The SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC I 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 include the following:

BASIC COMPETENCIES:

• Receive and respond to workplace communication
• Work with others
• Demonstrate work values
• Practice basic housekeeping procedures

COMMON COMPETENCIES:

• Apply Safety Practices
• Interpret Drawings and Sketches
• Perform Industry Calculations
• Contribute to Quality System
• Use Hand Tools
• Prepare Weld Materials
• Setup Welding Equipment
• Fit up Weld Materials
• Repair Welds

CORE COMPETENCY:

• Weld Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

• Plate Welder (SMAW)