Basic 1

COMPETENCY BASED
LEARNING MATERIAL
Sector : METALS AND ENGINEERING
Qualification Title: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NC I
Unit of Competency: Receive and respond to workplace communication
Module Title: Receiving and responding to workplace communication
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LIST OF COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
1 Receive and respond 1.1 Receiving and responding 5 00

to Workplace to Workplace Communication 311 1
Communication 01
5 00 311 1 01
Code No. Date: Developed Date: Revised Page #

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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Welcome to this Competency Based Learning Material for the Module Receiving and
responding to Workplace Communication.
This learning material contains activities for you to complete. It covers knowledge, skills
and attitudes required to complete the competency: Weld Carbon Steel Plates, one of the
modules in the Basic Competencies for Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC-l.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to complete each of
the learning outcomes of this module. In each learning outcome, Learning Elements and
Reference Materials are available for your further reading to assist you for the required
activities. You are expected to accomplish all the required activities and to answer the
self-check after each learning element. Please note that you need to have 100% correct
answers to each self-check to pass the activity. You are required to go through a series of
learning activities in order to complete each of the learning outcomes of this module.
You are required to obtain answer sheets which are available from your trainer at the end
of each learning element, to reflect your answers for each self-check. If you have
questions, please do not hesitate to call our attention for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may have acquired some or most knowledge and skills covered in this learning
material because you have:
 Actual experience on the job;

 Already completed training in this area.
If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are competent in a particular skill, you do
not have to take this training again. If you feel having the skill, tell your trainer to have it
formally recognized. You can show your Certificate of Competency from previous training
and if your acquired skill is still relevant to the module, it is now part of the evidence as
required of the RPL.
A Learners Diary can be found at the end of this learning material. Use this diary to
record important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace events that will assist you
in providing further details to your trainer as assessor. A Record of Achievement is also
provided for your trainer to fill-in upon completion of this module.
This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency in welding carbon
steel plates. This will serve as a source of information for you to acquire the required
knowledge and skills for Shielded Metal Arc Welding with minimum supervision or help
from your trainer. This material will aid you in acquiring the competency at your own
pace, independently.
 Talk to your trainer and agree on how you will both organize your training on this
unit. Read through the Competency Based Learning Material carefully. It is
divided into sections which covers all the skills and knowledge you need to
successfully complete this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor. He will be there to assist
you and show you the correct way to do things. Ask for help if you need one.
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 Your trainer will tell you about the important things you need to consider when
doing the activity. It is important that you listen and take note.
 You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and undergo rigid practice.
This will help you in achieving competency in the new skill. More practice will
improve your speed, memory and confidence.
 Talk to some experienced colleagues and ask for guidance.
 Answer Self-checks at the end of each section to test your own progress.
 When you are through with each element, and feel ready to demonstrate the
activities outlined in the learning material, approach your trainer.
 As you are working through with the activities, your trainer is taking notes of your
performance. He will provide you with feedbacks on your progress. Your readiness
for assessment will reflect on the report whether you successfully completed each
element.
After completion of the module and you feel confident that you have had sufficient
practice, you may request your trainer to arrange an appointment with a registered
assessor for your assessment. The result of the assessment will be recorded in your
Competency Achievement Record.
Remember to:
 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section.
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He/she is
there to support you and show you the correct way to do things.
 You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way
you will improve both your speed and memory and also your confidence.
 Use the Self-checks, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of each section
to test your own progress.
 When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your Trainer
to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your
Progress Chart and Achievement Chart.
You need to complete this module before you can perform the next module.


