HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome!

Welcome!
The unit of competency, " WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES AND PIPES USING
SMAW", is one of the competencies of SMAW NC II, a course which
comprises the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a SMAW NC II
trainee to possess.
The module CLEAN ROOT PASS, contains training materials and
activities related to this unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes
required in welding carbon steel plates and pipes using SMAW process.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning
activities in order to complete each learning outcome. In each
learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Task Sheets
and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you
have questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:
 Read information sheets and complete theself-checks. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
 Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are confident
that your outputs conform to the Performance Criteria Checklist
that follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets and Job Sheets to your
facilitator for evaluation and recording in the Accomplishment
Chart. Outputs shall serve as your portfolio during the Institutional
Competency Evaluation. When you feel confident that you have had
sufficient practice, ask your trainer to evaluate you. The results of
your assessment will be recorded in your Progress Chart and
Accomplishment Chart.
You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this
competency before moving to another competency. A Certificate of
Achievement will be awarded to you after passing the evaluation.
You need to complete this module before you can perform the
module on Facilitating Learning Sessions.
 JAVIER VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

Javier, Leyte

Name: Rodrigo Dalin-as Jr. Qualification: SMAW NC-II

Address: Sta. Cruz Javier, Leyte
School: JAVIER VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

Data Gathering Instrument for Trainee’s Characteristics

Please answer the following instrument according to the characteristics
described below. Encircle the letter of your choice that best describes you as a
learner. Blank spaces are provided for some data that need your response.
Characteristics of learners

Language, literacy and Average grade in: Average grade in:

numeracy (LL&N)
English Math

a. 95 and above a. 95 and above

b. 90 to 94 b. 90 to 94
c. 85 to 89 c. 85 to 89
d. 80 to 84 d. 80 to 84
a. 75 to 79 e. 75 to 79

Cultural and language Ethnicity/culture:

background
a. Ifugao
b. Igorot
c. Ibanag
d. Gaddang
e. Muslim
f. Ibaloy
g. Others( please specify) Waray-Waray

Education & general Highest Educational Attainment:

knowledge
a. High School Level
 Characteristics of learners

b. High School Graduate

c. College Level
d. College Graduate
e. with units in Master’s degree
f. Masteral Graduate
g. With units in Doctoral Level
h. Doctoral Graduate
Sex a. Male
b. Female
Age Your age: 24

Physical ability 1. Disabilities(if any)_____________________

2. Existing Health Conditions (Existing illness if any)
a. None
b. Asthma
c. Heart disease
d. Anemia
e. Hypertension
f. Diabetes
g. Others(please specify) ___________________
Previous experience with TM Certificates
the topic a. TQ certified
b. TM graduate
c. TM trainer
d. TM lead trainer
Number of years as a competency trainer None
Previous learning List down trainings related SMAW NC II
experience None
Training Level completed National Certificates acquired and NC level
None
Special courses Other courses related to SMAW NC II
a. Units in education
b. Master’s degree units in education
c. Others(please specify)
d. None
Learning styles
a. Visual - The visual learner takes mental pictures of information
 Characteristics of learners

given, so in order for this kind of learner to retain information, oral

or written, presentations of new information must contain
diagrams and drawings, preferably in color. The visual learner
can't concentrate with a lot of activity around him and will focus
better and learn faster in a quiet study environment.
b. Kinesthetic - described as the students in the classroom, who have
problems sitting still and who often bounce their legs while
tapping their fingers on the desks. They are often referred to as
hyperactive students with concentration issues.
c. Auditory- a learner who has the ability to remember speeches and
lectures in detail but has a hard time with written text. Having to
read long texts is pointless and will not be retained by the auditory
learner unless it is read aloud.
d. Activist - Learns by having a go
e. Reflector - Learns most from activities where they can watch,
listen and then review what has happened.
f. Theorist - Learns most when ideas are linked to existing theories
and concepts.
g. Pragmatist - Learns most from learning activities that are directly
relevant to their situation.

Other needs a. Financially challenged

b. Working student
c. Solo parent
d. Others(please specify) ___________________________

Prepared by:

MARK ANHONY B. TISADO

Trainer
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Javier, Leyte

Questionnaire to determine Trainees’ Learning Style:

Name: Rodrigo Dalin-as Jr. Qualification: SMAW NC-II

What’s Your Learning Style?

For these questions, choose the first answer that comes to mind and
click on a, b, or c. do not spend too much time in thinking about any one
question.

1. When you study for a test, would you rather

A. Read notes, read headings in a book, and look at diagrams and
illustrations?
B. Have someone ask you questions, or repeat facts silently to yourself?
C. Write things out on index cards and make models or diagrams?
2. Which of these do you do when you listen to music?
A. Daydream (see things that go with the music)
B. Hum along
C. Move with the music; tap your foot, etc.
3. When you work at solving a problem do you
A. Make a list, organize the steps, and check them off as they are done?
B. Make a few phone calls and talk to friends or experts?
C. Make a model of the problem or walk through all the steps in your
mind?
4. When you read for fun, do you prefer
A. A travel book with a lot of picture in it?
B. A mystery book with a lot of conversation in it?
C. A book where you answer questions and solve problems?
5. To learn how a computer works, would you rather
A. Watch a movie about it?
 B. Listen to someone explain it?
C. Take the computer apart and try to figure it out for yourself?
6. You have just entered a science museum, what will you do first?
A. Look around and find a map showing the locations of the various
exhibits.
B. Talk to a museum guide and ask about exhibits.
C. Go into the first exhibit that looks interesting, and read directions
later.

