Modify horseshoes and tools using welding equipment
Overview
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This standard covers the modification of fabricated horseshoes and tools using welding equipment.
In order to modify fabricated horseshoes and tools you will need to be able join sections of forged materials together using welding equipment.
You must assess the forged section against the required specification and make changes in order to achieve the required outcome. You will be able to recognise and deal with the different types of contamination that might be present when welding.
It is important that you know and understand your responsibilities under the relevant legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business.
This standard is for Farriers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"1. work professionally and ethically and within the limits of your authority, expertise, training, competence and experience
2. carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business
3. select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
4. maintain hygiene and biosecurity in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice
5. select, prepare, maintain, and store the required tools and equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
6. maintain the safety and security of welding tools and equipment on site in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
7. obtain and store materials required for the modification of fabricated horseshoes and tools using welding equipment
8. work sections of material to modify fabricated horseshoes and tools in accordance with the required specification
9. check that the modified horseshoes and tools conform to the required specification
10. recognise and take action to correct any variances to the modified fabrications against the required specification
11. recognise and control contamination when welding
12. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by your work
13. confirm that records are completed, maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation and business practice"
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
"1. your professional responsibilities and the need to maintain professional competence
2. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business
3. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
4. the importance of maintaining hygiene and biosecurity and the methods for achieving this in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice
5. the types of tools and welding equipment required to modify fabricated horseshoes and tools
6. how to prepare, use maintain and store the tools and equipment used for welding fabricated horseshoes and tools in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
7. why it is important to maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
8. the materials used for welding
9. the basic welding techniques needed to modify fabricated horseshoes and tools including hardfacing
10. the importance of ventilation when welding in accordance the relevant legislation and business practice
11. the importance of positioning to achieve a weld quality that meets the required specification
12. how contamination is caused, the different types of contamination and how to prevent and deal with contamination
13. how to maintain and store the tools and equipment used for welding fabricated horseshoes and tools in accordance with relevant legislation, the manufacturer's instructions and business practice
14. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
15. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice"
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Glossary
Contamination: contamination occurs when a foreign substance, such as oil or rubber, is inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process. Cross contamination occurs when metal from one application — carbon steel, for example is accidentally transferred onto a non-compatible metal, such as stainless steel. Both contamination and cross contamination can negatively impact the finished part's performance, durability and lifespan. The following are types of contamination: surface coatings rust grease scale moisture general dirt Forge: a furnace or hearth where metals are heated or wrought and formed by beating or hammering into shape