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SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE I 

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in accordance with industry standards. It covers core competencies such as Setting-up Welding Equipment, Preparing Weld Materials, Fitting up Weld Materials, Welding Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW and Repairing Welds.

Nominal Training Hours:

28 hrs. ( Basic Competencies)

56 hrs. ( Common Competencies)

184 hrs. ( Core Competencies)

Total: 268 hours

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II 

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of SMAW 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 Using SMAW, Welding Carbon Steel Plates and Pipes Using SMAW and Repairing Welds.

Nominal Training Hours:

18 hrs. ( Basic Competencies)

56 hrs. (Common Competencies)

194 hrs. ( Core Competencies)

Total: 268 hours

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