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
500311105	Participate in Workplace Communication
500311106	Work in Team Environment
500311107	Practice career professionalism
500311108	Practice occupational health and safety procedures

Code No.	COMMON COMPETENCIES
MEE722201	Apply Safety Practices
MEE721202	Interpret Drawings and Sketches
MEE721203	Perform Industry Calculations
MEE721204	Contribute to Quality System
MEE721205	Use Hand Tools
MEE721206	Prepare Weld Materials
MEE721207	Setup Welding Equipment
MEE721208	Fit up Weld Materials
MEE721209	Repair Welds

Code No.	CORE COMPETENCIES
MEE721306	Weld Carbon Steel Plates and Pipes Using SMAW

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

–           SMAW Welder