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LEARNING OUTCOME (LO) 1
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Follow routine spoken messages

Learning Activities Special Instruction
Read Information Sheet 1.1-1 If you feel you can explain work-based
training and enumerate its objectives,
School-Based Training
you can now answer Self Check 1.1-1
Answer Self Check 1.1-1 If you score 100% upon comparing your
answer to Answer Key of Self Check 1.1-1
you may now proceed to Information
Sheet 1.1-1.
Read Information Sheet 1.2-1 If you feel that you can already determine
the current competencies of the trainees
Trainees Training Requirement
and identify their training requirements,
please proceed to Job Sheet 1.2-1
Sheet 1.2-1. If not, return to Information
Sheet 1.1-1
Read Information Sheet1.3-1 If you feel you can explain work-based
training and enumerate its objectives,
Work-Based Training
you can now answer Self Check 1.3-1
Sheet1.2-1
Sheet 1.3-1

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Learning Activities Special Instruction
answer to Answer Key of Self Check.
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NC I
Sector Metals and Engineering

Qualification Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC-l
Unit of Competency Receive and Respond to Workplace
communication
Module Receiving and Responding to Workplace
communication
Course Description:
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to receive, respond
and act on verbal and written communication.
This Qualification conforms to American Welding Society (AWS D1.1) Structural

Welding Code; American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME IX) Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code; American Petroleum Institute (API 1104) Code for Gas and Oil Pipeline
Facilities; and International Standards Organization (ISO 9606-1) Qualification of Welders
for Steel.
Learning Content:
1. Parts of Speech
2. Parts of a sentence
3. Kinds of sentence

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Terms and definitions:
 Concise- giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but
comprehensive.
 Message- A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information
conveyed.

3.1. Conciseness in receiving and clarifying

messages/information/communication
3.2. Accuracy in recording messages/information
Knowledge of organizational policies/guidelines in

regard to processing internal/external information
Ethical work practices in handling communications

Communication process
The purpose of clarification is to:
 Ensure that the listener's understanding of what the speaker has said is
correct, reducing misunderstanding.
 Reassure the speaker that the listener is genuinely interested in them and
is attempting to understand what they are saying.
Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/clarification.html
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1

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Parts of Speech
Learning Objective:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you should be able to:
Identify the essentials of welding

Develop techniques and welding manipulations
Introduction:
The main purpose of communication from the standpoint of the organization is its
successful functioning. No matter which model of communication you study, every model
includes the most important element of all: the message. You can’t have communication
without a message. The word “message” actually comes from the Latin mittere, “to send. ”
The message is fundamental to communication.
In traditional grammar, a part of speech is a category of words (or, more generally,

of lexical items) that have similar grammatical properties.
The parts of speech are important because:
 they show us how the words relate to each other.
 if we change the role (part of speech) of a word, the meaning can become completely
different:
 it helps to understand the sentence.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Key Points
 With regard to public speaking, your speech is your message.
 Your audience, the receiver, may send you a message in response to your message in the
form of feedback.
Internal information is any information, oral or recorded in electronic or paper format,

maintained by the District or used by the District or its employees. ... Internal
information will be understood as that which is not publicly known.
External information
An external source of information is concerned with what is happening beyond the

boundaries of the organization. This covers any documentation relating to a subject area
produced as a summary or detailed report by an agency external to an organization.
What is the difference between internal and external communication?

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Internal communication occurs when the members of an organization exchange
information with each other. External communication takes place when those members
interact and communicate with an outside party.
Internal communication takes place when people who are a part of an organization send
and receive information to each other. It is exclusive to colleagues, coworkers, or anyone
else that is a member of the business. Nothing is being shared with the public.
Different Ways to Process the Same Information
External Processors
 think out loud.
 they love brainstorming sessions
 others can find them too chatty or think they are flighty as every thought gets put
into words
 they seem unable to settle on one and move forward.
 their team may believe that every comment is a directive and spend a lot of time
accomplishing ideas and tasks that were not fully baked.
Internal Processors
 have likely been called quiet throughout their whole life.
 they prefer meetings to have a clear agenda offered in
 need time to be alone with their ideas so they can understand them.
 are the team members that attend the next meeting wanting to talk about
everything discussed at the last meeting
 others feel that the team can never move forward because every meeting is a
SELF CHECK 1.1-1

