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Introduction
The ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Welding Construction Pipework qualification provides an
industry specific qualification for those working in this specialised area of construction.
The awarding body for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body (www.proqualab.com)
and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
and is published on Ofqual’s Register of Qualifications.
Qualification Profile
Level 3 Diploma in Welding Construction Pipework
Qualification title ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Welding Construction
Pipework
Ofqual qualification number 603/2927/0
Level 3
Total Qualification Time 558 hours (483 GLH)
Assessment
Pass or fail
Internally assessed and verified by centre staff
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
Qualification start date 9/2/2018
Qualification end date
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify
any gaps and help plan the assessment.
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Qualification Structure
To achieve the qualification candidates must complete ALL of the Mandatory units, plus
TWO Optional units.
Mandatory Units
Unit Ref. Title Level GLH
Y/616/6182 Contribute to effecting working relationships in construction 2 15
D/616/6183 Work safely and minimise risk in construction 2 20
H/616/6184 Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in a
construction environment 3 30
F/616/8671 Interpret welding procedures, specifications in construction 3 18
Optional Units – complete TWO units
Unit Ref. Title Level GLH
J/616/8672 Join pipe by TIG welding 3 270
L/616/8673 Join pipe by flux cored welding 3 200
R/616/8674 Join pipe by TIG/MMA welding 3 350
Y/616/8675 Join pipe by MMA welding 3 270
D/616/8676 Join pipe by MIG/MAG welding 3 200
Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved to offer this qualification. If your centre is not approved please
complete and submit form ProQual Additional Qualification Approval Application.
Staff
Staff delivering this qualification must be appropriately qualified and/or occupationally
competent.
Assessors/Internal Quality Assurance
Assessors for each unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient
depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of
assessment methods.
Assessors and internal quality assurance verifiers for competence-based units or
qualifications will normally need to hold appropriate assessor or internal quality assurance
qualifications.
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Support for Candidates
Materials produced by centres to support candidates should:
- enable them to track their achievements as they progress through the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria;
- provide information on where ProQual’s policies and procedures can be viewed;
- provide a means of enabling Internal and External Quality Assurance staff to
authenticate evidence
Assessment
This qualification is competence-based, candidates must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s
skill, knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
The qualifications must be assessed in a work environment and it must be internally
assessed by an appropriately experienced and qualified assessor.
Each candidate is required to produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their
achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include: – observation report by assessor
– assignments/projects/reports
– professional discussion
– witness testimony
– candidate product
– worksheets
– record of oral and written questioning
– Recognition of Prior Learning
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to
do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning
outcome has been achieved.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria can be found from page 7.
Internal Quality Assurance
An internal quality assurance verifier confirms that assessment decisions made in centres
are made by competent and qualified assessors, that they are the result of sound and fair
assessment practice and that they are recorded accurately and appropriately.
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Adjustments to Assessment
Adjustments to standard assessment arrangements are made on the individual needs of
candidates. ProQual’s Reasonable Adjustments Policy and Special Consideration Policy sets
out the steps to follow when implementing reasonable adjustments and special
considerations and the service that ProQual provides for some of these arrangements.
Centres should contact ProQual for further information or queries about the contents of the
policy.
Results Enquiries and Appeals
All enquiries relating to assessment or other decisions should be dealt with by centres, with
reference to ProQual’s Enquiries and Appeals Procedures.
Certification
Candidates who achieve the requirements for this qualification will be awarded:
- A certificate listing all units achieved, and
- A certificate giving the full qualification title –
ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Welding Construction Pipework
Claiming certificates
Centres may claim certificates for candidates who have been registered with ProQual and
who have successfully achieved the qualification. All certificates will be issued to the centre
for successful candidates.
Unit certificates
If a candidate does not achieve all of the units required for a qualification, the centre may
claim a unit certificate for the candidate which will list all of the units achieved.
Replacement certificates
If a replacement certificate is required a request must be made to ProQual in writing.
