SHEILDED METAL ARC WELDING NC I 

Unit of Competencies 

Basic Competencies: 

• Receive and respond to workplace communication  

• Work with others 

• Solve/address routine problems 

• Enhance self-management skills

• Support Innovation 

• Access and maintain information  

• Follow occupational safety and health policies and procedures  

• Apply environmental work standards 

• Adopt entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace 

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: 

• Plate Welder (SMAW)