COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: METALS AND ENGINEERING

Qualification Title: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW ) NC II

Unit of Competency: CONTRIBUTE TO QUALITY SYSTEM

Module Title: CONTRIBUTING TO QUALITY SYSTEM

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING
MATERIAL

The unit of competency, “Contribute to Quality System”, is one of the

competencies of SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NCII, a course which
comprises the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a TVET trainee to
possess.
The module, Contributing to Quality System, contains training
materials and activities related to company quality systems and
procedures ,job specifications ,work quality &protecting company property.
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, Operation Sheets, 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 sheet and complete the self-checks.
 Perform the Task Sheets, Operation Sheets, and Job Sheets until you
are confident that your outputs conform to the Performance Criteria
Checklists that follow the said work sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets, Operation Sheets, and Job Sheets
to your facilitator for evaluation and recording in the Achievement
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 Achievement Chart and
Progress 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 to finish all the units of core
competencies in the qualification, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II.

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SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING NC II
COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

LIST OF COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Apply safety practices Applying safety practices MEE721201

2 Interpret drawing and Interpreting drawing and MEE721202

sketches sketches

3 Perform industry Performing industry MEE721203

calculation calculation

4 Contribute to quality Contributing to quality MEE721204

system system

5 Use hand tools Using hand tools MEE721205

6 Prepare weld materials Preparing weld materials MEE721206

7 Set-up welding equipment Setting-up welding MEE721207

equipment
8 Fit- up materials Fitting up materials MEE721208

9 Repair weld Repairing weld MEE721209

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MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Contribute to Quality System

MODULE TITLE: Contributing to Quality System

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:

This module covers the competencies required to inspect work against

specification and standards and apply quality standards to work.

Nominal Duration: 4 hours

At the end of this module, you MUST be able to:

1. Inspect work done

2. Apply quality standards to work

3. Protect company property and customer interest

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

Qualification Title : Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II

Unit of Competency : Contribute to Quality System

Module Title : Contributing to Quality System

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Introduction

This unit of competency deals with the skills, knowledge, and attitude
required to inspect work againts specifications and standards and apply
quality standards to work.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, you MUST be able to:

1. Inspect work done

2. Apply quality standards to work
3. Protect company property and customer interest

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Appropriate inspections are conducted to ensure company quality

systems and procedures are maintained/ followed.

2. Jobs specification/work order and quality standards are identified.

3. Fault/defects are identified and rectified according to company
procedures.
4. Inspection are conducted throughout the manufacturing processes to
ensure quality standards are maintained.

5. Appropriate quality standards are applied throughout the

production/fabrication process.

6. All activities are coordinated throughout the workplace to ensure efficient

quality work outcomes.

7.Records of work quality are maintained according to the company

requirements
8.Possible damage to company property is avoided by adherence to company
quality procedures.

9.Quality of work is reviewed to ensure customer requirements and

company standards are met.

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LEARNING OUTCOME #1 INSPECT WORK DONE

CONTENTS:
 Quality systems and procedures
 Faults and defects
 Communication/feedback methods-written and verbal

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Appropriate inspections are conducted to ensure company quality

systems and procedures are maintained/ followed.
2. Jobs specification/work order and quality standards are identified.

3. Fault/defects are identified and rectified according to company

procedures.

CONDITIONS: The student/trainee must be provided with the following:

• Safety signs and symbol
• Instructional materials:
- Reference books
- Learning modules/manuals
- Safety standards manual
- Enterprise safety policies/guidelines

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written/ oral

 Interview

 Direct observation
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Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome #1

Inspect Work Done

Learning Activities Special Instructions

Read Information Sheet 4.1-1 This Learning Outcome deals with the
Quality sysyems and development of the Institutional
procedures. Competency Evaluation Tool which
trainers use in evaluating their trainees
Answer Self-check 4.1-1
after finishing a competency of the
Compare your answers with qualification.
Answer Key 4.1-1
Go through the learning activities outlined
Read Information Sheet 4.1-2 for you on the left column to gain the
Commmunication/feedback necessary information or knowledge before
methods-written and verbal doing the tasks to practice on performing
the requirements of the evaluation tool.
Answer Self-check 4.1-2
The output of this LO is a complete
Compare your answers with Institutional Competency Evaluation
Answer Key 4.1-3 Package for one Competency of Shielded
Metal Arc Welding NC II. Your output shall
serve as one of your portfolio for your
Institutional Competency Evaluation for
Applying Safety Practices.

Feel free to show your outputs to your

trainer as you accomplish them for
guidance and evaluation.

After doing all the activities for this LO1:

Inspect work done, you are ready to
proceed to the next LO2: Apply quality
standards to work.

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Information Sheet 4.1-1

Quality Systems and Procedures

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1.Understand the basic of management inside an organization.

