SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC I 

Qualification: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC I 

Description: 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. 

Number of hours: 268 hrs. (34 days) 

Unit of Competencies 

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 Competencies: 

• Weld Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW 

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

• oPlate Welder (SMAW)