TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW)

TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR

GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) 

UNIT OF COMPETENCY  :   APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES

UNIT CODE                          :   MEE721201

UNIT DESCRIPTOR          :   This unit covers the competencies required to apply

    safety practices in the workplace.

	ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1.	Identify hazardous area	1.1 1.2	Hazards are identified correctly in accordance with OHS principles. Safety signs and symbols are identified and adhered to.
2.	Use protective clothing and devices	2.1	Appropriate protective clothing and devices correctly selected and used in accordance with OHS requirements or industry/company policy
3.	Perform safe handling of  tools, equipment and materials	3.1 3.2	Safety procedures for pre-use check and operation of tools and equipment followed in accordance with industry/ company policies. Tools, equipment and materials handled safely in accordance with OHS requirements and industry/ company policies.
4.	Perform first aid	4.1	First aid treatment of injuries are carried out according to recommended procedures
5.	Use fire extinguisher	5.1	Fire extinguisher selected and operated correctly according to the type of fire.

RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE	RANGE
1.   Hazards	1.1     Cluttered tools and materials 1.2     Slippery floors (caused by oil, grease or any liquid) 1.3     Exposed electrical wires 1.4     Sharp edges 1.5     Machine without guards or with exposed moving parts
2.   Protective clothing and       devices	Protective clothing and devices may include but is not  limited to: 2.1     safety glasses/goggles 2.2     safety shoes 2.3     overalls 2.4     cap 2.5     gloves
3.   Injuries	Injuries may include: 3.1     burns/scalds 3.2     fractures 3.3     cuts and abrasions 3.4     poisoning 3.5     foreign bodies in the eye 3.6     concussion 3.7     shock
4.     Type of fires	Fires involving or caused by: 4.1     common combustibles (wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastic) 4.2     flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, solvents, paints, etc.) 4.3     energized electrical equipment (wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, appliances, etc. 4.4     combustible metals (magnesium, sodium, etc.)

EVIDENCE GUIDE

1.	Critical aspects of competency	Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:  1.1    identified hazardous area 1.2    used protective clothing and devices 1.3    handled tools, equipment and materials properly 1.4    performed first aid 1.5    used fire extinguisher
2.	Underpinning knowledge and attitude	2.1    Shop safety signs, symbols and alarms 2.2    Safety precautionary measures 2.3    Housekeeping 2.4    Machine tools 2.5    First aid 2.6    Engineering materials 2.7    Fire extinguishers
3.	Underpinning skills	3.1   Operating machine tools 3.2   Handling tools and materials 3.3     Communicating with superiors and co-workers 3.4     Interpreting instructions
4.	Resource implications	The following resources must be provided 4.1   Tools, equipment and facilities appropriate to processes or activity 4.2   Materials relevant to the proposed activity
5.	Method of assessment	Competency must be assessed through: 5.1   Demonstration 5.2   Written or oral short answer questions 5.3   Practical exercises
6.	Context for assessment	·           Competency may be assessed in the workplace or in         simulated workplace environment.