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.

The Units of Competency comprising this qualification include the following:

Code No.BASIC COMPETENCIES
500311101Receive and respond to workplace communication
500311102Work with others
500311103Demonstrate work values
500311104Practice basic housekeeping procedures
Code No.COMMON COMPETENCIES
MEE721201Apply Safety Practices
MEE721202Interpret Drawings and Sketches
MEE721203Perform Industry Calculations
MEE721204Contribute to Quality System
MEE721205Use Hand Tools
MEE721206Prepare Weld Materials
MEE721207Setup Welding Equipment
MEE721208Fit up Weld Materials
MEE721209Repair Welds
Code No.CORE COMPETENCY
MEE721301Weld Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW

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

–           Plate Welder (SMAW)