Replacement certificates are labelled as such and are only provided when the claim has
been authenticated. Refer to the Fee Schedule for details of charges for replacement
certificates.
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Unit Y/616/6182
Contribute to effective working relationships in construction
Learning Outcome – The learner
will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Establish and maintain productive
working relationships.
1.1 Develop working relationships with different people in the
work environment such as: those for whom they are
responsible, those to whom they are responsible, clients,
colleagues, other tradespersons, suppliers, security/safety
personnel.
2 Deal with disagreements in an
amicable and constructive way so
that effective relationships are
maintained.
2.1 Accept the opinions of others in relation to work
activities.
2.2 Review different points of view on work related matters
in a positive and constructive way in order to maintain
working relationships and productivity.
2.3 Apply mediation (in accordance with the individual’s
responsibilities) in the event of disagreements between
third parties in order to maintain productive working
relationships.
3 Keep others informed about work
plans or activities which affect
them.
3.1 Use appropriate types of communication
(formal/informal, written, verbal) to clearly relay
important information to others.
4 Seek assistance from others in a
polite and courteous way without
causing undue disruption to
normal working activities.
4.1 Approach workplace colleagues / associates in an
appropriate manner and at an appropriate time, in order
to seek assistance on work related issues.
5 Respond in a timely and positive
way when others ask for help or
information.
5.1 Prioritise requests for help and information in relation to
wider work activities.
5.2 Clarify requests for help and information to identify
exactly what is required.
5.3 Ensure appropriate responses are provided within agreed
timescales.
6 Understand the importance of
creating and maintaining working
relationships.
6.1 Describe the individual’s responsibilities for creating and
maintaining working relationships and explain why it is
important to do so.
7 Understand problems affecting
relationships.
7.1 Describe different problems that can affect relationships,
and the actions that can be taken to deal with specific
difficulties.
8 Understand lines of
communication and
responsibilities.
8.1 Explain the individual’s responsibilities and the
responsibilities of others within the work location.
8.2 Describe the lines of communication that exist within the
individual’s working environment and explain the agreed
procedure for passing information.
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Unit D/616/6183
Work safely and minimise risk in construction
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Understand health and safety
legislation, regulations and safe
working practices and procedures.
1.1 Explain the requirements of health and safety
legislation.
1.2 Explain the consequences for employers and
employees of not fulfilling their legal health and safety
responsibilities.
1.3 Explain the purpose and nature of risk assessments,
method statements, and permit to work systems, and
the relevance of local procedures and guidance notes.
1.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures.
2 Understanding personal site safety
responsibilities.
2.1 Describe how to recognise health safety training
needs, the procedure for requesting training and who
to ask for help in understanding the work instructions.
2.2 Describe how to get information relating to the safe
use of equipment and how to ensure the equipment is
used safely.
2.3 Describe how to recognise when personal protective
equipment should be used and how to select and use
the correct equipment for the work to be undertaken.
2.4 Describe different types of vibration injuries and
explain how they can be prevented.
2.5 Explain the importance of personal behaviour in
maintaining workplace standards.
2.6 Describe the checks which are needed to make sure
that portable electrical appliances are safe to use.
2.7 Describe what a safe system for electrical isolation
should include and why low voltage is generally safer
in relation to health and safety.
2.8 Describe the risks from overhead cables and how to
control them.
2.9 Describe what must be done when carrying hazardous
substances in vehicles.
2.10 Describe where asbestos is likely to be found, what
should be done if it is thought to have been found and
how it is a risk to health.
3 Understand others site safety
responsibility.
3.1 Explain who is responsible for ensuring that
equipment is checked and safe to use.
3.2 Describe who is responsible and who must assess the
health and safety of people working on a client’s site.
3.3 Describe the legal rights and responsibilities of the
appointed safety representatives and the powers of
the regulatory inspectors.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
4 Know first aid procedures. 4.1 Describe the first aid procedures that typically apply in
the workplace.
4.2 Describe the aspects of first aid in the workplace that
all personnel are expected to know.
