Course Title: Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5204 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Course Title: Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 20

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal
arc welding (GMAW).

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Elements:

1 Identify weld requirements 1.1 Weld requirements are identified from job instructions. 1.2 Locations of welds are identified in according to standard operating procedures and job specifications. 2 Prepare materials for welding 2.1 Materials are cleaned and prepared ready for welding. 3 Prepare equipment for welding 3.1 Welding equipment is set up correctly. 3.2 Settings and consumables are selected to suit application. 4 Perform routine welding using GMAW 4.1 Safe welding practices are applied. 4.2 Materials are welded to job requirements. 4.3 Welds are cleaned to standard operating procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be
able to perform routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW).