DECEMBER Edition 2013

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULUM
COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NAME

SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 4

CODE NAME

MTK 503

LEVEL

3 SEMESTER 5

CREDIT UNIT

4.0

CONTACT HOUR

FACE TO FACE

: 7.0 HOURS / WEEK

NON FACE TO FACE

COURSE TYPE

VOCATIONAL

PREREQUISITE

MTK 203: SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 1

MTK 302: SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 2
MTK 403: SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 3

CORE REQUISITE

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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:1. Weld 8 inches nominal pipe size (NPS) schedule 40 carbon steel pipe in 6G position
2. Weld 2 inches nominal pipe size (NPS) schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in 6G position
3. Weld 8 inches nominal pipe size (NPS) carbon steel pipe schedule 40 with schedule 80 in 6GR position
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This unit identifies the competence required to weld 8 inches nominal pipe size (NPS) schedule 40 carbon steel pipe in 6G position, 2
inches nominal pipe size (NPS) schedule 80 carbon steel pipe in 6G position, 8 inches nominal pipe size (NPS) carbon steel pipe schedule 40
with schedule 80 in 6GR position by selecting, preparing and setting the plates; using SMAW process and checking the weldment so that the
pipe is welded according to welding instruction/procedure and the weldment is free from defect and meet the specified welding standard

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 4

CODE NAME

MTK 503

CONTENT STANDARD
1. WELD 8 INCHES
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE
(NPS) SCHEDULE 40
CARBON STEEL PIPE
IN 6G POSITION

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1.1

Identify and select pipe required

1.1.1

Identify type of carbon steel and its properties according to

BS/AWS

1.2

Prepare the edges of material

1.2.1

Identify purpose for edge preparation in accordance to

BS/ AWS
Name types and size of pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS
Measure and mark material according to work
requrement.
Use cutting tools and equipment in accordance to
standard operational procedures/
Interpret welding drawing according to work
specification.

1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
1.3

Set welding current

1.3.1
1.3.2

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Apply safety precaution related to handling of electrical

equipment in accordance to standard safety procedures.
Set welding current according to work requirements.

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1.4

Identify and select welding

electrode

1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3

1.5

Align and tack weld plates

1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3

Identify jigs and fixtures according to work requirement

Align pipe according to work position
Tack weld pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS

1.6

Carry out welding using

E7016/E7018 low hydrogen
electrode

1.6.1

Apply safety precaution during welding process in

accordance to OSHA.
Prepare parent metal in accordance to BS/ AWS.
Set correct welding current in accordance to BS/ AWS
Weld carbon steel pipe in 6G position in accordance to
BS/ AWS
Maintain correct arc length, electrode angle and travel
speed according to BS/AWS
Use correct type and classification of electrodes in
accordance to BS/ AWS.

1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6

1.7

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Identify types of electrode classification in accordance to

BS/ AWS
Choose correct electrode required ccording to work
reuirement
Describe the importance of electrode storage in
accordance to BS/ AWS

Inspect weldment after welding

1.7.1
1.7.2

Inspect surface defect according to BS/ AWS

Practise safety consciousness, cautious, alertness and
patience.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARTS

PROGRAMME

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 4

CODE NAME

MTK 503

CONTENT STANDARD
2. WELD 2 INCHES
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE
(NPS) SCHEDULE 80
CARBON STEEL PIPE
IN 6G POSITION

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LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.1

Identify and select pipe required

2.1.1 Identify type of carbon steel and its properties according to

BS/AWS

2.2

Prepare the edges of material

2.2.1 Identify purpose for edge preparation in accordance to BS/

AWS
2.2.2 Name types and size of pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS
2.2.3 Measure and mark material according to work requrement.
2.2.4 Use cutting tools and equipment in accordance to
standard operational procedures/
2.2.5 Interpret welding drawing according to work specification.

2.3

Set welding current

2.3.1 Apply safety precaution related to handling of electrical

equipment in accordance to standard safety procedures.
2.3.2 Set welding current according to work requirements.

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2.4

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Identify and select welding

electrode

2.5

Align and tack weld plates

2.6

Carry out welding using

E7016/E7018 low hydrogen
electrode

2.7

Inspect weldment after welding

2.4.1 Identify types of electrode classification in accordance to

BS/ AWS
2.4.2 Choose correct electrode required ccording to work
reuirement
2.4.3 Describe the importance of electrode storage in
accordance to BS/ AWS
2.5.1 Identify jigs and fixtures according to work requirement
2.5.2 Align pipe according to work position
2.5.3 Tack weld pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS
2.6.1 Apply safety precaution during welding process in
accordance to OSHA.
2.6.2 Prepare parent metal in accordance to BS/ AWS.
2.6.3 Set correct welding current in accordance to BS/ AWS
2.6.4 Weld carbon steel pipe in 6G position in accordance to
BS/ AWS
2.6.5 Maintain correct arc length, electrode angle and travel
speed according to BS/AWS
2.6.6 Use correct type and classification of electrodes in
accordance to BS/ AWS.
2.7.1 Inspect surface defect according to BS/ AWS
2.7.2 Practise safety consciousness, cautious, alertness and
patience.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

WELDING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

SMAW (SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING) PROCESS 4

CODE NAME

MTK 503

CONTENT STANDARD
3. WELD 8 INCHES
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE
(NOS) CARBON STEEL
PIPE SCHEDULE 40
WITH SCHEDULE 80 IN
6GR POSITION

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

3.1

Identify and select pipe required

3.1.1 Identify type of carbon steel and its properties according to

BS/AWS

3.2

Prepare the edges of material

3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5

3.3

Set welding current

3.3.1
3.3.2

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Identify purpose for edge preparation in accordance to

BS/ AWS
Name types and size of pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS
Measure and mark material according to work
requrement.
Use cutting tools and equipment in accordance to
standard operational procedures/
Interpret welding drawing according to work
specification.
Apply safety precaution related to handling of electrical
equipment in accordance to standard safety procedures.
Set welding current according to work requirements.

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3.4

Identify and select welding

electrode

3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3

3.5

Align and tack weld plates

3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3

Identify jigs and fixtures according to work requirement

Align pipe according to work position
Tack weld pipe in accordance to BS/ AWS

3.6

Carry out welding using

E7016/E7018 low hydrogen
electrode

3.6.1

Apply safety precaution during welding process in

accordance to OSHA.
Prepare parent metal in accordance to BS/ AWS.
Set correct welding current in accordance to BS/ AWS
Weld carbon steel pipe in 6G position in accordance to
BS/ AWS
Maintain correct arc length, electrode angle and travel
speed according to BS/AWS
Use correct type and classification of electrodes in
accordance to BS/ AWS.

3.6.2
3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.6.6

3.7

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Identify types of electrode classification in accordance to

BS/ AWS
Choose correct electrode required ccording to work
reuirement
Describe the importance of electrode storage in
accordance to BS/ AWS

Inspect weldment after welding

3.7.1
3.7.2

Inspect surface defect according to BS/ AWS

Practise safety consciousness, cautious, alertness and
patience.

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