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ESSENTIALS OF WELDING
WRITTEN TEST
Multiple Choice:
Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write letter of your choice
on your answer sheet
1. A range of amperes depends on the thickness and size of electrode.
a. Current setting
b. Electrode size
c. Travel speed
d. Electrode angle
2. The directions of electrode movement that should be constant to its motions.
a. Welding operations
b. Travel speed
c. Arc length
d. Electrode angle
3. This is the degree angle of electrode to the base metal where the welder manipulate
in operations.
a. Current setting
b. WPS standards
c. Travel speed
d. Electrode angle
4. What is the ideal arc length?
a. Should not larger than the pipe itself.

b. Must be the size of electrode.
c. Should not exceed to the size of electrode.
d. Should depend on the welder.
5. It is the distance between the tip of electrode and the surface of base metal.
a. Welding operations
b. Travel speed
c. Arc length
d. Electrode angle
6. It is the measurement of the filler metal correspond to amperage, metal classification

and thickness of metal.
a. Current setting
b. WPS standards
c. Travel speed
d. Electrode size

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7. What is the electrode in welding Carbon steel plate?
a. E7018
b. E309
c. ER23
d. E6010
8. Cause of burn through defect.
a. Current setting
b. Travel speed
c. Electrode size
d. Arc length
9. Cause of narrow weld appearance.
a. Current setting
b. Travel speed
c. Electrode size
d. Arc length
10. Cause of excessive spattering.
a. Current setting
b. Travel speed
c. Electrode size
d. Arc length

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Answer key
Self check LO1.1-1
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. c
6. d
7. b
8. a
9. b
10.d

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INTERNATIONAL WELDING STANDARDS
Learning Objective:
1. Identify the welding procedure specifications

2. Prepare groove weld requirements and special
preparations.
WELDING STANDARDS
Welding standards are information to prepare weld groove requirements
specifically
according to company standards.
1. Tack Welds
Prevent butt joint distortion by tack welding the materials in position before final
weld.
Workpiece distortion occurs when heat is applied locally to a joint. One side of a
Metal plate will “curl” up toward the weld.
Distortion will also cause the edges of a butt joint to pull together ahead of the
Electrode as the weld cools.
2. Single Bevel Groove Weld
3. Double Bevel Groove Weld
4. Single V-Groove Weld
5. Double V-Groove Weld
Materials up to 3/16 in (5 mm) thick can often be welded without special
preparation
using the square groove weld. However, when welding thicker materials it may be
necessary to prepare the edges(V-groove) of butt joints to ensure good welds.
The single or double V-groove weld is good for materials 3/16 − 3/4 in (5-19 mm)
thick.
Generally, the single V groove is used on materials up to 3/4 in (19 mm) thick and
when, regardless of thickness, you can weld from one side only. Cut the bevel with
oxyacetylene
or plasma cutting equipment. Remove scale from material after cutting. A grinder
can also be used to prepare bevels. Create a 30 degree angle of bevel on materials
in V-groove welding. (Also see fig. 1.1-1)

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SELF CHECK 1.2-1
INTERNATIONAL WELDING STANDARDS
WRITTEN TEST
Multiple Choice:
1. The thickness of plate without special preparations.
a. 6mm
b. 8mm
c. 5mm
d. 12mm
2. Applying small amount of weld used to hold temporarily the base metals.
a. Preheating
b. Back step welding
c. Tack welding
d. Intermittent welding
3. What is the required root gap for groove welds?
a. 2mm to 3mm
b. 3mm to 4mm
c. 1mm to 2mm
d. 5mm to 4mm
4. Application of preheating use to avoid distortion.
a. Tack welding
b. Back step welding
c. Groove welding
d. Spot weld
5. What is the required root face for groove welds?
a. 2mm to 3mm
b. 3mm to 4mm
c. 1mm to 5mm
d. 1mm to 3mm

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Answer key
Self check LO1.2-1
1. c
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. d

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WELD PROFILE
Learning Objective:
1. Identify the quality weld standard appearance.