7. What kind of restaurant would you rather not go to?

A. one with lights too bright?
B. one with the music too loud?
C. one with uncomfortable chair?
8. Would you rather go to
A. an art class?
B. a music class?
C. an exercise class?
9. Which are you most likely to do when you are happy
A. grin
B. shout with joy
C. jump for joy
10. If you were at a party, what would you be most likely to remember the
next day
A. the faces of the people there, but not the names
B. the names but not the faces
C. the things you did and said while you were there
11. When you see the word “d-o-g”, what do you do first
A. think of a picture of a particular dog
B. say the word “dog “to yourself silently
C. senses the feeling of being with a dog (fitting it, running with it, etc.)
12. When you tell a story, would you rather
A. writes it?
B. tells it out loud?
 C. acts it out?
13. What is most distracting for you are trying to concentrate?
A. visual distraction
B. noises
C. other sensation like, tight shoes or worry
14. What are you most likely to do when you are angry?
A. scowl
B. shout or blow up
C. stomp off and slam doors
15. When you aren’t sure how to spell a word, which of these are you most
likely to do?
A. write it out to see if it looks right
B. Sound it out
C. writes it out to see if it feels out
16. Which are you most likely to do when standing in a long line at the movies?
A. look at posters advertising other movies
B. talk to the person next to you
C. tap your foot or move around in some other way

TO DETERMINE YOUR LEARNING STYLE: The learning style of the learner is visual.

Total your a’s, b’s, c’s. If you scored mostly

A’s you may have a visual learning style. =7

B’s you may have an auditory learning style. = 5

C’s you may have a kinesthetic learning style. =4

 JAVIER VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

Javier, Leyte

FORM 1.1 SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLISTS

INSTRUCTIONS: This Self-Check Instrument will give the trainer necessary data or information which is
essential in planning training sessions. Please check the appropriate box of your
answer to the questions below.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

CAN I…? YES NO

PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

Obtain and convey workplace information /

Complete relevant work related documents. /

Participate in workplace meeting and discussion /

WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT/

Describe and identify team role and responsibility in a team /

Describe work as a team member. /

PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals /

Set and meet work priorities /

Maintain professional growth and development /

PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Identity hazards and risks /

Evaluate hazards and risks /

Control hazards and risks /

Maintain occupational health and safety awareness /

COMMON COMPETENCIES

APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES

Identify hazardous area /

Use personal protective clothing and devices /

/
Perform safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
Perform first aid /

Use Fire extinguisher /

INTERPRET DRAWING AND SKETCHES

Identify standard alphabet of lines /

/
Identify orthographic/ isometric views
/
Interpret standard drawing symbols, dimensional tolerances
and notations
PERFORM INDUSTRY CALCULATION

Perform four fundamental operations. /

Perform conversion of units /

Perform calculations on algebraic expressions /

Compute percentage and ratio /

CONTIBUTE TO QUALITY SYSTEM

Inspect work done. /

INTERPRET DRAWING AND SKETCHES

Identify standard alphabet of lines /

/
Identify orthographic/ isometric views
/
Interpret standard drawing symbols, dimensional tolerances
and notations
PERFORM INDUSTRY CALCULATION

Perform four fundamental operations. /

Perform conversion of units /

Perform calculations on algebraic expressions /

Compute percentage and ratio /

Apply quality standards to work /

Protect company property and customer interests /

USE HAND TOOLS

Select hand tools /

Use hand tools /

Maintain hand tools /

PREPARE WELD MATERIALS

Set up cutting equipment /

Cut and prepare edge of materials /

Clean surfaces and edges /

Prepare welding consumables /

Prepare welding safety and protective equipment /

SET UP WELDING EQUIPMENTS

Set up welding machine /

Set up welding accessories /

INTERPRET DRAWING AND SKETCHES

Identify standard alphabet of lines /

/
Identify orthographic/ isometric views
/
Interpret standard drawing symbols, dimensional tolerances
and notations
PERFORM INDUSTRY CALCULATION

Perform four fundamental operations. /

Perform conversion of units /

Perform calculations on algebraic expressions /

Compute percentage and ratio /

Set up welding positioners, jigs and /

FIT- UP WELD MATERIALS

Perform tack welding /

Check gap and alignment /

REPAIR WELD

Mark/locate weld defects /

Prepare tools and equipment /

Remove defects /

Perform re-welding /
CORE COMPETENCY

WELD CARBON STEEL PIPES USING SMAW

Perform root pass /

Clean root pass /

Weld subsequent/ filling passes /

Perform capping /
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Javier, Leyte

Evidences/Proof of Current Competencies(Sample)

Form 1.2: Evidence of Current Competencies acquired related to

Job/Occupation

Current
Proof/Evidence Means of validating
competencies

Weld Carbon
NONE NONE
Steel Plates
and Pipes Using
SMAW
Form No. 1.4: Training Needs

Training Needs Module Title/Module of Instruction

(Learning Outcomes)

 Perform root pass

 Clean root pass
 Weld subsequent/ filling
passes CLEANING ROOT PASS
 Perform capping