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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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MEM05050B

Perform routine gas 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
GMAW Booklet; to pass you must correctly answer 22 out of 35 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) When gas metal arc welding carbon steels, the welding torch cable is connected to the: A) AC terminal B) DC positive terminal C) DC negative terminal D) AC high frequency terminal (1 mark)

2) To reduce the risk of breathing in welding fumes operators 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) Why should new clothing be washed prior to use when welding: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) 4) The main function of the shielding gas, when gas metal arc welding is to: A) act as a deoxidiser to the wire B) increase the heat input C) conduct the current D) prevent atmospheric contamination (1 mark) 5) List 4 items of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for a gas metal arc welding operator: 1) ________________________ 2) ________________________ 3) ________________________ 4) ________________________ (4 marks)

6) 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) 7) The most important item of personal protection for a welding operator is: A) foot protection B) skin protection C) eye protection D) hearing protection (1 mark) 8) Name 2 harmful rays given off by the arc welding process: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ (2 marks)

9) Using an argon gas mixture, the recommended flow rate for welding low carbon steel is: A) 30 litres/min B) 20 litres/min C) 14 litres/min D) 10 litres/min (1 mark) 10) When welding with aluminium welding wire, what material should the liner be made from: A) spring steel B) rubber C) teflon D) copper (1 mark) 11) List three reasons why gas metal arc welding is the most popular welding process used in the metal industry today: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

12) The most suitable gas for welding low carbon steel is: A) argon B) carbon dioxide C) helium D) argon carbon dioxide mix (1 mark) 13) List 3 industries where the gas metal arc welding process is used: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________ (3 marks)

14) The gas metal arc welding process: A) uses a hydrogen shielding gas B) is a semi-automatic process C) uses a continuous flux covered electrode D) requires the operator to wear shade 5 goggles (1 mark) 15) What is the most common size diameter welding wire used for gas metal arc welding: A) 0.6 mm B) 1.2 mm C) 2.0 mm D) 0.9 mm (1 mark) 16) Describe a safety procedure to reduce the risk of electric shock when gas metal arc welding: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) 17) The most common material which is gas metal arc welded is: A) stainless steel B) low carbon steel (mild steel) C) brass D) cast iron (1 mark)

18) If the welding current (amps) of a gas metal arc welding machine is 180-240amps, what is the correct shade filter lens used: A) 5 B) 9 C) 11 D) 13 (1 mark) 19) The GMAW process can be used to join a range of different metals, list 3 types of metals: 1) _______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________ (3 marks) 20) Briefly describe the function of a gas regulator: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark) 21) Arc rays are a safety hazards associated with gas metal arc welding. List three (3) other safety hazards associated with this process: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

22) To avoid electric shock gas metal arc welding operators should: A) use AC current only B) stand on a damp wooden floor C) never place any part of your body across the welding circuit D) use a fixed fume extraction unit (1 mark)

23) Electric current required for welding to occur is picked up as it passes through the: A) wire feeder B) torch liner C) contact tip D) gas diffuser (1 mark)

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Assessors Name: Assessment Date: Written Elements
GMAW Booklet; to pass you must correctly answer 22 out of 35 questions Not Yet Complete

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

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