2. Identify the causes and corrective actions of weld defect.
WELD PROFILE
Weld profile are welding requirements for groove weld appearance and to prevent
weld poor appearances.
 Practice making a single V-groove weld on 1/4 in (6 mm) plate beveled 30°.
Start with a 1/8 in electrode for the first bead and finish with a 5/32 in (4
mm) electrode. Be sure to penetrate about 1/32 in(1 mm) beyond the bottom
of the “V” or root.
 Perform a similar exercise on thicker materials. Generally, deposit a bead for
each 1/8 in (3mm) of material thickness, cleaning the joint between layers.
 On heavier plates, it may be necessary to weave the top layers to fill the
groove.
 After completing the practice welds, test them using performance checklist.
Capping required
2.5mm to 3mm
METAL
WELD
BASE
BEAD Root penetration
Fig. 1.3-1 required 2.5mm to
3mm
Good Weld Bead Characteristics

1. Fine Spatter Identify weld defect
2. Uniform Bead according to
3. Moderate Crater During essentials of welding
Welding
Weld a new bead or layer for each
1/8 in (3.2 mm) thickness in metals
being welded.
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4. No Overlap
5. Good Penetration Into Base Metal
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

1. Large Spatter Deposits
2. Rough, Uneven Bead
3. Slight Crater During
Welding
4. Bad Overlap
5. Poor Penetration
SELF CHECK 1.3-1

WELD PROFILE
Matching Type
Matching Type:
Instruction: Match column A with Column B. Write the letter only.
Column A Column B
1. Bad Overlap A. Good weld bead

characteristics
2. Uniform Bead B. Poor weld bead

characteristics
3. Rough, Uneven Bead
4. No Overlap
5. Good Penetration Into Base Metal
6. Large Spatter Deposits
7. Moderate Crater During
8. Slight Crater During Welding
9. Fine Spatter
10. Poor Penetration

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Answer key
Self check LO1.3-1
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. a
10. b

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SAFE WELDING PRACTICES
Learning Objective:
1. Identify the hazard and hazardous locations

2. Identify the personal protective equipment in welding
operations.
1 . Terms and definitions
a. Oxygen displacement - A reduction of oxygen caused by any arc or

flame
in the work zone around a welding activity
b. Toxic hazards - Poisonous gases, fumes, and vapors produced by

chemical reactions in certain welding processes
c. Contaminants - Impurities formed from chemical reactions between

base
metals, flux, and electrodes, and usually present in fumes and vapors
CAUTION: TOXIC HAZARDS AND CONTAMINANTS ARE

USUALLY PRESENT IN FUMES AND VAPORS.
2. Electrical safety for arc welding
a. All electrical equipment should have an earth ground for safety reasons,
and this
ground should not be confused with the work lead to workpiece ground
that
completes the welding circuit.

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b. Keep electrical connections tight, clean, and dry because poor
connections can
heat up, cause bad welds, produce dangerous arcs and sparking, and
even
melt.
c. Keep work area, equipment, and clothing dry because even a slight
amount of
moisture can conduct enough electricity to cause a severe shock.
d. Never dip an electrode holder in water to cool it.
e. When working with welding machines set up for multiple operation, be

very
careful not to touch hot parts of the electrode holders because open-
circuit
voltages from two machines are increased and can cause a severe
shock.
f. Remove electrode from electrode holder when work is finished.
g. Disconnect and lock out all electric power sources before doing any
work on
electrical equipment.
h. When working in high places, carefully examine work area for electrical
hazards
because a shock in such conditions could cause a fall and severe
injury.

