GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW)

TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR

GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) II

 

SECTION 1    GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW)  II

The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) NC II  Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to weld carbon steel pipes components as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order, welding procedure or oral instructions using GMAW welding equipment.

This Qualification conforms with American Welding Society (AWS) D 1.1   Structural Welding Code; American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IX  Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 Code for Gas and Oil Pipeline Facilities; and International Standards Organization (ISO) 9606-1 Qualification of Welders for Steel.

            The Units of Competency comprising this qualification include the following:

Code No.	BASIC COMPETENCIES
5 00 311 1 05	Participate in workplace communication
5 00 311 1 06	Work in team environment
5 00 311 1 07	Practice career professionalism
5 00 311 1 08	Practice occupational health and safety procedures

Code No.	COMMON COMPETENCIES
MEE721201	Apply Safety Practices
MEE721202	Interpret Drawings and Sketches
MEE721203	Perform Industry Calculations
MEE721204	Contribute to Quality System
MEE721205	Use Hand Tools
MEE721206	Prepare Weld Materials
MEE721207	Setup Welding Equipment
MEE721208	Fit up Weld Materials
MEE721209	Repair Welds

Code No.	CORE COMPETENCIES
MEE721309	Weld Carbon Steel Pipes Using GMAW

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

-           Plate Welder (GMAW)

-           Pipe Welder (GMAW)

 

COMPETENCY STANDARDS

           

            This section gives the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of competency required in GMAW II.  

BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY :    PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

UNIT CODE                       :    500311105

UNIT DESCRIPTOR        :    This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes   required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1.    Obtain and convey workplace information	1.1   Specific and  relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources 1.2   Effective questioning , active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey information 1.3   Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas 1.4   Appropriate non- verbal communication is used 1.5   Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed 1.6   Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used 1.7   Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2.    Participate in workplace meetings and discussions	2.1   Team meetings are attended on time 2.2   Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption 2.3   Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols 2.4   Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner 2.5   Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and maters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to 2.6   Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3.    Complete relevant work related documents	3.1   Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly 3.2   Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents 3.3   Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations 3.4   Errors in recording information on forms/ documents are identified and properly acted upon 3.5   Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines

RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE	RANGE
1.    Appropriate sources	1.1.       Team members 1.2.       Suppliers 1.3.       Trade personnel 1.4.       Local government 1.5.       Industry bodies
2.    Medium	2.1.       Memorandum 2.2.       Circular 2.3.       Notice 2.4.       Information discussion 2.5.       Follow-up or verbal  instructions 2.6.       Face to face communication
3.    Storage	3.1.       Manual filing system 3.2.       Computer-based filing system
4.    Forms	4.1.       Personnel forms, telephone message forms, safety reports
5.    Workplace interactions	5.1.       Face to face 5.2.       Telephone 5.3.       Electronic and two way radio 5.4.       Written including electronic, memos, instruction and forms, non-verbal including gestures, signals, signs and diagrams
6.    Protocols	6.1.       Observing meeting 6.2.       Compliance with meeting decisions 6.3.       Obeying meeting instructions

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.    Critical Aspects of Competency	Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1.1.      Prepared written communication following standard format  of the organization 1.2.      Accessed information using communication equipment 1.3.      Made use of relevant terms as an aid to transfer information effectively 1.4.      Conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or informal communication
2.    Underpinning Knowledge and Attitudes	2.1.      Effective communication 2.2.      Different modes of communication 2.3.      Written communication 2.4.      Organizational policies 2.5.      Communication procedures and systems 2.6.      Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities
3.    Underpinning Skills	3.1.      Follow simple spoken language 3.2.      Perform routine workplace duties following simple written notices 3.3.      Participate in workplace meetings and discussions 3.4.      Complete work related documents 3.5.      Estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures 3.6.      Basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication 3.7.      Ability to relate to people of social range in the workplace 3.8.      Gather and provide information in response to workplace Requirements
4.    Resource Implications	4.1.      Fax machine 4.2.      Telephone 4.3.      Writing materials 4.4.      Internet
5.    Methods of Assessment	5.1.      Direct Observation 5.2.      Oral interview and written test
6.    Context of Assessment	6.1.      Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution

 

UNIT OF COMPETENCY:    WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

UNIT CODE                      :     500311106

UNIT DESCRIPTOR       :     This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of  a team.

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1.    Describe team role and scope	1.1.    The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information 1.2.    Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources
2.    Identify own role and responsibility within team	2.1.    Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified 2.2.    Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized 2.3.    Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified
3.    Work as a team member	3.1.    Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives 3.2.    Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context 3.3.    Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures 3.4.    Contribute to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of  team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members.

RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE	RANGE
1.    Role and objective of team	1.1.       Work  activities in a team environment with enterprise or specific sector 1.2.       Limited discretion, initiative and judgement maybe demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team environment
2.    Sources of information	2.1.       Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures 2.2.       Job procedures 2.3.       Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions 2.4.       Organizational or external personnel 2.5.       Client/supplier instructions 2.6.       Quality standards 2.7.       OHS and environmental standards
3.    Workplace context	3.1.       Work procedures and practices 3.2.       Conditions of  work environments 3.3.       Legislation and industrial agreements 3.4.       Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals 3.5.       Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality guidelines

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.    Critical aspects of competency	Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 1.1.        Operated in a team to complete workplace activity 1.2.        Worked effectively with others 1.3.        Conveyed information in written or oral form 1.4.        Selected and used appropriate workplace language 1.5.        Followed designated work plan for the job 1.6.        Reported outcomes
2.    Underpinning Knowledge and Attitude	2.1.        Communication process 2.2.        Team structure 2.3.        Team roles 2.4.        Group planning and decision making
3.    Underpinning Skills	3.1.        Communicate appropriately, consistent with the culture of the workplace
4.    Resource Implications	The following resources MUST be provided: 4.1.        Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place  4.2.     Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
5.    Methods of Assessment	Competency may be assessed through: 5.1.        Observation   of the individual member in relation to the work activities of the group 5.2.        Observation of simulation and or role play involving the participation of individual member to the attainment of organizational goal 5.3.    Case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of    issues and strategies in teamwork
6.    Context for Assessment	6.1.        Competency may be assessed in workplace or in a simulated workplace setting 6.2.        Assessment shall be observed while task are being undertaken whether individually or in group