5 Understand evacuation procedures. 5.1 Describe how to work safely in an excavation.
5.2 Explain procedures for shutdown and evacuation and
state where procedures can be obtained.
6 Understand contingency reporting
documentation and systems.
6.1 Describe the contingency reporting documentation
and systems that are relevant to workplace activities.
7 Understand appropriate reporting
lines and procedures.
7.1 Explain how to comply with the various reporting lines
and procedures that apply in the working
environment.
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Unit H/616/6184
Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in construction
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Recognise industrial processes, tools,
equipment and materials that have the
potential to cause harm.
1.1 Identify different hazardous processes, tools,
equipment and materials which exist in the work
environment.
1.2 Identify hazardous industrial processes
associated with particular working
environments.
2 Check for and identify potential hazards in
the workplace in line with agreed and
approved procedures.
2.1 Safely check for potential hazards in accordance
with agreed and approved procedures.
2.2 Identify potential hazards in the workplace and
report in accordance with approved procedures.
2.3 Minimise potential hazards using the criteria and
procedures specified in the risk control strategy.
3 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards and emergencies.
3.1 Take appropriate action upon identification of a
hazard or emergency.
3.2 Call for expert help using warning systems as
appropriate.
3.3 Follow shut down and evacuation procedures
promptly and correctly.
3.4 Deal safely with hazards and emergencies in
accordance with organisational policy and
procedures.
3.5 Report in accordance with the overall risk control
strategy.
4 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices and
procedures.
4.1 Explain the requirements of health and safety
legislation.
4.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statements, and permit to
work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes.
4.3 Describe reporting lines and procedures.
5 Understand hazard spotting and safety
assessment methods and techniques.
5.1 State where information on hazard spotting and
safety assessment methods and techniques can
be found.
5.2 Describe the hazard spotting and safety
assessment methods and techniques, which
apply in the work location.
6 Understand types of hazards involving
processes, tools, equipment and materials.
6.1 Describe common types of hazard associated
with processes, tools, equipment and materials.
6.2 State what the individuals’ responsibilities are in
terms of dealing with and notifying others of
hazards.
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Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
7 Understand effects of hazards on persons,
property and the environment.
7.1 Describe the effects of hazards on persons,
property and the environment.
8 Understand actions to minimise risk from
hazards.
8.1 Describe the types of actions required to deal
with and minimise the risks from different
hazards.
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Unit F/616/8671
Interpret welding procedures, specifications and standards
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Interpret welding procedures,
specifications and standards
1.1 Identify and obtain current, accurate and
relevant information on technical
requirements
1.2 Interpret the required details ensuring that
the documentation contains all essential
data
1.3 Explain information and documentation
system
1.4 Describe document care and control
procedures
1.5 Explain the structure and content of
welding procedures and specifications
1.6 Explain joint geometry, process
designations, symbols and abbreviations
1.7 Describe welding standards
1.8 Deal promptly and effectively with any
problems occurring with the requirements
and their interpretation
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Unit J/616/8672
Joining pipe by TIG welding
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and minimise risk at all times 1.1 Identify a range of hazards
1.2 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards
1.3 Refer safely related matters to appropriate
persons as required
1.4 Work in accordance with relevant health
and safety legislation
1.5 Work in accordance with the requirements
of risk assessments and permit to work
systems
2 Prepare work area, materials and
equipment
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is
suitable for the work activities to be
undertaken
2.2 Ensure that service supplies are connected
and ready for use
2.3 Ensure that consumables are as specified
and fit for purpose
2.4 Obtain and prepare the appropriate tools
and equipment and ensure they are in a
safe and useable condition
2.5 Ensure the materials are prepare to the
required procedure
2.6 Ensure completion of prepared in line with
organisational procedures
2.7 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
solved
3 Join pipe by TIG welding 3.1 Follow the relevant welding specifications
and job instructions
3.2 Ensure the joint preparation complies with
