COMPETENCY PROFILE (CP)

Job Area

WELDING TECHNOLOGY AND FABRICATION

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)

Level

THREE (3)

Sub Sector

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SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
(SMAW) FOR
FILLET WELD 1F,
2F, 3F, 4F, BUTT
WELD 1G AND 2G

MC-0243:2012C01

Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
(SMAW) For Fillet Weld 1F, 2F, 3F,
4F, Butt Weld 1G and 2G describes
the competency of a welder to
perform SMAW process in specified
positions on carbon steel, stainless
steel according to established
welding procedure specification
(WPS) and work instruction. The
person who is competent in
performing Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) For Fillet weld 1F,
2F, 3F, 4F, Butt Weld 1G and 2G
will be able to Carry out safety
assessment at work area; Comply
to work instruction and relevant
welding
procedure specification
(WPS); Verify based metal used;
Verify consumable as specified;
Check SMAW equipment and
accessories functionality; Perform
SMAW process; Perform visual
inspection and specimen test
(destructive test); Carry out back
gouging and grinding as required in
accordance with test specimen

1. Carry out safety

assessment at work
area

Performance Criteria

1.1

1.2

1.3
2. Comply to work
instruction and
relevant Welding
Procedure
Specification (WPS)

2.1

2.2

3.1

Safety hazard
checked against
safety checklist and
legislative
requirement
Relevant personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
acquired as per
Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP)
Hotwork permit
secured as per SOP
Work instruction and
WPS obtained from
supervisor/ clients
representative
WPS content
checked and
confirmed against
applicable code,
standard and
specification
Type of base metal
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(plate and pipe); and Compile work

completion checklist.

Work Activity

Performance Criteria

3. Verify base metal

material used

material confirmed
against WPS and
mill certificate
4.1

Classification of
electrode checked
against WPS and
mill certificate

5.1

Welding machine
calibration status
confirmed valid as
per certification
Cable connections
secured as per SOP
Welding
accessories
condition confirmed
functional

4. Verify consumable as
specified

5. Check SMAW
equipment and
accessories
functionality

5.2
5.3

6.1
6. Perform SMAW
process
6.2

6.3

6.4

Joint configuration
checked against
WPS
Jig and fixtures setup checked and
work piece secured
in 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G
and 2G positions
Cleanliness and
preheating
conducted as per
WPS
Welding in
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

6.5
6.6
7.1
7. Perform visual
inspection and
specimen test
(destructive test)

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

accordance to WPS
requirement
Interpass cleaning
carried out as per
WPS
Carry out capping
as per WPS
Weldment
cleanliness carried
out as per work
instruction
Weldment profile
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
applicable code in
WPS
Weldment test
specimen cut to the
applicable code
standard and
specification
requirements
Weld test coupon
bend test or fracture
test carried out in
accordance to the
applicable code,
standard and
specification
requirements
Bend test result
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

7.6

8.1
8. Carry out back
gouging, grinding and
back welding as
required in accordance
with test specimen

8.2
9.1

9. Compile work
completion checklist
SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
(SMAW) FOR 3G
AND 4G

MC-0243:2012C02

Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
(SMAW) For 3G And 4G describes
the competency of a welder to
perform SMAW process in specified
positions on carbon steel, stainless
steel according to established
welding procedure specification
(WPS) and work instruction. The
person who is competent in

1. Carry out safety

assessment at work
area

1.1

1.2

checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 1G and
2G
Fracture test result
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 1F, 2F,
3Fand 4F
Air arc gouging
carried out when
required
Grinding carried out
as required
Work completion
checklist recorded
as per work
instruction
Safety hazard
checked safety
checklist and
legislative
requirement
Relevant personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
acquired as per
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performing Shielded Metal Arc

Welding (SMAW) For 3G And 4G
will be able to Carry out safety
assessment at work area; Comply
to work instruction and relevant
welding procedure specification
(WPS); Verify based metal used;
Verify consumable as specified;
Check SMAW equipment and
accessories functionality; Perform
SMAW process; Perform visual
inspection and specimen test
(destructive test); Carry out back
gouging and grinding as required in
accordance with test specimen
(plate); and Compile
work
completion checklist.

