Condition
In a workshop/laboratory or other safe working environment, given proper tools, lighting, ventilation, and two steel plates of no less than 3/8 inch thickness.
Performance requirement
| Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|
| The student will: | During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
|
Use Tools to fuse two steel plates using electric arc welding process |
Observe all personal and environmental safety procedures adjust welding machine settings as appropriate for the job Weld according to standard welding procedure |
|
Inspect resulting weld |
Identify any evidence of lack of fill, flux entrapment, non-continuous fillet, base metal erosion, base cracks or other defects |
Location
Assessed in EN‑2112 Machine Tool Technology.
References
STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency
NVIC Tasks
- NVIC 17-14 Task 8.1.B Welding projects
See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.