The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to weld carbon steel plate and pipe components as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order, welding procedure or oral instructions using shielded metal arc welding equipment.

The Units of Competency comprising this qualification include the following:

Code No.BASIC COMPETENCIES
500311105Participate in Workplace Communication
500311106Work in Team Environment
500311107Practice career professionalism
500311108Practice occupational health and safety procedures
Code No.COMMON COMPETENCIES
MEE722201Apply 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 COMPETENCIES
MEE721306Weld Carbon Steel Plates and Pipes Using SMAW

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

–           SMAW Welder