COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM /
Sector:
METALS AND ENGINEERING
Qualification:
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) NC III
/ Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig City, Metro Manila

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

A. Course Design 1-5

B. Modules of Instruction 6-95

·  BASIC COMPETENCIES

o  Leading workplace communication 7-10

o  Leading small team 11-15

o  Developing and practicing negotiation skills 16-18

o  Identifying/ determining fundamental cause of problem 19-22

o  Using mathematical concepts and techniques 23-26

o  Using relevant technologies 27-30

·  COMMON COMPETENCIES

o  Applying safety practices 32-37

o  Interpreting drawing and sketches 38-41

o  Performing industry calculation 42-46

o  Contributing to quality system 47-50

o  Using hand tools 51-54

o  Preparing weld materials 55-60

o  Setting-up welding equipment 61-64

o  Fitting-up materials 65-67

o  Repairing weld 68-72

·  CORE COMPETENCIES

o  Performing fillet welding on alloy steel plate. 74-78

o  Performing groove welding on alloy steel plate 79-82

o  Performing groove welding on alloy steel pipe 83-86

COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : FLUX-CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) NC III

NOMINAL DURATION : 148 hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills of a WELDER in accordance with industry standards. It covers core competencies such as; weld alloy steel plates and weld alloy steel pipe using FCAW. This includes common competencies; apply safety practices, interpret drawing and sketches, perform industry calculations, contribute to quality system, use hand tools, prepare weld materials, setup welding equipment, fit up weld materials and repair welds. It also includes competencies such as, lead workplace communication, lead small teams, develop and practice negotiation skills, solve workplace problem related to work activity, solve mathematical concept and techniques and use relevant technologies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate/ trainee must posses any of the following qualifications;

·  completed training in FCAW NC II or a holder of FCAW NC II

·  can communicate either orally and in written form

·  physically and mentally fit

·  can perform basic mathematical computation


COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES

(20 hours)

UNIT OF COMPETENCY /

MODULE TITLE

/ LEARNING OUTCOMES / NOMINAL DURATION

1. Lead workplace communication

/ 1.1 Leading workplace communication / 1.1.1 Communicate information about workplace processes.
1.1.2 Lead workplace discussions.
1.1.3 Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace. / 3 hours

2. Lead small team

/ 2.1 Leading small team / 2.1.1 Provide team leadership.
2.1.2 Assign responsibilities among members.
2.1.3 Set performance expectation for team members.
2.1.4 Supervise team performance. / 3 hours
3. Develop and practice negotiation skills / 3.1 Developing and practicing negotiation skills /

3.1.1 Plan negotiations

3.1.2 Participate in negotiations / 4 hours

4. Solve workplace problem related to work activity

/ 4.1 Identifying/ determining fundamental cause of problem / 4.1.1 Explain the analytical techniques.
4.1.2 Identify the problem.
4.1.3 Determine the possible cause/s of the problem. / 4 hours
5. Solve mathematical concept and techniques / 5.1 Solving mathematical concept and techniques / 5.1.1 Identify mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems.
5.1.2 Apply mathematical procedure/ solution.
5.1.3 Analyze results. / 3 hours
6. Use relevant technologies / 6.1 Use relevant technologies / 6.1.1 Study/ select appropriate technology
6.1.2 Apply relevant technology.
6.1.3 Maintain/ enhance relevant technology / 3 hours

COMMON COMPETENCIES

(56 hours)

UNIT OF COMPETENCY / MODULE TITLE / LEARNING OUTCOMES / NOMINAL DURATION /
1.  Apply safety
practices / 1.1 Applying safety practices /