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i. Keep welding cables free of conduits, motors, and any other equipment
that
could cause a short circuit.
j. Keep ground as far away from the arc as possible.
3. Rules for handling welding cables
a. Never drag a welding cable through oil, and never pull on a cable to
force it over
an obstruction.
b. Use only clean, dry rags to clean welding cables, and never use gasoline
or an
oily rag to clean a cable.
c. When not in use, keep welding cables free of kinks and properly stored
on a flat
surface off the floor.
d. Never drape a welding cable over any type of gas cylinder.
4. Rules for handling hollow castings or containers
a. Hollow castings or containers should be vented before any heating,

cutting, or
welding activity.
b. Tanks, drums, and containers should not be heated, cut, or welded.
c. The rule for beginning welders is to never attempt heating, cutting, or

welding
on hollow castings or containers.
5. Hazards from arc rays
a. A welding arc produces ultraviolet and infrared radiation that can

severely burn
eyes that are unprotected with a proper shade of protective lens.
A welding helmet or hood protects the head from flying

sparks, but the shaded lens and safety glasses are
required for total eye protection.
b. Radiation from a welding arc is strong enough to burn or sometimes

blister bare
skin if the exposure is intense or for an extended period, so arms, legs,
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and
torso should be covered with durable flame-resistant clothing.
c. Work stations and work areas should be shielded to prevent an arc flash
from
injuring nearby workers or visitors.
6. Types of welding hoods
a. Stationary filter lens - This type hood has a fixed lens housing with
the
shaded lens held in by a spring retainer from where a lens can be
slipped out
and replaced as welding requires.
b. Flip-front filter lens - This type hood has a lens housing with a front
side that
can be flipped up so that it leaves a clear-glass lens that permits the
hood to be
worn while chipping.
7. Steps in selecting a safe lens shade for shielded metal arc welding
a. Determine the electrode size and amperage range for the electrode
because

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electrode size and amperage used dictate the lens protection required.
b. Select lens shade according to the lens manufacturer's selection chart,

but
never select less than a #8 lens shade for shielded metal arc welding.
When you remove your hood after arc welding and you
see white spots or white blotches as after images, it
means that you are getting too much light through the
lens and you should switch to a shade at least one
number darker, or check the seal on your lens.
Electrode Size Amperage Shade #

---- 30 -75 8
1/16 – 5/32 75 to 200 10
3/16 - 1/4 200 to 400 12
5/16 – 3/8 400 + 14
c. A rule of thumb is that the larger the diameter of the electrode, the
higher the
number required for a lens shade.
8. Protective clothing required for arc welding
a. Basic clothing requirements:
1. Heavy, long sleeve shirts with pocket flaps
2. Heavy, cuff less pants not frayed at the bottom
3. No clothing made of synthetic materials
b. A welder's cap has a flexible bill that can be slipped around to cover
either ear
and keep sparks or metal splatter out of the ear opening.

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c. Leather jackets and aprons should be worn for additional protection,
especially
when welding out of position or in confined areas where flying sparks
present
an increased hazard.
d. Boots should be made of heavy leather with uppers that reach above
the ankl
to help prevent burns from sparks and spatter.
Although steel-toed boots are not required, they are

highly recommended.
e. Heavy leather gloves with gauntlets are required for all welding and
cutting
activities
f. Safety glasses should have nonmetal frames, and impact-resistant

lenses with
side shields to protect from flying objects.

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g. To provide good visibility when chipping or grinding, wear a clear,
plastic-type
face shield because it will provide protection from slag or metal.
h. Wear a face shield when required, but do not substitute a face shield
for safety
glasses because safety glasses should be worn at all times in the
welding
workplace.
i. In situations where the danger of falling materials or tools may be

present,
always wear a hard hat.
9. Environmental problems and their safety requirements
a. Ventilation - Many welding activities produce toxic fumes and vapors

that are
hazardous to breathe, and every work station should be equipped
with
ventilation or an exhaust system capable of safely dangerous and
irritating
smoke and contaminants.
b. Respirators - In confined areas where the hazard of toxic fumes is

increased,
a welder should wear an air-supplied respirator or a
self-
contained breathing apparatus, not a filter-type mask