Work Activity

Performance Criteria

1.3
2. Comply to work
instruction and
relevant Welding
Procedure
Specification (WPS)

2.1

2.2

Work instruction and

WPS obtained
from supervisor/
clients
representative
WPS content
checked and
confirmed as per
SOP

3.1

Type of base metal

material confirmed
against WPS and
mill certificate

4.1

Classification of
electrode checked
against WPS and
mill certificate

5.1

Welding machine
calibration status
confirmed valid as
per certification
Cable connections
secured as per SOP
Welding
accessories
condition confirmed
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3. Verify base metal

material used

4. Verify consumable as
specified

5. Check SMAW
equipment and
accessories
functionality

SOP
Hotwork permit
secured as per SOP

5.2
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

functional
6.1
6. Perform SMAW
process
6.2

6.3

6.4
6.5
6.6
7.1
7. Perform visual
inspection and
specimen test
(destructive test)

7.2

Joint configuration
checked against
WPS
Jig and fixtures setup checked and
work piece secured
in 3G and 4G
positions
Cleanliness and
preheating
conducted as
required per WPS
Welding in
accordance to WPS
requirements
Interpass cleaning
carried out as per
WPS
Carry out capping
as per WPS
Weldment
cleanliness carried
out as per work
instruction
Weldment profile
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
applicable code in
WPS
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

7.3

7.4

7.5

8.1
8. Carry out back
gouging, grinding and
back welding as
required in accordance
with test specimen

8.2
9.1

9. Compile work
completion checklist

Weldment test
specimen cut to the
applicable code
standard and
specification
requirements
Weld test coupon
bend test or fracture
test carried out in
accordance to the
applicable code,
standard and
specification
requirements
Bend test result
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 3G and
4G
Air arc gouging
carried out when
required
Grinding carried out
as required
Work completion
checklist recorded
as per work
instruction
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SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
(SMAW) FOR 5G
AND 6G (UP-HILL
AND DOWN-HILL)

MC-0243:2012C03

Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
(SMAW) For 5G And 6G describes
the competency of a welder to
perform SMAW process in specified
positions on carbon steel, stainless
steel according to established
welding procedure specification
(WPS) and work instruction. The
person who is competent in
performing Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (SMAW) For 5G And 6G
will be able to Carry out safety
assessment at work area; Comply
to work instruction and relevant
welding
procedure specification
(WPS); Verify based metal used;
Verify consumable as specified;
Check SMAW equipment and
accessories functionality; Perform
SMAW process; Perform visual
inspection and specimen test
(destructive test); and Compile
work completion checklist.

1. Carry out safety

assessment at work
area

Performance Criteria

1.1

1.2

1.3
2. Comply to work
instruction and
relevant Welding
Procedure
Specification (WPS)

2.1

2.2

Work instruction and

WPS obtained
from supervisor/
clients
representative
WPS content
checked and
confirmed as per
SOP

3.1

Type of base metal

material confirmed
against WPS and
mill certificate

4.1

Classification of
electrode checked
against WPS and
mill certificate
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3. Verify base metal

material used

4. Verify consumable as
specified

Safety hazard
checked safety
checklist and
legislative
requirement
Relevant personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
acquired as per
SOP
Hotwork permit
secured as per SOP

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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

5.1
5. Check SMAW
equipment and
accessories
functionality

5.2
5.3

6.1
6. Perform SMAW
process
6.2

6.3

6.4
6.5
6.6

Welding machine
calibration status
confirmed valid as
per certification
Cable connections
secured as per SOP
Welding
accessories
condition confirmed
functional
Joint configuration
checked against
WPS
Jig and fixtures setup checked and
work piece secured
in 5G and 6G
positions
Cleanliness and
preheating
conducted as
required per WPS
Welding in
accordance to WPS
requirements
Interpass cleaning
carried out as per
WPS
Carry out capping
as per WPS
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

7.1
7. Perform visual
inspection and
specimen test
(destructive test)

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

8.1

Weldment
cleanliness carried
out as per work
instruction
Weldment profile
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
applicable code in
WPS
Weldment test
specimen cut to the
applicable code
standard and
specification
requirements
Weld test coupon
bend test or fracture
test carried out in
accordance to the
applicable code,
standard and
specification
requirements
Bend test result
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 5G and
6G
Work completion
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Performance Criteria

8. Compile work
completion checklist
SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
(SMAW) 6GR

MC-0243:2012E01

Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
(SMAW) For 6GR describes the
competency of a welder to perform
SMAW
process
in
specified
positions
on
carbon
steel,
according to established welding
procedure specification (WPS) and
work instruction. The person who is
competent in performing Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) For
6GR will be able to Carry out safety
assessment at work area; Comply
to work instruction and relevant
welding
procedure specification
(WPS); Verify based metal used;
Verify consumable as specified;
Check SMAW equipment and
accessories functionality; Perform
SMAW process; Perform visual
inspection and specimen test
(destructive test); and Compile
work completion checklist.
CU Pre-requisite:
1. Valid certification or minimum
six (6) months experience in
pipe welding using Shielded
Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
process with evidence of
competency in 5G or 6G
position.

