MEM05049 — Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
• 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare materials and equipment for welding

• 2.1Identify location of welds in accordance with procedures and job specifications
• 2.2Clean and prepare materials ready for welding
• 2.3Set up welding equipment to meet work requirement
• 2.4Select settings and consumables to suit application

3 Perform routine welding using GTAW

• 3.1Weld materials to job requirements
• 3.2Clean welds according to SOPs

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