MEM05096Weld using flux core arc welding process

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What an assessment for MEM05096 must cover

32 assessable components: 6 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

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 for FCAW

  • 2.1Prepare materials to achieve the required weld requirements
  • 2.2Assemble/align materials to specification in accordance with SOPs

3 Select, assemble and set up welding equipment and consumables

  • 3.1Identify and select welding machine settings, accessories and consumables appropriate to the material
  • 3.2Assemble and set up semi-automatic machines

4 Minimise and rectify distortion

  • 4.1Apply appropriate distortion prevention measures
  • 4.2Rectify any distortion using appropriate techniques

5 Weld to job specification using FCAW

  • 5.1Ensure weld deposit is to specification
  • 5.2Clean joints to specifications

6 Ensure weld conformance

  • 6.1Inspect weld joints visually for conformance to specifications
  • 6.2Rectify any weld defects with minimum loss of sound metal using correct techniques and tools
  • 6.3Maintain weld records in accordance with SOPs

Performance evidence

  • following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices
  • identifying and interpreting specifications from sketches and verbal or written job instructions for welding using flux core arc welding process (FCAW) to the specified standard
  • selecting appropriate weld and joint preparation methods
  • consistently weld materials to the specified standard or equivalent using semi-automatic machines and consumables while preventing distortion
  • rectifying any defects
  • completing weld records related to FCAW onto standard workplace forms.

Knowledge evidence

  • safe welding practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • types of gases and their uses
  • relationships between amperage/wire feed, voltage, gas flow, electrode, contact tip and material
  • material preparation
  • polarity
  • electrode stickout
  • joint preparations
  • electrode classification
  • causes of distortion for materials when welded
  • causes of weld defects and methods of rectification
  • standards for FCAW, including AS 1554 General Purpose (GP) and any other equivalent standards.

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Questions about assessing MEM05096

What does an assessment tool for MEM05096 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM05096 needs to address all 32 unit components: 6 elements with 15 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MEM05096?

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