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that
cannot compensate for oxygen displacement.
c. Noise - This is a workplace hazard frequently overlooked, but ear

plugs or
muffler-type ear protectors should be worn when the work area
subjects a
welder to high noise levels, especially high noise levels that are
continuous.
d. Lighting - Lighting in a work area or at a work station should be

bright enough
to provide good visibility free of glare because poorly lit work areas
contribute
to eye fatigue, irritation, and poor work.
SELF CHECK 1.4-1

SAFE WELDING PRACTICES
WRITTEN TEST
Multiple Choice:
1. A rigid device that is worm to provide protection for the head and which is held in
place by a suitable suspension.
a. Hard Hat or Safety Helmet

b. Welding Shield
c. Face shield
d. Earplugs-
2. Protective device intended to shield eyes and face from optical radiation and
impact.
a. Hard Hat or Safety Helmet

b. Welding Shield
c. Face shield
d. Earplugs

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3. Protective device intended to shield the wearer’s face or portions thereof from
striking objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.
a. Safety Shoes
b. Welding Shield
c. Face shield
d. Earplugs
4. Hearing protectors placed inside the ear to block out noise. To work effectively, they
should fit snugly into the near canal.
a. Welding Helmet
b. Face shield
c. Welding Shield
d. Earplugs
5. The primary protective devices intended to fit the face immediately surrounding the
eyes.
a. Welding Shield
b. Goggles
c. Hard Hat or Safety Helmet
d. Earplugs
6. Protects the foot root from punctured hazards.
a. Safety Shoes
b. Welding helmet
c. Face shield
d. Earplugs
7. It shield your hands from rough surfaces & heat.
a. Leather gloves
b. Face shield
c. Safety Shoes
d. Earplugs
8. Protective device intended to shield the body or portions thereof from striking
objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.
a. Safety Shoes
b. Leather gloves
c. Face shield
d. Welding apron / leather jocket
9. What is the consideration to prevent electric shock.

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a. Weld on a damp or wet area
b. Weld with safety belt.
c. Do not weld on a damp or wet area
d. Do not weld on high place.
10.A protective device used to protect as from ultra violet rays.
a. Welding helmet
b. Goggles
c. Face shield
d. Eye glass
Answer key
Self check LO1.3-1
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. a
8. d
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9. c
10. a
WELDING TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES ON WELDING

CARBON STEEL PLATES IN ALL POSITIONS
Butt Joint Training Procedure

1. Practice welding butt joints on 1/8 in (4 mm) or thicker material. (Avoid
thinner
Materials since they require greater skill.)
2. Separate the squared edges of the material about 1/16 in (1.6 mm) and
make a
butt weld all the way through with a 1/8 in electrode. (You may need to adjust the
weld
current and travel speed to obtain the desired weld.)

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3. Perform a similar exercise on 1/4 in (6 mm) material, depositing a bead on
each
side of the joint and fusing one to the another (no bevel needed).
4. Practice making a single V-groove weld on 1/4 in (6 mm) plate beveled 30°.
Start
with a 1/8 in electrode for the first bead and finish with a 5/32 in (4 mm)
electrode.
5. Be sure to penetrate about 1/32 in (1 mm) beyond the bottom of the “V” or
root.
6. Perform a similar exercise on thicker materials. Generally, deposit a bead

for each 1/8 in (3mm) of material thickness, cleaning the joint between layers.
7. On heavier plates, it may be necessary to weave the top layers to fill the
groove.
After completing the practice welds, test them as described in fig. 1.3-1
Information to Perform groove weld on Carbon steel plates in flat position

(1G).
When welding FLAT POSITION, high current may distort the molten metal.
This technique is not suitable for all electrodes.

1. Electrode
2. Backing Strip
Single V edges if warranted by material thickness (see fig. 1.1-1). Tack weld
a
backing strip to the plates to make the first weld pass (root pass) easier.
Information to Perform groove weld on Carbon steel plates in horizontal

position (2G).
When welding HORIZONTAL POSITION, gravity may distort the molten metal.

