COMPETENCY PROFILE (CP)

Sub Sector WELDING TECHNOLOGY AND FABRICATIONJob Area SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)Level THREE (3)

CU Title CU Code CU Descriptor Work Activity Performance Criteria

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

MC-024-3:2012-C01

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 as-sessment at work area

2. Comply to work in-struction and relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

3. Verify base metal ma-terial used

1.1 Safety hazard checked against safety checklist and legislative require-ment

1.2 Relevant personal protective equip-ment (PPE) ac-quired as per Stand-ard Operating Pro-cedure (SOP)

1.3 Hotwork permit se-cured as per SOP

2.1 Work instruction and WPS obtained from supervisor/ client’s representative

2.2 WPS content checked and con-firmed against ap-plicable code, standard and spe-cification

3.1 Type of base metal

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(plate and pipe); and Compile work completion checklist.

4. Verify consumable as specified

5. Check SMAW equip-ment and accessories functionality

6. Perform SMAW pro-cess

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

5.2 Cable connections secured as per SOP

5.3 Welding accessor-ies condition con-firmed functional

6.1 Joint configuration checked against WPS

6.2 Jig and fixtures set-up checked and work piece secured in 1F, 2F, 3F, 4F, 1G and 2G positions

6.3 Cleanliness and preheating conduc-ted as per WPS

6.4 Welding in accord-ance to WPS re-quirement

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7. Perform visual inspec-tion and specimen test (destructive test)

6.5 Interpass cleaning carried out as per WPS

6.6 Carry out capping as per WPS

7.1 Weldment cleanli-ness carried out as per work instruction

7.2 Weldment profile checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of ap-plicable code in WPS

7.3 Weldment test spe-cimen cut to the ap-plicable code stand-ard and specifica-tion requirements

7.4 Weld test coupon bend test or fracture test carried out in accordance to the applicable code, standard and spe-cification require-ments

7.5 Bend test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the

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8. Carry out back gou-ging, grinding and back welding as re-quired in accordance with test specimen

9. Compile work comple-tion checklist

applicable code in WPS for 1G and 2G

7.6 Fracture test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the applicable code in WPS for 1F, 2F, 3Fand 4F

8.1 Air arc gouging car-ried out when re-quired

8.2 Grinding carried out as required

9.1 Work completion checklist recorded as per work instruc-tion

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) FOR 3G AND 4G

MC-024-3:2012-C02

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 performing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) For 3G And 4G will be able to Carry out safety assessment at work area; Comply

1. Carry out safety as-sessment at work area

2. Comply to work in-

1.1 Safety hazard checked safety checklist and legis-lative requirement

1.2 Relevant personal protective equip-ment (PPE) ac-quired as per SOP

1.3 Hotwork permit se-cured as per SOP

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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.

struction and relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

3. Verify base metal ma-terial used

4. Verify consumable as specified

5. Check SMAW equip-ment and accessories functionality

6. Perform SMAW pro-cess

2.1 Work instruction and WPS obtained from supervisor/ cli-ent’s representative

2.2 WPS content checked and con-firmed 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

5.2 Cable connections secured as per SOP

5.3 Welding accessor-ies condition con-firmed functional

6.1 Joint configuration checked against WPS

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7. Perform visual inspec-tion and specimen test (destructive test)

6.2 Jig and fixtures set-up checked and work piece secured in 3G and 4G posi-tions

6.3 Cleanliness and preheating conduc-ted as required per WPS

6.4 Welding in accord-ance to WPS re-quirements

6.5 Interpass cleaning carried out as per WPS

6.6 Carry out capping as per WPS

7.1 Weldment cleanli-ness carried out as per work instruction

7.2 Weldment profile checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of ap-plicable code in WPS

7.3 Weldment test spe-cimen cut to the ap-plicable code stand-ard and specifica-tion requirements

7.4 Weld test coupon 20

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8. Carry out back gou-ging, grinding and back welding as re-quired in accordance with test specimen

9. Compile work comple-tion checklist

bend test or fracture test carried out in accordance to the applicable code, standard and spe-cification require-ments

7.5 Bend test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the applicable code in WPS for 3G and 4G

8.1 Air arc gouging car-ried out when re-quired

8.2 Grinding carried out as required

9.1 Work completion checklist recorded as per work instruc-tion

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) FOR 5G AND 6G (UP-HILL AND DOWN-HILL)

MC-024-3:2012-C03

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

1. Carry out safety as-sessment at work area

1.1 Safety hazard checked safety checklist and legis-lative requirement

1.2 Relevant personal protective equip-ment (PPE) ac-quired as per SOP

1.3 Hotwork permit se-21

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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.

