Trade of Plumbing

Module 1: Thermal Process and

Mild Steel Pipework
Unit 10: Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Phase 2
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Table of Contents
List of Figures .................................................................................................................... 4

List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... 5

Document Release History ............................................................................................... 6

Module 1 –Thermal Process and Mild Steel Pipework ................................................. 7

Unit 10 – Oxy-acetylene Welding .................................................................................. 7
Learning Outcome: ..................................................................................................... 7
Key Learning Points: .................................................................................................. 7
Training Resources: .................................................................................................... 8
Exercise: ...................................................................................................................... 8
Key Learning Points Code: ......................................................................................... 8

About Unit 10 .................................................................................................................... 9

Self Assessment................................................................................................................ 10

Index ................................................................................................................................. 11

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List of Figures

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List of Tables

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Document Release History

Date Version Comments

June 2006 V.1.0

04/03/14 2.0 SOLAS transfer

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Module 1 –Thermal Process and Mild Steel Pipework

Unit 10 – Oxy-acetylene Welding
Duration – 77.5 Hours
Learning Outcome:
By the end of this unit each apprentice will be able to:
 Adjust gas pressure regulators for oxy-acetylene welding.
 Butt weld mild steel pipe and plate.
 Branch weld mild steel pipe.
 Describe the different types of welding flame and welding techniques.
Key Learning Points:

Rk Oxy-acetylene welding process.

Rk Types of welding flame.

Sk Flame adjustment.

Sk Setting gas pressures.

Sk Welding techniques - leftward, rightward.

Rk Welding positions.

Rk Types of joints.

Rk Types of welding rods.

Rk Weld defects.

Rk Welding faults - backfire flashback etc.

Sk Welding mild steel plate.

Sk Preparation of mild steel pipe for butt and branch welding.

Sk Butt and branch welding pipe by rotation and in fixed position.

H Oxy-acetylene welding hazards, hot metal, sparks etc.

P Working independently.

Sk Interpretation of drawings.

P Good working practice.

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Sk Pressure testing pipework.

Training Resources:
 Classroom facilities.
 Information sheets.
 Workshop facilities.
 Sample finished welds.
Exercise:
Apprentice to answer sample questions:
1. State the purpose of the following components:
a) Regulator
b) Flashback arrestor
c) Hose check valves
d) Mixing chamber
2. Describe the safety precautions to be observed when welding in confined spaces.
3. List 3 ways in which an acetylene cylinder can be identified.
4. Describe the correct procedures when lighting up and shutting down oxy-acetylene
welding plant.
5. Set up oxy-acetylene welding plant and check for leaks.
 Butt weld and branch weld mild steel pipe Nos. 2.1.10a and 2.1.10b in the
curriculum document.
 Describe using a sketch the three types of oxy-acetylene flame.
 Describe the rightward welding technique.
Key Learning Points Code:
M = Maths D= Drawing RK = Related Knowledge Sc = Science
P = Personal Skills Sk = Skill H = Hazards

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About Unit 10
This unit is primarily a skill based unit, please refer to your instructor.

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Self Assessment

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Index

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