Competency-Based Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum
COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
Sector:
METALS AND ENGINEERING
Qualification:
A. Course Design
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of an individual in the field of Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level 1 in accordance with industry standards. It covers Basic, Common and Core
Competencies where a person must achieve to perform Welding Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW in 1G, 2G and 3G
Positions.
Trainees or students entry into this course should possess the following requirements:
Course Structure
Basic Competencies
47 Hours
area of work
Common Competencies
56 Hours
Core Competencies
184 Hours
Assessment Methods:
Written Examination
Demonstration of Practical Skills
Oral questioning
Direct Observation
Course Delivery:
Modular
Demonstration
Lecture/Discussion
Dual Training
Self-paced Learning
Resources:
List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of 25 trainees for
SMAW NC I
EQUIPMENT
TOOLS
MATERIALS
(for 25 trainees)
(for 25 trainees)
(for 25 trainees)
75 pcs. Steel brush 12 pcs. Welding table/positioners 20 kgs. Electrode 3.2mm E7018
The welding workshop must be of concrete structure. Based on class size of 25 students/trainees the space
requirements for the teaching/learning and circulation areas are as follows:
TEACHING/LEARNING AREAS SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. QTY TOTAL AREA IN SQ.
METERS METERS
Welding Booth 2 X 1.5 3 8 24
Grinding Booth 2 X 1.5 3 2 6
Materials/Preparation Area* 2 X2 4 4
Bench work Area 1.5 X 2.5 0 2 8
Tool Room & S/M Storage Area 4 X 5 20 20
Learning Resource Area* 5 X9 45 45
Wash Area /Comfort Room (male & female) * 2.5 X 4 10 10
Total 117
Circulation Area** 35
Total Workshop Area 152
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
BASIC COMPETENCIES
products/services are problem solving Writing materials (pen Self-paced (modular) Written exam/test
identified. techniques & paper) Instruction Demonstration
The nature of the Fundamental causes of Work Readiness Observation
problem by observation problems routine Modules on 21st Interviews/questionin
on routines are defined. problems and to Century Skills / CBLM
Problems are stated determine the corrective
and specified clearly. actions.
Enterprise information
systems and data
collation
Industry codes and
standards
Unit of Competency : FOLLOW OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Modules Title : FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Unit Code : 400311107
Module Descriptor : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to identify relevant occupational safety and health policies
and procedures, perform relevant occupational safety and health procedures, and comply with relevant
occupational safety and health policies and standards
LO1. Identify Relevant Occupation Al Safety And Health Policies And Procedures
LO3. Comply with relevant occupational safety and health policies and standards
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
COMMON COMPETENCIES
accordance with equipment (PPE)
workplace safety Occupational safety
policies. standards and Hard hat
PPE conformed enterprise safety
with the approved policies.
occupational safety
standards. Safety shoes
Gloves
Goggles
Welder apron
INSTRUCTIONAL
Materials for:
Reference book
Learning
modules/manuals
Safety standards
Enterprise safety
policies/guidelines
Safety label and tag
of tools and
equipment are Reference book
strictly followed in
accordance with
industry/ company
policies. Learning
modules/manuals
Safety standards
Enterprise safety
policies/guidelines
Learning materials
Video tape, CD’s,
transparencies
Directory hotline
number and
offices
Training Materials
reference book,
learning modules
blueprint (sample)
writing instrument
drawing instrument
symbols are Contour symbols
identified and Drawing technique
adhered to in OHP/
accordance with
transparencies
workplace safety
procedure Perspective
Computer
Exploded view
Video/multi-
First angle
projections
book,
Reference
Third angle
projections
modules
Learning
(sample)
Blueprint
instrument
Writing
instrument
Drawing
numbers, fraction Equipment/accessories Presentation
and decimal are Calculators
performed using subtraction Supplies /materials
four fundamental Pencil/paper
operations Reference books
Learning
addition materials/module
OHP/transparencies
Video/multi-media
materials
multiplication
division
Industrial
mathematics
Computation
formulas finding
areas of: plane
circles
es
triangl
geometrical
other
figures
the required Group discussion observation
figure using Equipment/accessories Presentation Interview/oral
the given Fracti Calculators
formulae ons Supplies /materials
2.
