Topic outline

  • What is this course about?

    This course covers the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to perform, under supervision, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to the standards required for basic purposes in 1F, 2F, 1G, and 2G positions.

    Course structure

    REQUIREMENTS WELDING POSITIONS COMPLETION

    OSH Practices

    Materials for the welding job

    Symbols

    1F

    Complete safe shutdown

    Housekeeping procedures

    2F

    1G

    2G

    Learning objective

    You will learn the steps to perform SMAW to the standards required for basic purposes so that you can approach practical classes in the workshop with the necessary knowledge.

    Teacher

    Mr Gofur Abdul

  • UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE

    You can find here three simple booklets with the pre-requisites for you to be ready for the workshop practice!

    What is the essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for welders? Why is it important?

    What are the different hand tools for welding and their application? What are the basics welding symbols and their meanings?
  • WELDING POSITIONS

    Source: Welderportal

    Flat Position (1G and 1F)

    The easiest type to perform is the flat position, which is also sometimes called the downhand position. It involves welding on the top side of the joint. In this position, the molten metal is drawn downward into the joint. The result is a faster and easier weld.

    In 1G and 1F, the number 1 refers to the flat position, while the letter G stands for a groove weld and letter F stands for a fillet weld.

    Horizontal Position (2G and 2F)

    This is an out of position welding position. It’s a more difficult position compared to the flat position and it requires more skill from the welding operator to do them well.

    2G is a groove weld position that involves placing the weld axis in a horizontal plane or approximately horizontal. As for the face of the weld, it should lie in an approximately vertical plane.

    2F is a fillet weld position, in which the welding is done on the upper side of the surfaces that is approximately horizontal that lies against a surface that is approximately vertical. In this position, the torch is usually held at a 45-degree angle.

  • PREPARATION OF A SAFE WORKSHOP

  • POSITION 1F

    From our workshop with students:

    Available from internet:

  • POSITION 2F

  • POSITION 1G

  • POSITION 2G

  • SHUT DOWN THE SHOP AND HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES

  • COURSE EVALUATION