1.1.1 Identify hazardous area

1.1.2 Use personal protective clothing and devices

1.1.3 Perform safe handling of tools, equipment and materials

1.1.4 Perform first aid

1.1.5 Use Fire extinguisher

/ 8 hours
2. Interpret drawing and sketches / 2.1 Interpreting drawing and sketches / 2.1.1 Identify standard alphabet of lines
2.1.2 Identify orthographic/ isometric views
2.1.3 Interpret standard drawing symbols, dimensional tolerances and notations / 8 hours
3. Perform industry calculation / 3.1 Performing industry calculation / 3.1.1 Perform four fundamental operations.
3.1.2 Perform conversion of units
3.1.3 Perform calculations on algebraic expressions
3.1.4 Compute percentage and ratio / 8 hours
4. Contribute to quality system / 4.1 Contributing to quality system / 4.1.1 Inspect work done.
4.1.2 Apply quality standards to work
4.1.3 Protect company property and customer interests / 4 hours
5. Use handtools / 5.1 Using handtools / 5.1.1 Select hand tools
5.1.2 Use hand tools
5.1.3 Maintain hand tools / 4 hours
6. Prepare weld materials / 6.1 Preparing weld materials / 6.1.1 Set up cutting equipment
6.1.2 Cut and prepare edge of materials
6.1.3 Clean surfaces and edges
6.1.4 Prepare welding consumables
6.1.5 Prepare welding safety and protective equipment / 8 hours
7. Set-up welding equipment / 7.1 Setting-up welding equipment / 7.1.1 Set up welding machine
7.1.2 Set up welding accessories
7.1.3 Set up welding positioners, jigs and fixtures / 4 hours
8. Fit-up materials / 8.1 Fitting up materials / 8.1.1 Perform tack welding
8.1.2 Check gap and alignment / 4 hours
9. Repair weld / 9.1 Repairing weld / 9.1.1 Mark/locate weld defects
9.1.2 Prepare tools and equipment
9.1.3 Remove defects
9.1.4 Perform re-welding / 8 hours

CORE COMPETENCIES

(72 hours)

UNIT OF COMPETENCY / MODULE TITLE / LEARNING OUTCOMES / NOMINAL DURATION
1. Weld alloy steel plate using FCAW / 1.1 Performing fillet welding on alloy steel plate / 1.1.1  Weld alloy steel plates in 1F position
1.1.2  Weld alloy steel plates in 2F position
1.1.3  Weld alloy steel plates in 3F position
1.1.4 Weld alloy steel plates in 4F Position / 24 hours
1.2 Performing groove welding on alloy steel plate / 1.2.1 Weld alloy steel plates in flat position (IG)
1.2.2 Weld alloy steel plates in horizontal position (2G)
1.2.3  Weld alloy steel plates in
vertical position (3G) / 24 hours
2. Weld alloy steel pipe using FCAW / 2.1 Performing groove welding on alloy steel pipe / 2.1.1 Weld alloy steel pipes in 2G position
2.1.2 Weld alloy steel pipes in 5G position
2.1.3 Weld alloy steel pipes in 6G position / 24 hours

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

·  Written examination

·  Demonstration of practical skills

·  Direct observation

·  Interview


COURSE DELIVERY:

·  Modular

·  Demonstration

·  Lecture

·  Discussion

·  Dual training

·  Distance learning

RESOURCES:

1.  Equipment
·  GMAW welding machine complete with accessories
·  Welding booth
·  Welding table or jig
·  Stabilizing oven
2.  Tools/ accessories/supplies
·  Set of box wrench
·  Welding mask
·  Chipping hammer
·  Steel brush
·  Dark glass
·  Clear glass
·  Weld gauge
·  Penlight
·  Dye penetrant (DPT) kit
·  Cutting / grinding disk
·  Carbon steel plates / pipes
·  Portable oven
·  Portable grinder
·  Shielding gases
·  Flux cored wire / 3.  Training materials
·  Reference books
·  Manuals
·  Catalogs
·  Brochures
·  Modules/LEs
·  CDs/Video tapes
·  Arc welding manuals
·  Welding standards
·  Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
4.  Personal protective equipment
·  safety shoes
·  safety goggles
·  apron
·  gloves
·  leggings

QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR:

·  Must be a holder of Welding (FCAW) NC III.

·  Must have undergone training on Training Methodology II (TM II).

·  Must be computer literate.

·  Must be physically and mentally fit.

·  *Must have at least 2 years job/ industry experience.

·  Must be a civil service eligible or appropriate professional license issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (for government position).

* Optional: only when required by hiring institution

AS PER TESDA RESOLUTION NO. 2004-03

CBC Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) NC III - 1 -

MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC COMPETENCIES

FLUX-CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) NC III

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE TITLE : LEADING WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prepare different reports required in the workplace.

SUGGESTED DURATION : 3 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Communicate information about workplace processes.

LO2. Lead workplace discussions.

LO3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace.


LO1. COMMUNICATE INFORMATION ABOUT WORKPLACE PROCESSES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Appropriate communication method is selected.

2.  Multiple operations involving several topic areas are communicated.

3.  Questions are used to gain extra information.

4.  Correct sources of information are identified.

5.  Information is selected and sequenced correctly when required.

6.  Verbal and written reporting are maintained in both familiar and unfamiliar situations.

CONTENTS:

·  Method of communication

·  Communication skills

·  Communication tools

·  Questioning techniques

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Simulated workplace environment

·  Communication tools

·  Variety of information’s

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Discussion

·  Role play

·  Brainstorming

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

·  Direct observation

·  Interview


LO2. LEAD WORKPLACE DISCUSSIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Responses to workplace issues are sought.

