Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: MANU7367C
Course Title: Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3307 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4468
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 16
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to weld metals associated with the fabrication and installation of plumbing components, using manual metal arc welding equipment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM2053A Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment |
Element: |
1 Prepare for work. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plans and specifications are obtained from job supervisor. |
Element: |
2 Identify welding requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Welding requirements are identified from plans and specifications or given information. |
Element: |
3 Prepare materials and equipment for welding. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Materials are cleaned and prepared for welding. |
Element: |
4 Weld items. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Materials are welded according to plans and specifications and job requirements using safe welding practices. |
Element: |
5 Clean up |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulation, codes of practice and job specification. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include sustainability and WHS principles.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered over 2 sessions.
Session Number | Topic | Learning Activities/Resources | Elements/ Performance Criteria | Assessments |
1 |
Theory of welding using the Electric Arc method.
|
Pearsons basic skills Chapter 9. Pages 430-443.Worksheets 4-5. DVD from Safety care Australia. |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. |
|
1 Cont…. | Swmns, underpinnings, formative tasks | Students complete SWMS, underpinning questions in student recording book. | 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. | Assessemenr 1- Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. |
2 | Practical Tasks- Weld using the Electric Arc method | Students Electric weld steel plate using tools and equipment in workshop. Student book required for self assessment. | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3. |
Assessment 2- Practicle task completion of A14. A15, A16, A17, A18. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Pearsons Basic Plumbing Services Skills Sanitary Drainage will be provided to all students enrolled in this unit. |
9781442508668 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete 2 different types of assessment tasks
Assessment 1 – Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. (Weighting 30%)
Assessment 2 – Practical completion of tasks A14, A15, A16, A17, A18. (weighting 70%)
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in both assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element/ PC Percentage Weighting
Assessment 1 – Written tasks - Workbook Element 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3. 30%
Assessment 2 - Practical tasks of Electric welding steel plate A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 .Element 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3, 5.3. 70%
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
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