Pencil/paper
English
measurement
s are
numbers
Mixed
Reference books
Learning
materials/module
OHP/transparencies
converted to
metric
measurement
s according to
Decim
procedure
al
Conversion of
English to metric
(vise versa)
appropriate formula.
Calculators
Supplies /materials
Pencil/paper
Reference books
Learning
materials/module
OHP/transparencies
identified. specifically prepared
Faults/defects are standards
identified and Company/industry Pencil/paper
rectified according rules
to company Faults and defects
procedures. Communication/
feedback methods- Reference
written and verbal
books
Learning
materials/module
OHP/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Inspections are Quality standard/ISO The students/ trainee should Lecture/demonstrations Written/oral
conducted Work inspection be provided with: Self pace learning Direct observation
throughout the techniques/procedur Group discussion Interview/oral
manufacturing es Inspection record manual Presentation demonstration
processes to ensure Record maintenance Job specification
quality standards are Communication
Workplace /company
maintained. process
procedure manual
Appropriate quality
standards are Supplies /materials
applied throughout
the
production/fabricati
on process. Pencil/paper
All activities are
coordinated
throughout the
workplace to ensure
Reference
efficient quality work
outcomes. books
Records of work
quality are
maintained
according to the Learning
company
materials/module
requirements
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
company standards
are met
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Supplies /materials
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Wrenches
Scrapers
Chisels
Gouges
Files
Clamps
Supplies /materials
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Supplies /materials
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
workplace procedure
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
machine
Disc cutter
Cutting
electrode Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
Pencil/paper
books
Reference
Learning
materials/module
Ohp/
transparencies
Video/multi-
media materials
driver
Set of screw
wrenches
Set of
Supplies/materials
Electrical tape
Rubber tape
Instructional materials
• Reference
•manual
Equipment
electrical tape
Rubber tape
Instructional materials
Reference
book /modules/
learning guides/ video
CDs,
manual
Equipment
Weld defects marked equipment or tools
for repair in
accordance with
Chipping
industry standard.
Procedures in hammer
locating weld defects
performed as per
approved Steel brush
procedures.
Supplies/materials
plates
Carbon steel
Instructional materials
book/
Reference
modules/
learning guides/ video
CDs,
charts,
Welding
Work plans
Drawing and
specifications
relevant to the task
Tools and equipment
are properly checked
to the job Chipping
requirements
hammer
Steel brush
Grinders
Electric
Supplies/materials
plates
Carbon steel
Cutting
Grinding disk
/
Instructional materials
book/
Reference
modules/
charts,
Welding
Work plans
Drawing and
specifications
relevant to the task
LO3.Remove defects
defective welds is Weld defects
minimized and removal and
cleaned. excavation Chipping
Visual and dye-
penetrant test are hammer
performed to verify
the extent of removal
of defects Steel brush
Supplies/materials
Developer
Penetrant
Cleaner
-
Cloth/ clean rag
Instructional materials
book/
Reference
modules/
learning guides/ video
CDs,
charts,
Welding
Work plans
Drawing and
specifications
relevant to the task
LO4.Perform re-welding
No new weld defects weld
or damages occurred
during re-welding. Welding
Weld visually machine with
checked after re- complete accessories
welding for Tools
acceptability
hammer
Chipping
Steel brush
grinders
Electric
Welding Supplies/materials
Carbon steel
plates
Cutting/
grinding disk
consumables
Welding
MODULES OF INSTRUCTION
CORE COMPETENCIES
codes/ standards on:
remedies
height of
Welding Procedure
reinforcement Specifications (WPS) SMAW
underfill Welding techniques and Welding machine
porosities procedures (AC/DC)
undercut Safe welding practices
cracks
cold laps
Uniformity of bead
ripples must be in
accordance with
table or jig
Welding
welding standards.
