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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MEM05004C

Perform routine oxy acetylene 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
OAW Booklet; To pass you must correctly answer 27 out of 41 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) What should never be used on any oxygen cylinder or fittings: A) water B) oil C) open end ring spanner D) shifting spanner

(1 Mark) 2) Briefly explain how to store gas cylinders correctly: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

(1 Mark) 3) What shade filter lens should be worn when general oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and braze welding: A) 3 B) 5 C) 6 D) 9 (4 Marks) 4) Oxy-acetylene welding can be used to join a wide range of different metals, list four (4) of these metals: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________ 4) _______________________ (1 mark) 5) A size twelve (12) welding tip has a diameter of: A) 0.12mm B) 12mm C) 1.2mm D) 12.12mm

(4 marks) 6) List 4 items of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for an oxy-acetylene welding operator: 1) ________________________ 2) ________________________ 3) ________________________ 4) ________________________

(2 marks) 7) Gas cylinders are colour coded for easy identification; list the cylinder colours for oxygen and acetylene gases: 1) oxygen _______________________

2) acetylene _______________________

(1 mark) 8) When natural or forced ventilation is not adequate enough to remove welding fumes, operators should: A) wear shade 5 welding goggles B) wear a standards approved respirator C) wear a standards approved full faced welding helmet D) do nothing just keep welding

(3 marks) 9) There are three (3) distinct flame settings used for oxy-acetylene welding, name these flames: 1) ______________________________ 2) ______________________________ 3) ______________________________

(1 mark) 10) Acetylene gas has a safe working pressure and must not exceed: A) 250 kpa B) 70 kpa C) 50 kpa D) 150 kpa

(1 mark) 11) The oxy-acetylene flame can reach temperatures of approximately: A) 3100 C B) 1450 C C) 6000 C D) 815 C (4 marks) 12) List 4 industries where the oxy-acetylene welding process is used: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________ 4) _______________________

(1 mark) 13) Acetylene gas is dissolved and stored in which liquid A) water B) nitrogen C) acetone D) carbon dioxide

(2 marks) 14) List two (2) limitations oxy-acetylene welding has compared to other welding processes: 1) ________________________________________________________________ 2) ________________________________________________________________

(1 mark) 15) Briefly explain the main function of flash back arrestors: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

(1 mark) 16) The molten weld pool and the filler rod end are protected from atmospheric contamination by: _________________________________________________________________

(3 marks) 17) List three (3) safety hazards associated with the oxy-acetylene welding process: 1) _____________________________ 2) _____________________________ 3) _____________________________

(1 mark) 18) The welding flame which uses equal amounts of acetylene and oxygen is a _________________ flame.

(1 mark) 19) Acetylene gas is stored at a pressure of approximately: A) 15000 kpa B) 1550 kpa C) 150 kpa D) 3100 kpa

(1 mark) 20) Explain why new clothing should be washed prior to use: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (4 marks) 21) List four (4) things oxygen should not be used for: 1) __________________________________________________________________ 2) __________________________________________________________________ 3) __________________________________________________________________ 4) __________________________________________________________________

(2 marks) 22) List two (2) functions of the gas regulators when fitted to cylinders in the oxy-acetylene welding plant: 1) _____________________________________________________________ 2) _____________________________________________________________

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Assessors Name: Assessment Date: Written Elements
OAW Booklet; To pass you must correctly answer 27 out of 41 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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