Course Title: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Nominal Duration: 80 hours

Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and
attitudes of a GMAW Welder in accordance with industry standards. It covers
competencies such as Setting-up Welding equipment, Preparing weld materials, fitting up
weld materials, welding carbon steel plates and pipes using GMAW equipment.

Course Outcome:

Upon completion of the course, the trainees/students must be able to:

 Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1G)

 Weld carbon steel plates in horizontal position (2G)
 Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)
 Weld carbon steel plates in overhead position (4G)
 Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1F)
 Weld carbon steel plates in horizontal position (2F)
 Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3F)
 Weld carbon steel pipes in horizontal position (2G)
 Weld carbon steel pipes in Fixed pipe horizontal position (5G)
 Weld carbon steel pipes in fixed pipe, inclined at 45 position (6G)

Entry Requirements:

1. At least 18 years old

2. Welding, NC II
3. Good Moral Character
4. Physically and mentally healthy
 Course Structure:

Units of Competency Module Title (Subject) Module Content No. of

(Elements) Hours

1. Weld carbon steel plate MIG Welding 1.1.1 1 Essentials of 40

using GMAW welding
1.1 Performing groove 1.1.2 International welding
welding on carbon steel codes and
plate standards
1.1.3 Acceptable weld
profiles
1.1.4 Weld defects, causes
and remedies
1.1.5 Welding Procedure
Specifications
(WPS)
1.1.6 Welding techniques
and procedures
1.1.7 Safe welding
practices

1.2. Perform fillet weld in

1F, 2F, and 3F test position

1.3. Perform groove weld in

1G, 2G, and 3G test
position

2.1.1 Essentials of welding

2. Weld carbon steel pipe 2.1 Performing groove 2.1.2 International welding 40
using GMAW welding on carbon steel codes and standards
pipe 1. Acceptable
weld profiles
2.1.3 Weld defects, causes
and remedies
2.1.4 Welding Procedure
Specifications (WPS)
2.1.5 Welding techniques
and procedures
2.1.6 Safe welding
practices

CORE COMPETENCIES
SECTOR : WELDING GMAW

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES

MODULE TITLE : Performing Groove Welding on Carbon Steel Plates

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in

performing groove welding on carbon steel plates in different

positions such as 1G, 2G, 3G, & 4G

NOMINAL DURATION : 40 Hrs.

QUALIFICATION : NC III

PREREQUISITE :

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1G)

LO2. Weld carbon steel plates in horizontal position (2G)

LO3. Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3G)

LO4. Weld carbon steel plates in overhead position (4G)

LO5. Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1F)

LO6. Weld carbon steel plates in horizontal position (2F)

LO7. Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3F)

LO1: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN FLAT POSITION (1G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
 1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/
standards on
 excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on
 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps
3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads
CONTENTS

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
  Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards

METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO2: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN HORIZONTAL POSITION (2G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/
standards on
 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
  excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks
2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on
 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps
3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads
CONTENTS:

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth

2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
  Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards

METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO3: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN VERTICAL POSITION (3G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/

standards on
 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
  excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks

1. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on

 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:
 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass

3. Supplies/ Materials
  MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards
METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO4: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN OVERHEAD POSITION (4G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/

standards on
 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
 excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks
2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on
 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
  cold laps
3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
  apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards

METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO5: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN FLAT POSITION (1F)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on
 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps

2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

1. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads
CONTENTS
  Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards
METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO6: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN HORIZONTAL POSITION (2F)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on
 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices
CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:
 1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards

METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO7: WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES IN VERTICAL POSITION (3F)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on

 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps

2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
  Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel plates
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards
METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

SECTOR : WELDING GMAW

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WELD CARBON STEEL PIPE

MODULE TITLE : Performing Groove Welding on Carbon Steel Pipes

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers groove welding on carbon steel pipe
in different positions such as 2G, 5G & 6G.
NOMINAL DURATION : 40 Hrs.
QUALIFICATION : NC III
PREREQUISITE :
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Weld carbon steel pipes in horizontal position (2G)

LO2. Weld carbon steel pipes in Fixed pipe horizontal position (5G)

LO3. Weld carbon steel pipes in fixed pipe, inclined at 45 position (6G)

LO1: WELD CARBON STEEL PIPE IN HORIZONTAL POSITION (2G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/

standards on

 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
 excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks

2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on

 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps

3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads
CONTENTS:

 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel pipe
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards
METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO2: WELD CARBON STEEL PIPE IN FIXED PIPE HORIZONTAL POSITION (5G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/
standards on

 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
 excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks

2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on

 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold laps

3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:
 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
  Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel pipe
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards

METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation

LO3: WELD CARBON STEEL PIPE IN FIXED, PIPE INCLINED AT 45 POSITIONS (6G)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Root penetration not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding codes/

standards on

 concavity
 convexity
 undercut
 excess penetration
 lack of fusion
 burn-through
 cracks

2. Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by welding
codes/ standards on

 height of reinforcement
 underfill
 porosities
 undercut
 cracks
 cold lap

3. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards

4. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards

5. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:

 spatters
 arc strikes
 slag
 uniformity of beads

CONTENTS:
 Essentials of welding
 International welding codes and standards
 Acceptable weld profiles
 Weld defects, causes and remedies
 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
 Welding techniques and procedures
 Safe welding practices

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

 1. Equipment
 GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
 Welding table or jig
 Portable grinder
 Welding booth
2. Tools/Accessories
 Welding mask
 Steel brush
 Clear glass
 Chipping hammer
 Dark glass
3. Supplies/ Materials
 MIG wire
 Carbon steel pipe
 Cutting grinding disk
 shielding gases
4. Personal protective equipment
 safety shoes
 apron
 leggings
 safety goggles
 gloves
5. Training Materials
 GMAW welding manuals
 Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
 welding standards
METHODOLOGY:
 Project Method
 Competency-based learning materials guided
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
 Written/oral
 Interview
 Direct observation