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+===== TIG Welder Clearance=====
+Members who are already proficient in the subject matter may apply to receive a clearance by demonstrating a
+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.
+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 =====
+  * Maintenance Tag
+  * E-Stop
+  * more
+===== Identify & mitigate common hazards =====
+  * Hood in improper mode
+  * Hot metals in shop
+  * Electrocution
+  * Oxygen displacement
+  * Welding on containers that have held flammable contents
+  * Toxic fumes
+===== Allowable Materials =====
+  * Mild steel
+  * Aluminum
+  * Stainless Steel
+  * NOT zinc or galvanized steel
+  * NOT magnesium
+  * NOT painted workpieces
+===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup =====
+  * Demonstrates proper PPE
+  * Demonstrates proper isolation of welding area to prevent flashing members in the workshop
+  * Demonstrates how to properly prepare weld area (no paint, no rust)
+  * Demonstrates how to properly ground work
+  * Demonstrates how to safely open gas cylinder
+  * Demonstrates proper operating gas flow
+  * Demonstrates safe grinding of a tungsten electrode
+  * Demonstrated how to assemble TIG torch
+  * Demonstrates how to properly select the current type, amps, etc.
+  * Demonstrates how to properly use the fume extractor
+  * Demonstrated how to initiate an arc
+  * Demonstrated how to form and move a weld puddle
+  * Demonstrated how to add filler rod
+  * Demonstrated how to safely close gas cylinder and purge regulator
+===== Knowledge and Technique =====
+  * Knows when the different polarity settings should be used
+  * Explain what AC balance adjustment control is for
+  * Explain what post-flow is