MMA Welding Block (AUEC2-067)
This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the apprentice can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to covers a broad range of basic manual metal arc (MMA) welding competences that will prepare them for entry into the engineering or manufacturing sectors, creating a progression between education and employment, or that will provide a basis for the development of additional skills and occupational competences in the working environment.
Description
Course Content
They will be required to prepare the welding equipment and to ensure that all the leads/cables, electrode holder and workpiece earthing arrangements are securely connected and free from damage. They will also need to obtain and check that all the work holding equipment and manipulating devices are in a safe and usable condition In preparing to weld, they will need to set and adjust the welding conditions in line with instructions and/or the welding procedure specification. They must operate the equipment safely and correctly, and make any necessary adjustments to settings in line with their permitted authority, in order to produce the welded joints to the required specification.
On completion of the welding operations, they will be expected to check the quality of the welds using measuring equipment, visual examination and destructive testing techniques, as appropriate to the aspects being checked. They will need to be able to recognise welding defects, to take appropriate action to limit any faults that occur and to ensure that the finished workpiece is within the specification requirements.
On completion of the welding activities, they will be expected to return the work holding devices to their designated location, and to leave the welding equipment and work area in a safe and tidy condition.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.