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-===== MIG Welder (and Plasma Cutter) Proficiency Based Clearance=====
+====== MIG Welder Clearance (STUB) ======
-Members who are already proficient in the subject matter may apply to receive a clearance by demonstrating a
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-core set of skills and knowledge that allow them to safely and effectively use the equipment.
-Most tools in the shop require clearance before solo use. Each tool is different and most are expensive and/or delicate.
+====== Tool Specific Instruction ======
-During a Proficiency Based Clearance Instructors will provide Protohaven specific customs and rules for the
-equipment but will not provide technical instruction on the operation of the hardware, or software.
-If a member needs to gain additional knowledge or skill they should take a Basic Skills Class to learn the
-required skills.
-The items that will need to be demonstrated to gain the Proficiency Based Clearance are:
-===== General Shop Rules  =====
-==== Be safe ====
-  * Understands safety clearances are required as bare minimum.
-  * Understands equipment must never be left unattended.
-  * Understands why equipment must be reset after use.
-==== Take care of the tools ====
-  * Will not alter or use equipment beyond limits.
-  * Will notify when maintenance is needed.
-==== Keep the shop clean ====
-  * Understands importance of cleaning up after oneself.
-  * Will return borrowed tools to original location.
-  * Understands anything left outside of your paid monthly or overnight storage may be removed and disposed.
-===== Personal Protective Equipment =====
-  * Knows whether long sleeves can be worn beyond elbows during operation of equipment.
-  * Knows whether loose clothing & hair may be worn down .
-  * Knows whether open-toed shoes may be worn.
-  * Knows whether safety glasses and hearing protection are required during operation.
-  * Knows whether safety glasses are required when near someone else operating equipment in the workshop.
 ===== Point out the following tool features =====
-MIG Welder (TODO)
+TODO
-Manual Plasma Cutter
-  * Maintenance tag
-  * Power switch
-  * Air inlet
-  * Torch connector
-  * Ground connector
-  * Ground clamp
-  * Amperage selector
-  * Torch retaining cap
-  * Torch nozzle
-  * Torch electrode
-  * Torch start trigger
 ===== Identify & mitigate common hazards =====
-  * Electrical - Piece must be grounded. Don't work with wet or conductive clothing/accessories/PPE or have exposed skin.
+TODO
-  * Heat & Plasma - welding jacket, gloves, and face shield required to avoid burns from torch & hot metal
-  * Light - welding face shield needed to prevent UV burns and blindness
-  * Noise - wear hearing protection
 ===== Allowable Materials =====
-  * Can name two materials that can be plasma cut
+TODO
-  * Can name three materials that cannot be plasma cut
 ===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup =====
-Plasma Cutter
+TODO
-  * Demonstrates proper setup of stock to be cut
-  * Demonstrates proper shielding of the area to prevent bystander arc flash
-  * Demonstrates proper attachment of air line and ground clamp and turning the machine on
-  * Demonstrates proper wearing and adjustment of PPE
-  * Demonstrates striking an arc and making a freehand cut fully through the material
-  * Demonstrates proper cleanup and storage of the plasma cutter, including disconnecting and storing the air line
 ===== Knowledge and Technique =====
-  * Knows the signs of worn out plasma consumables while cutting and can check them for wear
-  * Can demonstrate taking out and replacing the nozzle and electrode
-  * Knows at least 2 sources of reduced edge quality and slag production
+TODO