the specification
3.3 Make the joints to the specified
dimensional accuracy using appropriate
welding technique
3.4 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
resolved
4 Carry out the necessary actions to
complete the welding activity
4.1 Reinstate the work area to a safe condition
and correctly dispose of waste materials
4.2 Shut down the equipment to a safe
condition on completion of welding
activities
4.3 Store re-usable consumables and
equipment in accordance with appropriate
procedures
4.4 Complete all necessary documentation
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5 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices
and procedures
5.1 Explain the requirements of health and
safety legislation
5.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statement and permit
to work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes
5.3 Describe the hazards and risks that can
arise from moving loads operations
5.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures
6 Understand work area and equipment
preparation and reinstatement
requirements for TIG welding
6.1 Describe methods and requirements for
preparation and reinstatement of work
area and equipment
6.2 Explain the consequences of incorrectly
preparing or reinstating the work areas and
equipment
6.3 Describe the types of equipment used for
welding pipe by the TIG process and explain
the care and control procedures
6.4 Explain material segregation and
preparation, and finishing methods
7 Understand the tools, terminology,
technical and practices for joining pipe by
the TIG process
7.1 Explain the purpose and uses of
specifications and welding procedures
7.2 Explain TIG welding process and equipment
7.3 Describe the welding characteristics of
materials and consumables
7.4 Describe equipment setting, operating and
care procedures
7.5 Describe quality control and test
procedures for detection of defects in
weldments
7.6 Describe welder approval tests
7.7 Explain reporting documentation and
control procedures
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Unit L/616/8673
Joining pipe by flux cored welding
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and minimise risk at all times 1.1 Identify a range of hazards
1.2 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards
1.3 Refer safely related matters to appropriate
persons as required
1.4 Work in accordance with relevant health
and safety legislation
1.5 Work in accordance with the requirements
of risk assessments and permit to work
systems
2 Prepare work area, materials and
equipment
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is
suitable for the work activities to be
undertaken
2.2 Ensure that service supplies are connected
and ready for use
2.3 Ensure that consumables are as specified
and fit for purpose
2.4 Obtain and prepare the appropriate tools
and equipment and ensure they are in a
safe and useable condition
2.5 Ensure the materials are prepare to the
required procedure
2.6 Ensure completion of prepared in line with
organisational procedures
2.7 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
solved
3 Join pipe by flux cored welding 3.1 Follow the relevant welding specifications
and job instructions
3.2 Ensure the joint preparation complies with
the specification
3.3 Make the joints to the specified
dimensional accuracy using appropriate
welding technique
3.4 Deal promptly with excess materials, waste
and temporary attachments in line with
procedures
3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
resolved
4 Carry out the necessary actions to
complete the welding activity
4.1 Reinstate the work area to a safe condition
and correctly dispose of waste materials
4.2 Shut down the equipment to a safe
condition on completion of welding
activities
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4.3 Store re-usable consumables and
equipment in accordance with appropriate
procedures
4.4 Complete all necessary documentation
5 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices
and procedures
5.1 Explain the requirements of health and
safety legislation
5.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statement and permit
to work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes
5.3 Describe the hazards and risks that can
arise from moving loads operations
5.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures
6 Understand work area and equipment
preparation and reinstatement
requirements for flux cored welding
activities
6.1 Describe methods and requirements for
preparation and reinstatement of work
area and equipment
6.2 Explain the consequences of incorrectly
preparing or reinstating the work areas and
equipment
6.3 Describe the types of equipment used for
welding pipe by the flux cored process and
explain the care and control procedures
6.4 Explain material segregation and
preparation, and finishing methods
7 Understand the tools, terminology,
technical and practices for joining pipe by
the flux cored process
7.1 Explain the purpose and uses of
specifications and welding procedures
7.2 Explain flux cored welding process and
equipment
7.3 Describe the welding characteristics of
materials and consumables