1. Carry out safety

assessment at work
area

1.1

1.2

1.3
2. Comply to work
instruction and
relevant Welding
Procedure
Specification (WPS)

2.1

2.2

Work instruction and

WPS obtained
from supervisor/
clients
representative
WPS content
checked and
confirmed as per
SOP

3.1

Type of base metal

material confirmed
against WPS and
mill certificate

4.1

Classification of
electrode checked
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3. Verify base metal

material used

4. Verify consumable as

checklist recorded
as per work
instruction
Safety hazard
checked safety
checklist and
legislative
requirement
Relevant personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
acquired as per
SOP
Hotwork permit
secured as per SOP

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Performance Criteria

specified

against WPS and

mill certificate
5.1

5. Check SMAW
equipment and
accessories
functionality

5.2
5.3

6.1
6. Perform SMAW
process
6.2

6.3

6.4
6.5

7.1

Welding machine
calibration status
confirmed valid as
per certification
Cable connections
secured as per SOP
Welding
accessories
condition confirmed
functional
Joint configuration
checked against
WPS
Jig and fixtures setup checked and
work piece secured
in 6GR position
Cleanliness and
preheating
conducted as
required per WPS
Welding in
accordance to WPS
requirements
Interpass cleaning
carried out as per
WPS
Weldment
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Work Activity

7. Perform visual
inspection and
specimen test
(destructive test)

Performance Criteria

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

8.1
8. Compile work
completion checklist

cleanliness carried
out as per work
instruction
Weldment profile
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
applicable code in
WPS
Weldment test
specimen cut to the
applicable code
standard and
specification
requirements
Weld test coupon
bend test or fracture
test carried out in
accordance to the
applicable code,
standard and
specification
requirements
Bend test result
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 6GR
Work completion
checklist recorded
as per work
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MC-024SUBMERGED ARC
WELDING (SAW) 1G 3:2012E02

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Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) 1G

describes the competency of a
machine operator to perform SAW
process in 1G position on carbon
steel according to established
welding procedure specification
(WPS) and work instruction. The
person who is competent in
Operate Submerged Arc Welding
(SAW) 1G will be able to Carry out
safety assessment at work area;
Comply to work instruction and
relevant
welding
procedure
specification (WPS); Carry out
safety assessment at work area;
Verify based metal used; Verify
consumable as specified; Check
SAW equipment and accessories
functionality; Operate SAW process
Machine; Perform visual inspection
and specimen test (destructive
test); and Compile work completion
checklist.
CU Pre-requisite:
1. Valid certification or minimum
three (3) months experience in
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(SMAW) process with evidence
of competency in minimum 1F
or 1G position.

Work Activity

1. Carry out safety

assessment at work
area

Performance Criteria

1.1

1.2

1.3
2. Comply to work
instruction and
relevant welding
procedure specification
(WPS)

2.1

2.2

3.1
3. Check SAW equipment
and accessories
functionality
3.2
3.3

instruction
Safety hazard
checked safety
checklist and
legislative
requirement
Relevant personal
protective
equipment (PPE)
acquired as per
SOP
Hotwork permit
secured as per SOP
Work instruction and
WPS obtained
from supervisor/
clients
representative
WPS content
checked and
confirmed as per
SOP
Welding machine
calibration status
confirmed valid as
per certification
Cable connections
secured as per SOP
Welding
accessories
condition confirmed
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

3.4

functional
Wire feeder
functionality
condition confirmed
as per
manufacturers
operating manual

4.1

Type of based metal

verified against
WPS and mill
certificate

5.1

Type of flux
confirmed as per
WPS
Classification of filler
wires checked
against WPS and
manufacturers data
sheet

4. Verify based metal

material used

5. Verify consumable as
specified
5.2

6.1
6. Operate SAW process
6.2

6.3

Joint configuration
checked as per
WPS
Jig and fixtures
(roller and track)
set-up checked and
work piece secured
in 1G position
Cleanliness and
preheating
conducted as
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

6.4
6.5
6.6

6.7
6.8
6.9

7. Perform visual
inspection and
specimen test
(destructive test)

7.1

7.2

required as per
WPS
Welding in
accordance to WPS
requirements
Interpass cleaning
carried out as per
WPS
Air arc back gouging
carried out as per
WPS
Back Grinding
carried out as per
WPS
Back welding
carried out as per
WPS
Defective profile
rectified and
accepted as per test
specimen
requirements and
WPS
Weldment
cleanliness carried
out as per work
instruction
Weldment profile
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
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Work Activity

Performance Criteria

7.3

7.4

7.5

8. Carry out back

gouging, grinding and
back welding as
required in accordance
with test specimen

8.1

9. Compile work
completion checklist

9.1

8.2

applicable code in
WPS
Weldment test
specimen cut to the
applicable code
standard and
specification
requirements
Weld test coupon
bend test or fracture
test carried out in
accordance to the
applicable code,
standard and
specification
requirements
Bend test result
checked against
acceptance and
rejection criteria of
the applicable code
in WPS for 1G
Air arc gouging
carried out when
required
Grinding carried out
as required
Work completion
checklist record as
per work instruction
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