Public Schools North Coast RTO 90162

RTO Student Training & Assessment Validated Task COMPETENCY Assessment

Training Package: Qualification: MEM05 MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering

UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY BEING Developed This tasks is designated a training task. You will be developing proficiency in the essential skills and knowledge required for the following units
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MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

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This assessment tool is a RTO validated resource. This resource has been validated for use with the 2013 commencement Training & Assessment Plan. This resource is not for use with any other Training & Assessment Plan

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TASK REQUIREMENTS
Written Elements
MMAW Booklet; To pass you must correctly answer 21 out of 32 questions Complete Not Yet Complete

Practical Elements Technique Butt Weld Technique Fillet Weld Single run Technique Fillet Weld Angle to plate Technique Corner Filet Weld Technique Pad weld

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(1 mark) 1) Welding operators should not: A) inspect all welding cables B) always have good ventilation C) wear safety glasses D) hold the electrode under their arms

(1 mark) 2) To reduce the risk of dangerous fumes, the operator should: A) use a well ventilated workshop B) only weld on coated surfaces C) restrict the airflow for welding D) use a set of earplugs

(1 mark) 3) A person using a welding machine will receive an electric shock if they: A) form part of the circuit B) only use E4112 electrodes C) wear dry insulated safety footwear D) do not use adequate ventilation

(1 mark) 4) Fumes produced during welding can be a health hazard. Choose the best method to avoid breathing these fumes: A) weld outside B) open all doors and windows C) use an approved respirator (breathing apparatus) D) use some sort of ventilation such as a fan

(1 mark) 5) The most important item of protection (PPE) for a welding operator is: A) foot protection B) skin protection C) eye protection D) hearing protection

(4 marks) 6) List 4 items of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for a welding operator: 1) ________________________ 2) ________________________ 3) ________________________ 4) ________________________ (2 marks) 7) Name 2 harmful rays given off by the arc welding process: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ (1 mark) 8) To avoid electric shocks from a welding machine the operator should: A) check the cables are insulated B) not set the welding current too high C) always stand on a damp wooden floor D) only weld on materials 10mm in thickness (1 mark) 9) Electricity travels from the power source to the electrode holder through: A) a steel cable B) an insulator C) a conductor D) a rubber coated cable (1 mark) 10) Manual metal arc welding can reach temperatures of approximately: A) 3100 C B) 1450 C C) 6000 C D) 815 C (3 marks) 11) List 3 industries where manual metal arc welding process is used: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________

(1 mark) 12) Manual metal arc welding: A) is ideal for welding aluminium B) can be a fully-automated process C) does not use a continuous electrode D) requires the operator to wear shade 5 lens

(1 mark) 13) E4112 electrodes are classified as: A) low hydrogen B) cellulose C) rutile D) iron powder (1 mark) 14) The current range for a 3.25mm diameter rutile electrode is approximately: A) 60-110 amps B) 90-100 amps C) 95-120 amps D) 95-150 amps (1 mark) 15) General purpose electrodes should be stored: A) in an electrode oven B) in a dry tin box C) on a shelf D) in their original container out of the weather (1 mark) 16) The most common material which is manual metal arc welded is: A) stainless steel B) low carbon steel (mild steel) C) brass D) cast iron (1 mark) 17) Low carbon steel has a melting point of approximately: A) 815 C B) 6000 C C) 1450 C D) 10000 C

(2 marks) 18) Give two (2) reasons why safety screens are used in welding workshops: 1) _______________________________________________________ 2) _______________________________________________________

(1 mark) 19) If the welding current (amps) of manual metal arc welding machine is 110-150, what is the correct shade filter lens used: A) 5 B) 9 C) 10 D) 13 (1 mark) 20) The main function of the flux coating on an electrode is to: A) retains moisture in the electrode, making it easier to weld with B) provides a gaseous shield around the arc C) only works when the current is above 150 amps D) none of the above

(2 marks) 21) Name 2 items of welding information printed on electrode packets: 1) ________________________ 2) ________________________

(3 marks) 22) The manual metal arc welding process can be used to join a range of different metals, list 3 types of metals: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________

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Assessors Name: Assessment Date: Written Elements
MMAW Booklet; To pass you must correctly answer 21 out of 32 questions Not Yet Complete

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Practical Elements Technique Butt Weld Technique Fillet Weld Single run Technique Fillet Weld Angle to plate Technique Corner Filet Weld Technique Pad weld

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Assessment Task evaluation Working safely in training facilities Knowledge of WHS in a workshop environment Work ethic

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