7.4 Describe equipment setting, operating and
care procedures
7.5 Describe quality control and test
procedures for detection of defects in
weldments
7.6 Describe welder approval tests
7.7 Explain reporting documentation and
control procedures
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Unit R/616/8674
Joining pipe by TIG/MMA welding
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and minimise risk at all times 1.1 Identify a range of hazards
1.2 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards
1.3 Refer safely related matters to appropriate
persons as required
1.4 Work in accordance with relevant health
and safety legislation
1.5 Work in accordance with the requirements
of risk assessments and permit to work
systems
2 Prepare work area, materials and
equipment
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is
suitable for the work activities to be
undertaken
2.2 Ensure that service supplies are connected
and ready for use
2.3 Ensure that consumables are as specified
and fit for purpose
2.4 Obtain and prepare the appropriate tools
and equipment and ensure they are in a
safe and useable condition
2.5 Ensure the materials are prepare to the
required procedure
2.6 Ensure completion of prepared in line with
organisational procedures
2.7 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
solved
3 Join pipe by TIG/MMA welding 3.1 Follow the relevant welding specifications
and job instructions
3.2 Ensure the joint preparation complies with
the specification
3.3 Make the joints to the specified
dimensional accuracy using appropriate
welding technique
3.4 Deal promptly with excess materials, waste
and temporary attachments in line with
procedures
3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
resolved
4 Carry out the necessary actions to
complete the welding activity
4.1 Reinstate the work area to a safe condition
and correctly dispose of waste materials
4.2 Shut down the equipment to a safe
condition on completion of welding
activities
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4.3 Store re-usable consumables and
equipment in accordance with appropriate
procedures
4.4 Complete all necessary documentation
5 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices
and procedures
5.1 Explain the requirements of health and
safety legislation
5.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statement and permit
to work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes
5.3 Describe the hazards and risks that can
arise from moving loads operations
5.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures
6 Understand work area and equipment
preparation and reinstatement
requirements for TIG/MMA welding
6.1 Describe methods and requirements for
preparation and reinstatement of work
area and equipment
6.2 Explain the consequences of incorrectly
preparing or reinstating the work areas and
equipment
6.3 Describe the types of equipment used for
welding pipe by the TIG/MMA process and
explain the care and control procedures
6.4 Explain material segregation and
preparation, and finishing methods
7 Understand the tools, terminology,
technical and practices for joining pipe by
the TIG/MMA process
7.1 Explain the purpose and uses of
specifications and welding procedures
7.2 Explain TIG/MMA welding process and
equipment
7.3 Describe the welding characteristics of
materials and consumables
7.4 Describe equipment setting, operating and
care procedures
7.5 Describe quality control and test
procedures for detection of defects in
weldments
7.6 Describe welder approval tests
7.7 Explain reporting documentation and
control procedures
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Unit Y/616/8675
Joining pipe by MMA welding
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and minimise risk at all times 1.1 Identify a range of hazards
1.2 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards
1.3 Refer safely related matters to appropriate
persons as required
1.4 Work in accordance with relevant health
and safety legislation
1.5 Work in accordance with the requirements
of risk assessments and permit to work
systems
2 Prepare work area, materials and
equipment
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is
suitable for the work activities to be
undertaken
2.2 Ensure that service supplies are connected
and ready for use
2.3 Ensure that consumables are as specified
and fit for purpose
2.4 Obtain and prepare the appropriate tools
and equipment and ensure they are in a
safe and useable condition
2.5 Ensure the materials are prepare to the
required procedure
2.6 Ensure completion of prepared in line with
organisational procedures
2.7 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
solved
3 Join pipe by MMA welding 3.1 Follow the relevant welding specifications
and job instructions
3.2 Ensure the joint preparation complies with
the specification
3.3 Make the joints to the specified
dimensional accuracy using appropriate
welding technique
3.4 Deal promptly with excess materials, waste
and temporary attachments in line with
procedures
3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
resolved
4 Carry out the necessary actions to
complete the welding activity
4.1 Reinstate the work area to a safe condition
