
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 D1.1 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:
Code No. BASIC COMPETENCIES
5 00 311 1 01 Receive and respond to workplace communication
5 00 311 1 02 Work with others
5 00 311 1 03 Demonstrate work values
5 00 311 1 04 Practice basic housekeeping procedures
Code No. COMMON COMPETENCIES
MEE721201 Apply Safety Practices
MEE721202 Interpret Drawings and Sketches
MEE721203 Perform Industry Calculation
MEE721204 Contribute to Quality Systems
MEE721205 Use Hand Tools
MEE721206 Prepare Weld Materials
MEE721207 Setup Welding Equipment
MEE721208 Fit up Weld Materials
MEE721209 Repair Welds
Code No. CORE COMPETENCY
MEE721301 Weld Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:
- Plate Welder (SMAW)