Stringer or layered
beads deposited in
accordance with
grinder
Portable
welding standards
Finish weldment
visually acceptable in
accordance with
booth
Welding
arc strikes
slag
uniformity of Steel
beads
brush
hammer
Chipping
Pliers
Supplies /Materials
steel plate
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
codes/ standards on
remedies
height of
Welding Procedure
reinforcement Specifications (WPS) SMAW
underfill Welding techniques and Welding machine
porosities procedures (AC/DC)
undercut Safe welding practices
cracks
cold laps
Welding
Uniformity of bead table or jig
ripples must be in
accordance with
welding standards
Portable
Stringer or layered grinder
beads deposited in
accordance with
welding standards
Welding
booth
Finish weldment
visually acceptable in Tools/Accessories
accordance with
welding standards
for:
spatters
arc strikes
slag
uniformity of
brush
Steel
beads
hammer
Chipping
Pliers
Supplies /Materials
steel plate
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
codes/ standards on:
remedies
height of
Welding Procedure
reinforcement Specifications (WPS) SMAW
underfill Welding techniques and Welding machine
porosities procedures (AC/DC)
undercut Safe welding practices
cracks
cold laps
Welding
Uniformity of bead
table or jig
ripples must be in
accordance with
welding standards.
Portable
Stringer or layered
grinder
beads deposited in
accordance with
welding standards
Welding
Finish weldment
booth
visually acceptable in
accordance with
Tools/Accessories
beads
Chipping
hammer
Pliers
Supplies /Materials
steel plate
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
codes/ standards on:
remedies
height of
Welding Procedure
reinforcement Specifications (WPS) SMAW
underfill Welding techniques and Welding machine
porosities procedures (AC/DC)
undercut Safe welding practices
cracks
cold laps
Welding
Uniformity of bead
table or jig
ripples must be in
accordance with
welding standards.
Portable
Stringer or layered
grinder
beads deposited in
accordance with
welding standards
Welding
Finish weldment
booth
visually acceptable in
accordance with
Tools/Accessories
beads
Chipping
hammer
Pliers
Supplies /Materials
steel plate
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
standards on
remedies
concavity
Welding Procedure
convexity Specifications (WPS) SMAW
undercut Welding techniques and Welding machine
excess procedures (AC/DC)
height of
reinforcement
underfill
porosities
booth
Welding
undercut
cracks
Tools/Accessories
cold laps
Uniformity of bead
ripples must be in
accordance with
brush
Steel
welding standards
Stringer or layered
beads deposited in
accordance with
hammer
Chipping
welding standards
Finish weldment
visually acceptable in
Pliers
accordance with
uniformity of
beads
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
undercut Welding techniques and
excess procedures
Safe welding practices SMAW
penetration
lack of fusion Welding machine
burn-through (AC/DC)
cracks
specified by welding
codes/ standards on
height of Portable
reinforcement
grinder
underfill
porosities
undercut
cracks Welding
cold laps
booth
accordance with
welding standards
Steel
Stringer or layered brush
beads deposited in
accordance with
welding standards
Chipping
hammer
Finish weldment
visually acceptable in
accordance
welding
for:
with
standards
Pliers
arc strikes
slag
uniformity of Carbon
beads
steel plate
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding
standards on
remedies
concavity
Welding Procedure
convexity Specifications (WPS) SMAW
undercut Welding techniques and Welding machine
excess procedures (AC/DC)
penetration Safe welding practices
lack of fusion
burn-through
cracks Welding
table or jig
Weld capping/ final
pass not exceeding
allowable tolerances
specified by welding Portable
codes/ standards on grinder
height of
reinforcement
underfill
porosities Welding
undercut booth
cracks
cold laps Tools/Accessories
Uniformity of bead
ripples must be in
accordance with
Steel
Stringer or layered
beads deposited in
accordance
welding standards
with
hammer
Chipping
Finish weldment
visually acceptable in
accordance with
Pliers
beads
Cutting
grinding disk
electrode
6011/7018
Personal Protective
Equipment
Welding
Mask with Dark and
clear Glass
clothing
Proper
Shoes
Safety
Gloves
Leather
Apron
Welding
Earplug
Dust mask
Leggings
goggles
safety
Training Materials
Manuals
SMAW
Procedure
Welding
Specification (WPS)
Standards
Welding