and correctly dispose of waste materials
4.2 Shut down the equipment to a safe
condition on completion of welding
activities
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4.3 Store re-usable consumables and
equipment in accordance with appropriate
procedures
4.4 Complete all necessary documentation
5 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices
and procedures
5.1 Explain the requirements of health and
safety legislation
5.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statement and permit
to work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes
5.3 Describe the hazards and risks that can
arise from moving loads operations
5.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures
6 Understand work area and equipment
preparation and reinstatement
requirements for MMA welding
6.1 Describe methods and requirements for
preparation and reinstatement of work
area and equipment
6.2 Explain the consequences of incorrectly
preparing or reinstating the work areas and
equipment
6.3 Describe the types of equipment used for
welding pipe by the MMA process and
explain the care and control procedures
6.4 Explain material segregation and
preparation, and finishing methods
7 Understand the tools, terminology,
technical and practices for joining pipe by
the MMA process
7.1 Explain the purpose and uses of
specifications and welding procedures
7.2 Explain MMA welding process and
equipment
7.3 Describe the welding characteristics of
materials and consumables
7.4 Describe equipment setting, operating and
care procedures
7.5 Describe quality control and test
procedures for detection of defects in
weldments
7.6 Describe welder approval tests
7.7 Explain reporting documentation and
control procedures
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Unit D/616/8676
Joining pipe by MIG/MAG welding
Learning Outcome – The learner will: Assessment Criterion – The learner can:
1 Work safely and minimise risk at all times 1.1 Identify a range of hazards
1.2 Take appropriate action to minimise the
risk from hazards
1.3 Refer safely related matters to appropriate
persons as required
1.4 Work in accordance with relevant health
and safety legislation
1.5 Work in accordance with the requirements
of risk assessments and permit to work
systems
2 Prepare work area, materials and
equipment
2.1 Ensure that the work environment is
suitable for the work activities to be
undertaken
2.2 Ensure that service supplies are connected
and ready for use
2.3 Ensure that consumables are as specified
and fit for purpose
2.4 Obtain and prepare the appropriate tools
and equipment and ensure they are in a
safe and useable condition
2.5 Ensure the materials are prepare to the
required procedure
2.6 Ensure completion of prepared in line with
organisational procedures
2.7 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
solved
3 Join pipe by MIG/MAG welding 3.1 Follow the relevant welding specifications
and job instructions
3.2 Ensure the joint preparation complies with
the specification
3.3 Make the joints to the specified
dimensional accuracy using appropriate
welding technique
3.4 Deal promptly with excess materials, waste
and temporary attachments in line with
procedures
3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with
problems and report those that cannot be
resolved
4 Carry out the necessary actions to
complete the welding activity
4.1 Reinstate the work area to a safe condition
and correctly dispose of waste materials
4.2 Shut down the equipment to a safe
condition on completion of welding
activities
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4.3 Store re-usable consumables and
equipment in accordance with appropriate
procedures
4.4 Complete all necessary documentation
5 Understand health and safety legislation,
regulations and safe working practices
and procedures
5.1 Explain the requirements of health and
safety legislation
5.2 Explain the purpose and nature of risk
assessments, method statement and permit
to work systems, and the relevance of local
procedures and guidance notes
5.3 Describe the hazards and risks that can
arise from moving loads operations
5.4 Describe reporting lines and procedures
6 Understand work area and equipment
preparation and reinstatement
requirements for MIG/MAG welding
6.1 Describe methods and requirements for
preparation and reinstatement of work
area and equipment
6.2 Explain the consequences of incorrectly
preparing or reinstating the work areas and
equipment
6.3 Describe the types of equipment used for
welding pipe by the MIG/MAG process and
explain the care and control procedures
6.4 Explain material segregation and
preparation, and finishing methods
7 Understand the tools, terminology,
technical and practices for joining pipe by
the MIG/MAG process
7.1 Explain the purpose and uses of
specifications and welding procedures
7.2 Explain MIG/MAG welding process and
equipment
7.3 Describe the welding characteristics of
materials and consumables
7.4 Describe equipment setting, operating and
care procedures
7.5 Describe quality control and test
procedures for detection of defects in
weldments
7.6 Describe welder approval tests
7.7 Explain reporting documentation and
control procedures
