MEM05026C Apply welding principles - Learner guide – Version 2

MEM05026CApply welding principles is unit of competency in the MEM05 metal and Engineering Training Package and available for inclusion at Certificate III to Diploma Advanced Trade qualifications.

This learning resource has been specially developed to meet the requirements for AS 1796 Welding certificates 1-9. There are 18 theory topics in this resource which covers syllabus items 1-18, the examination requirements prescribed in 2.2 of the Australian Standard. Topics include Safety precautions, Welding regulations, Welding terms and definitions, Elementary electricity, Arc conditions, Heat treatment and control, Testing of welds, Joint preparation and set-up for welding, Welding procedures, Cutting and gouging, Electrodes and filler metals for welding alloy steels, Welding non-ferrous materials, GTAW, GMAW , FCAW, SAW and OAW equipment and principles of operation. It is envisaged students purchasing this resource will be sitting for a welding certificate 1-9 as specified in AS 1796 and sit an external set examination.