P2: Use information sources to select a welding process for a given application, and suggest suitable parameters for the welding process.
P3: Produce a list of consumables that are required for a selected welding process.
P4: Plan the tools and equipment needed to produce welded components safely using a selected welding process.
P5: Use appropriate welding positions and materials to produce two welded joints safely with a manual or mechanised welding process.
M2: Analyse the effect of using incorrect welding parameters for a selected welding process including the effects on quality and safety when producing welded components.
D2: Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using a non-destructive inspection method on welded components.
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Assessor's name:
Brian Eade
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Verifier's name:
Simon Swizinski
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P2 & P3: Research and select a welding process which is suitable for welding a T45 roll cage in a WRC rally car.
1. Explain your selection.
2. What equipment and consumables are going to be used?
3. What Health & Safety issues should be considered?
P4: You are working on the restoration of an historic Indy car. You are replacing one of the 4130 steel wishbones damaged in a high speed crash.
1. Investigate and describe the welding methods used.
2. What tools and equipment are used during the manufacture of the wishbone?
3. How would the accuracy of the wishbone be maintained during manufacture and welding?
P5:
1. Investigate, explain and illustrate the use of positional welding.
2. Give an industry example in your answer.
M2: Analyse and describe the effect and implications of incorrect procedures, consumables and settings when welding precise motorsport components to a given specification.
D2: Investigate and evaluate methods of non-destructive testing of motorsport welded components.
Describe the use of two methods.
1. One at fully equipped workshop.
2. One at a race weekend.
3. What are the benefits and limitations of each method?
Functional Skills.
ICT: Access, search for, select and use ICT based information and evaluate its fitness for purpose
English: Speaking and listening - make a range of contributions to discussions and make effective presentations in a wide range of contexts.
Reading - Compare, select, read and understand texts and use them to gather information, ideas, arguments and opinions.
Writing - Write documents, including extended writing pieces, communicating information, ideas and opinions, effectively and persuasively.