SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC III 

Qualification: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC III 

Description: The SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC III Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to weld alloy steel plates components as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work order, welding procedure or oral instructions using SMAW welding equipment. 

Number of hours: 120 hrs. (15 days) 

Unit of Competencies 

Basic Competencies: Lead workplace communication Lead small teams Develop and practice negotiation skills Solve problems related to work activities Use mathematical concepts and techniques Use relevant technologies 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 alloy steel plates using SMAW 

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

• oPlate Welder (SMAW) 

• oPipe