2. Recognize the importance of company rules and regulations.

Introduction

Quality is a skewed term that usually means that a product or service meets
or exceeds customer expectations. Quality Management Systems are
typically made up of descriptions for the company structure, responsibilities
assigned to personnel, processes to follow so that work flows from one
organization to the next, step-by-step procedures used to conduct business
in a consistent manner, and resources to draw on to do the best job
possible.

Procedures and Work instructions

When a company documents its Quality Management System (QMS), it is a

good idea to clearly and concisely identify their processes, procedures, and
work instructions in order to explain and control how they meet the
standard operating procedures.

Simply put:

A process specifies what must be done and why.

A procedure specifies how the process should be carried out.

A work instruction explains how to carry out the procedure.

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Safe work procedures

Safe Work Procedures are written procedures for carrying out tasks. A safe
work procedure's purpose is to reduce the risk to health and safety in the
workplace, as well as the likelihood of injury, by ensuring that employees
know how to work safely when performing the tasks involved in their jobs.

Employers must ensure that SWPs:

• based on information gleaned from a risk assessment

• developed in collaboration with the safety and health committee or a

member of it

• approval from management

• comprehended by workers as a result of training. This includes the steps

to be taken as well as the necessary equipment.

used to ensure safety at work.

• readily available for workers to refer to reference.

There is no standardized format for SWPs,but they should include the

following information:

1. Title or description of a job task

2. Management approval

3. The date of creation

4. The review or revision date

5. Any hazards that could endanger a worker

6.Steps for completing the task safely.

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Product specifications

A Product Specification, also known as a product spec, is an important

product document that outlines the key requirements for developing a new
feature, functionality, or product. A good product specification is concise,
brief, and not overly technical.

It should provide answers to the following key questions:

1.What are we developing, and why are we developing it?

2.What is the goal of this new product?

3.How do we assess success?

The following elements are typical of a product specification:

1.Product summary – A description of the product concept, as well as a

summary of the final product's features and timeline. Also includes the
‘'why" the product was created.

2.Business Case- Describe the business case for developing the product,
including the company's benefits/advantages. It outlines the budget for the
resources as well.

3. Relevant user stories- A brief user viewpoint describing desired features

and benefits.

4. Design solution.-Physical design of the product.

5.Functional specification- the technical details of the solution.

Equipment maintenance schedule

The primary goal of equipment maintenance is to keep equipment in peak
operating condition. When a piece of equipment is properly maintained on a
regular basis, it maximizes its output and extends its useful life.

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Equipment maintenance classifications

1.Run-to-failure strategy- Using this strategy, you make a conscious

decision to use a piece of equipment until it fails.

2. Preventive maintenance strategy- a good strategy for most types of

equipment. The simplest and least expensive proactive maintenance strategy
to implement and operate.

3. Condition-based maintenance- You must purchase and install condition

monitoring sensors on your equipment when implementing condition-based
maintenance. This allows you to optimize your maintenance schedule by
knowing when a piece of equipment should be serviced.

4. Predictive maintenance- It entails using predictive analytics and

algorithms (based on data from condition monitoring sensors) to predict
when a piece of equipment is likely to fail so that maintenance can be
scheduled just before it happens.

5. Total productive maintenance - a strategy used primarily in the

manufacturing sector. It represents a continuous improvement philosophy
that necessitates the commitment and effort of the entire organization.

Company Policies and Procedures

The term "company rules and regulations" refers to a set of written policies
established by the company's higher level of authority and binding on all
employees and stakeholders. Rules and regulations help the organization
protect itself from legal claims and create a positive work environment. Aside
from that, company rules and regulations shield employees from legal
claims and help them keep their jobs.
Company Code of Conduct
A company code of conduct is a set of rules and regulations that outline the
norms and responsibilities of employees in the workplace. The employee's
daily activity and behavior are governed by the code of conduct. Employees
who violate the organization's code of conduct may face negative
consequences.
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The significance of rules and regulations

The following are the reasons why it is critical to keep rules and regulations
in the workplace:

 Employee safety and security are ensured by company policies.

 They also shield employees and the company from legal action.

 Employees are protected from verbal, physical, and sexual

harassment in the workplace by company policies.

 Employee and consumer rights are protected by company policies.

 Rules assist the organization in adhering to state and local laws.

 Company rules and regulations increase the company's goodwill and

creditability, allowing it to earn more money.

 They also aid in projecting a positive image to customers.

 These organizational rules protect the company's image in the eyes of

its stakeholders.

 Finally, the company rules create a safe and friendly working

environment.
Self-Check 4.1-1
Short Answer. In two to three sentences, answer the following questions:

1. Why are product specifications important?

2. How does equipment maintenance affect company finances?

3.Differentiate Preventive and Condition base maintenance.
4. Give at least two (2) benefits of having established rules and regulations.

5. What is product specifications?

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