Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations

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2.3 describe the personal protective equipment to be
worn for the welding activities (such as correctly
fitting overalls; leather aprons, welding
gloves/gauntlets; safety boots; head/eye shield
with correct shade of filter)
2.4 describe the correct handling and storage of gas
cylinders (such as manual handling and use of
cylinder trolley, leak detection procedures, relevant
BCGA codes of practice, cylinder identification, gas
pressures, cylinder and equipment safety features)
2.5 describe the manual TIG or plasma-arc welding
process (such as basic principles of fusion welding;
the major parts of the welding equipment and their
function)
2.6 describe the types, selection and application of filler
wires and welding electrodes
2.7 describe the reasons for using shielding gases, and
the types and application of the various gases
2.8 describe the gas pressures and flow rates (in
relationship to the type of material being welded)
2.9 describe the types of welded joints to be produced
(such as lap joints, corner joints, tee joints and butt
welds)
2.10 describe the terminology used for the appropriate
welding positions
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N025373 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering
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