2.  Response to workplace issues are provided when sought.

3.  Constructive contributions are made to workplace discussion on such issues as production, quality and safety.

4.  Goals and aims of actions under taken in the workplace are communicated.

CONTENTS:

·  Method/techniques of discussion

·  How to lead discussion

·  How to solicit response

CONDITIONS: The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Simulated workplace environment

·  Communication tools

·  Variety of information’s

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Discussion

·  Role play

·  Brainstorming

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

·  Direct observation

·  Interview


LO3. IDENTIFY AND COMMUNICATE ISSUES ARISING IN THE WORKPLACE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Issues and problems are identified as they arise.

2.  Information regarding problems and issues are organized coherently to ensure clear and effective communication.

3.  Dialog is initiated with appropriate personnel.

4.  Communication problems and issues are addressed as they arises.

CONTENTS:

·  Identify problems and issues

·  Organizing information on problem and issues

·  Relating problems and issues

·  Communication barriers affecting workplace discussions.

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Simulated workplace environment

·  Communication tools

·  Variety of information’s

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Discussion

·  Role play

·  Brainstorming

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

·  Direct observation

·  Interview


UNIT OF COMPETENCY : LEAD SMALL TEAM

MODULE TITLE : LEADING SMALL TEAM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead small team including setting and maintaining team and individual performance standard.

SUGGESTED DURATION : 3 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Provide team leadership.

LO2. Assign responsibilities among members.

LO3. Set performance expectation for team members.

LO4. Supervise team performance.


LO1. PROVIDE TEAM LEADERSHIP

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Work requirements are identified and prescribed to members.

2.  Reasons for instructions and requirements are properly disseminated to team members.

3.  Team members questions, problems, concerns are recognized, discussed and dealt accordingly.

CONTENTS:

·  Communication skills required for leading small team

·  Skills and techniques in promoting team building

·  Negotiating skills

·  Up to date dissemination of instruction and requirements to members.

·  Art of listening and treating individual team members concern

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Learning materials

-  team building manual

-  catalogs

-  brochures

·  Simulated team

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Traditional/ lecture

·  Demonstration

·  Case studies


LO2. ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITIES AMONG MEMBERS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Duties and responsibilities are allocated in respect to the skills, knowledge and attitudes of every team member.

2.  Duties are allocated having regard to individual preference, domestic and personal considerations.

3.  Duties and responsibilities of each member are properly identified and defined.

CONTENTS:

·  Duties and responsibilities of each team member

·  Skills in identifying individual skills ,knowledge and attitude as basis for allocating responsibilities

·  Knowledge in identifying each team member duties and responsibilities

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Learning materials

-  relevant legal requirements

-  manuals

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Traditional/ lecture

·  Demonstration


LO3. SET PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION FOR TEAM MEMBERS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Performance expectations are established based on client needs and according to assigned requirements.

2.  Performance expectations are based on individual team member’s duties and responsibilities.

3.  Performance expectations are discussed and disseminated to individual team member.

CONTENTS:

·  Knowledge and skills in setting individual performance target/expectation

·  Team members duties and responsibilities

·  Employee policies and procedures

·  Defining performance expectations criteria

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Performance expectation worksheet

·  Relevant legal requirements

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Traditional/ lecture

·  Demonstration

·  Case studies


LO4. SUPERVISE TEAM PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Monitor team member’s performance in respect to the defined performance criteria.

2.  Provide team members with feedback, positive support and advice on strategies to overcome any difficulties.

3.  Inform team members of any changes in the priority allocated to assignment or task.

4.  Provide communication follow-up on all issues affecting the team.

CONTENTS:

·  Knowledge and skills in monitoring team member performance

·  Monitoring team operation to ensure client needs and satisfaction

·  Methods of monitoring performance

·  Informal/formal counseling skills

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

·  Performance expectation worksheet

·  Relevant legal requirements

METHODOLOGIES:

·  Traditional/ lecture

·  Demonstration

·  Modular

ASSESSMENT METHOD:

·  Written examination

·  Direct observation


UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP AND PRACTICE MEGOTIATION SKILLS

MODULE TITLE : Developing and Practicing Negotiation Skills

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to collect information in order to plan and participate in the negotiation.

NOMINAL DURATION : 3 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1. Plan negotiations

LO2. Participate in negotiations

LO1. Plan Negotiations

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.  Information in preparation for negotiation is identified and included in the plan

2.  Information on creating non verbal environments for positive negotiations is identified and included in the plan

3.  Information on different questioning techniques is identified and included in the plan

CONTENTS:

·  Background information on other parties to the negotiation

·  Observing differences between content and process

·  Identifying bargaining information