2. Comply to work in-struction and relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

3. Verify base metal ma-terial used

4. Verify consumable as specified

5. Check SMAW equip-ment and accessories functionality

cured as per SOP

2.1 Work instruction and WPS obtained from supervisor/ cli-ent’s representative

2.2 WPS content checked and con-firmed 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

5.2 Cable connections secured as per SOP

5.3 Welding accessor-ies condition con-firmed functional

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6. Perform SMAW pro-cess

7. Perform visual inspec-tion and specimen test (destructive test)

checked against WPS

6.2 Jig and fixtures set-up checked and work piece secured in 5G and 6G posi-tions

6.3 Cleanliness and preheating conduc-ted as required per WPS

6.4 Welding in accord-ance to WPS re-quirements

6.5 Interpass cleaning carried out as per WPS

6.6 Carry out capping as per WPS

7.1 Weldment cleanli-ness carried out as per work instruction

7.2 Weldment profile checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of ap-plicable code in WPS

7.3 Weldment test spe-cimen cut to the ap-plicable code stand-ard and specifica-

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8. Compile work comple-tion checklist

tion requirements7.4 Weld test coupon

bend test or fracture test carried out in accordance to the applicable code, standard and spe-cification require-ments

7.5 Bend test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the applicable code in WPS for 5G and 6G

8.1 Work completion checklist recorded as per work instruc-tion

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) 6GR

MC-024-3:2012-E01

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

1. Carry out safety as-sessment at work area

1.1 Safety hazard checked safety checklist and legis-lative requirement

1.2 Relevant personal protective equip-ment (PPE) ac-quired as per SOP

1.3 Hotwork permit se-24

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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.

2. Comply to work in-struction and relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

3. Verify base metal ma-terial used

4. Verify consumable as specified

5. Check SMAW equip-ment and accessories functionality

6. Perform SMAW pro-cess

cured as per SOP

2.1 Work instruction and WPS obtained from supervisor/ cli-ent’s representative

2.2 WPS content checked and con-firmed 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

5.2 Cable connections secured as per SOP

5.3 Welding accessor-ies condition con-firmed functional

6.1 Joint configuration checked against

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7. Perform visual inspec-tion and specimen test (destructive test)

WPS6.2 Jig and fixtures set-

up checked and work piece secured in 6GR position

6.3 Cleanliness and preheating conduc-ted as required per WPS

6.4 Welding in accord-ance to WPS re-quirements

6.5 Interpass cleaning carried out as per WPS

7.1 Weldment cleanli-ness carried out as per work instruction

7.2 Weldment profile checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of ap-plicable code in WPS

7.3 Weldment test spe-cimen cut to the ap-plicable code stand-ard and specifica-tion requirements

7.4 Weld test coupon bend test or fracture test carried out in

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8. Compile work comple-tion checklist

accordance to the applicable code, standard and spe-cification require-ments

7.5 Bend test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the applicable code in WPS for 6GR

8.1 Work completion checklist recorded as per work instruc-tion

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SUBMERGED ARC WELDING (SAW) 1G

MC-024-3:2012-E02

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.

1. Carry out safety as-sessment at work area

2. Comply to work in-struction and relevant welding procedure specification (WPS)

3. Check SAW equipment and accessories func-tionality

1.1 Safety hazard checked safety checklist and legis-lative requirement

1.2 Relevant personal protective equip-ment (PPE) ac-quired as per SOP

1.3 Hotwork permit se-cured as per SOP

2.1 Work instruction and WPS obtained from supervisor/ cli-ent’s representative

2.2 WPS content checked and con-firmed as per SOP

3.1 Welding machine calibration status confirmed valid as per certification

3.2 Cable connections secured as per SOP

3.3 Welding accessor-ies condition con-firmed functional

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4. Verify based metal ma-terial used

5. Verify consumable as specified

6. Operate SAW process

tionality condition confirmed as per manufacturer’s op-erating manual

4.1 Type of based metal verified against WPS and mill certi-ficate

5.1 Type of flux con-firmed as per WPS

5.2 Classification of filler wires checked against WPS and manufacturer’s data sheet

6.1 Joint configuration checked as per WPS

6.2 Jig and fixtures (roller and track) set-up checked and work piece secured in 1G position

6.3 Cleanliness and preheating conduc-ted as required as per WPS

6.4 Welding in accord-ance to WPS re-quirements

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7. Perform visual inspec-tion and specimen test (destructive test)

6.5 Interpass cleaning carried out as per WPS

6.6 Air arc back gouging carried out as per WPS

6.7 Back Grinding car-ried out as per WPS

6.8 Back welding car-ried out as per WPS

6.9 Defective profile rectified and accep-ted as per test spe-cimen requirements and WPS

7.1 Weldment cleanli-ness carried out as per work instruction

7.2 Weldment profile checked against acceptance and re-jection criteria of ap-plicable code in WPS

7.3 Weldment test spe-cimen cut to the ap-plicable code stand-ard and specifica-tion requirements

7.4 Weld test coupon bend test or fracture

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8. Carry out back gou-ging, grinding and back welding as re-quired in accordance with test specimen

9. Compile work comple-tion checklist

test carried out in accordance to the applicable code, standard and spe-cification require-ments

7.5 Bend test result checked against ac-ceptance and rejec-tion criteria of the applicable code in WPS for 1G

8.1 Air arc gouging car-ried out when re-quired

8.2 Grinding carried out as required

9.1 Work completion checklist record as per work instruction

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