Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I

The Welding NC I (SMAW) Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to weld carbon steel plates components as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order, welding procedure or oral instructions using SMAW welding equipment. 

This Qualification conforms with AWS D 1.1 Structural Welding Code; ASME IX Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; API 1104 Code for Gas and Oil Pipeline Facilities; and ISO 9606-1 Qualification of Welders for Steel. 

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification includes the following: 

BASIC COMPETENCIES

1. Receive and respond to workplace communication 

2. Work with others

3. Demonstrate work values

4. Practice housekeeping procedures

COMMON COMPETENCIES:

1. Apply safety practices

2. Interpret drawings and sketches

3. Perform industry calculations

4. Contribute to quality system

5. Use hand tools

6. Prepare weld materials

7. Fit up weld materials

8. Repair welds

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Weld carbon steel plates using SMAW