1. Electrode
2. Backing Strip
Single V edges if warranted by material thickness (see fig. 1.1-1).). Tack
weld a
backing strip to the plates to make the first weld pass (root pass) easier.
Information to Perform groove weld on Carbon steel plates in vertical t

position (3G).
When welding vertically, gravity may distort the molten metal.

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1. Electrode
2. Backing Strip
Weld vertically by carrying the weld upward or starting at the top and welding
down.
Welding upward is easier and is shown in these illustrations.
Single V edges if warranted by material thickness (see fig. 1.1-1).). Tack weld a
backing
Strip to the plates to make the first weld pass (root pass) easier.
When welding vertically, gravity may distort the molten metal. Weld pass (root pass)
easier.

For maximum strength, weld both sides of joint.
Information to Perform groove weld on Carbon steel plates in over head

position (4G).
When welding overhead, gravity may distort the molten metal.

1. Electrode
2. Backing Strip
Welding overhead is the most difficult welding skill to master. When welding
overhead, use a
welding motion that draws arc out and slightly away from the crater to allow weld
puddle to solidify. When weaving is necessary, use the pattern shown.
Single V edges if warranted by material thickness (see fig. 1.1-1).). Tack weld a
backing strip
to the plates to make the first weld pass (root pass) easier.

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SELF CHECK 1.5--1
WELDING TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES ON WELDING

CARBON STEEL PLATES IN ALL POSITIONS
Multiple Choice:
1. What is meant by 1G?
a. Flat position in groove weld.

b. Horizontal position in groove weld
c. Vertical position in groove weld
d. Over head position groove weld



5. What is meant by G in 1G?
a. Goggles
b. Gloves
c. Groove
d. Globe

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Answer key
Self check LO1.5-1
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. c

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COMPETENCY BASED

Sector : METALS AND ENGINEERING

Qualification Title: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NC I

Unit of Competency: Receive and respond to workplace communication

Module Title: Receiving and responding to workplace communication

GREAT ENTHUSIASTS OF SKILLS TRAINING ACADEMY AND

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Receive and respond 1.1 Receiving and responding 5 00

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

 Actual experience on the job;

 Talk to some experienced colleagues and ask for guidance.

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Follow routine spoken messages

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SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NC I

Sector Metals and Engineering

This Qualification conforms to American Welding Society (AWS D1.1) Structural

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3.1. Conciseness in receiving and clarifying

Knowledge of organizational policies/guidelines in

Ethical work practices in handling communications

The purpose of clarification is to:

Read more at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/clarification.html

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1

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After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you should be able to:

Identify the essentials of welding

In traditional grammar, a part of speech is a category of words (or, more generally,

The parts of speech are important because:

 they show us how the words relate to each other.

 it helps to understand the sentence.

 With regard to public speaking, your speech is your message.

Internal information is any information, oral or recorded in electronic or paper format,

An external source of information is concerned with what is happening beyond the

What is the difference between internal and external communication?

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Different Ways to Process the Same Information

 think out loud.

 they love brainstorming sessions

 they seem unable to settle on one and move forward.

 have likely been called quiet throughout their whole life.

 they prefer meetings to have a clear agenda offered in

SELF CHECK 1.1-1

1. A range of amperes depends on the thickness and size of electrode.

2. The directions of electrode movement that should be constant to its motions.

4. What is the ideal arc length?

a. Should not larger than the pipe itself.

6. It is the measurement of the filler metal correspond to amperage, metal classification

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8. Cause of burn through defect.

9. Cause of narrow weld appearance.

10. Cause of excessive spattering.

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After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, you should be able to:

1. Identify the welding procedure specifications

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1. The thickness of plate without special preparations.

3. What is the required root gap for groove welds?

4. Application of preheating use to avoid distortion.

5. What is the required root face for groove welds?

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