TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Welding

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WorldSkills International, by a resolution of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Constitution, the Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the following minimum requirements for this skill for the WorldSkills Competition. The Technical Description consists of the following:

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INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 2 COMPETENCY AND SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................. 2 THE TEST PROJECT................................................................................................. 3 SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION.................................................... 10 ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................... 10 SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 13 MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 13 MARKETING THE SKILL TO VISITORS AND MEDIA ............................................ 15 APPENDIX ............................................................................................................... 16

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Liam Corcoran Technical Committee Chair

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INTRODUCTION
Name and description of skill The name of the skill is Welding. Description of skill Welders are craftsmen and women who need hands-on skills to do a professional job. Different welding processes are required with different materials. In order to meet the quality requirements, welders must be able to understand welding drawings, standards and markings, apply the required welding processes and understand the characteristics of the materials. Knowledge of welding work safety is also required. The skill covers the welding of components, structures, plates, pipes and pressure vessels. Standard reference terms and definitions for welding processes, welding positions and weld testing shall be to International Standard Organisation (ISO) and American Welding Society (AWS) standards. Where a conflict arises, the ISO standards shall have precedence. If no ISO standard is applicable then the relevant AWS standard shall be used.

1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2

Scope of application Every Expert and Competitor must know this Technical Description. In the event of any conflict within the different languages of the Technical Descriptions, the English version takes precedence. Associated documents As this Technical Description contains only skill-specific information it must be used in association with the following: WSI - Competition Rules WSI - Competition Manual WSI - Online resources as indicated in this document Host Country - Health and Safety regulations

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2.

COMPETENCY AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Competition is a demonstration and assessment of the competencies associated with this skill. The Test Project consists of practical work only.

2.1

Competency specification The Test Project consists of several practical welding tasks and skill related competency knowledge. Competencies for the following welding processes shall be assessed: 111 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, SMAW; Manual Metal Arc Welding, MMAW 131 - Metal Inert Gas Welding, MIG. 135 - Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW (MAG) both solid and metal cored wire. 136 - Flux Cored Arc Welding, FCAW and Metal Cored Arc Welding, MCAW. 141 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, GTAW; Tungsten Inert Gas Welding, TIG. Materials to be welded are low carbon steel, austenitic stainless steels (300 series) and aluminium (5000, 6000 series) in the form of plates, pipes and rolled metal sections.

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Theoretical knowledge Theoretical knowledge is required but not tested explicitly. The theoretical knowledge is limited to that necessary to carry out the practical work, welding procedures and competency assessment. The Competitor shall have an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the Competition safety regulations. The Competitor shall have the knowledge to select the appropriate materials and consumables during the Competition.

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Knowledge of rules and regulations is not examined. Practical work The Competitor has to be able to carry out, unaided, the following tasks: Butt and fillet welding of plates, pipes and rolled metal sections, in all working positions and with seams of different angles of inclination and rotation. Welding positions terminology shall be to both ISO2553 and AWS A3.0/A2.4 Plate or pipe Plate Plate Plate Plate Pipe Pipe Pipe Welding position Flat Horizontal Vertical up Overhead Axis vertical, fixed Axis horizontal, fixed Axis @ 45, fixed Test position AWS 1G, 1F 2G, 2F 3G, 3F uphill 4G, 4F 2G 5G uphill 6G uphill ISO and EN PA PC, PB PF PE, PD PC PF H-L045

The appropriate minimum technical skills are: Selecting the most suitable size and type of electrode or filler material. Selecting the appropriate current and polarity for the welding process. Selecting the appropriate gas pressure, type and rate of flow. Adjusting and welding with different modes of metal transfer i.e. short arc, globular, spray arc or pulsed arc. Adjusting all welding parameters to give the desired weld type i.e. voltage, wire speed feed, travel speed, welding angles, contact tip to work distance etc

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3.1

THE TEST PROJECT

Format / structure of the Test Project The format of the Test Project is a series of standalone modules and must be validated as defined below. Test Project design requirements General Requirements: Overall, the Test Project shall be modular. Materials and Equipment: Welding power sources: 111 SMAW, MMAW, 141 GTAW, TIG: AC/DC, 300 Amps Inverter-Type with Hi-Frequency, ACFrequency (Hz) and Pulse controls 135 GMAW, MAG, 136 FCAW: DC, 300 Amps with Pulse control

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Welding accessories: 111 SMAW, MMAW Welding cable and electrode holder 141 GTAW, TIG gun and accessories, contact tips, diffusers, shielding gas accessories, regulator, hoses, remote variable amperage controls, foot- and hand-operated, hose for purging 135 GMAW, MAG gun and accessories, contact tips, diffusers, shielding gas accessories, regulator, hoses, etc. 136 FCAW gun and accessories, contact tips, diffusers, shielding gas accessories, regulator, hoses, etc. During the Competition only materials provided by the host country may be used. Practice plates for the Competition: The Host country shall provide 2 sets (4 pieces each) of material for each of the test coupons and 10 pieces each (100x50mm) of Aluminium and Stainless Steel material in the thickness of the tasks, to be used for practice plates. These plates shall be made available to the Competitor for practice on the day set aside for testing the installations before the Competition and for adjusting the welding parameters during the Competition. Dimensions of practice plates: The practice plates shall be the same width and thickness as the actual project pieces, but they shall each be shorter by 20mm in length. Basic materials: Steel groups according to CR ISO/TR 15608 (1999), Group 1, 2 or 3 for low carbon steel; Group 8 for stainless steel (300 series), and aluminium in the 5000 and 6000 series. Plates: High quality low carbon steel, 2mm to 20mm thick to ISO 10038. For pressure vessel, plates are to have through-thickness tested certification. Austenitic stainless steel, 1.5mm to 10mm thick e.g. 18/8 types X5CrNi 18 Aluminium, 1.5mm to 10mm thick e.g. 5000 or 6000 series. Pipes: High quality low carbon steel pipes to ISO 10038, dia. 25mm to 250mm, wall thickness 1.6mm to 10mm Stainless steel and aluminium, diameter 25mm to 250mm, wall thickness 1.6mm to 6mm. All material with bevelled weld surfaces shall be milled or turned, so that they are smooth and parallel and all other prepared edges are to be smooth and square. Module 1: Test coupons Time: 5 or 6 hours approximately. Quantity: 3 to 5 specimens, either Single V-groove butt joint welds or fillet welds. Processes: See Appendix 9.1. Positions: See Appendix 9.1. Drawings: See Appendix 9.2 The Competitor shall submit the test coupons fully assembled to the jury for stamping prior to welding. The two fillet weld Coupons shall each consist of two (2) pieces each 12mm in thickness, one piece 125mm wide in length and the other 100mm wide, 250mm in length. Both Fillet weld shall have a leg dimension of ten millimetres (10mm), with an allowable tolerance of (+ 2mm 0mm)

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One test plate coupon shall consist of two (2) pieces, each 10mm in thickness, 100mm wide and 250mm in length. The second test plate coupon shall consist of two (2) pieces, each 16mm x 150mm x 350mm. The 16mm test coupon welded shall contain a stop/restart in the centre 75mm of the cap pass. GMAW (MAG), FCAW or MCAW (136) only is to be used for the fill and cap passes and the stop and restart shall take place only at the cap pass. A weave or the last pass on a multi-pass weld is considered for the stop and restart. GMAW (MAG) is also qualified to be used for a root pass and a stop and restart as above shall be applied for the root pass. FCAW or MCAW (136) shall not be used for making root passes. The final test coupon shall be a pipe welding test, consisting of two (2) pieces of 114.3 dia x 8.56 wall (4 SCH 40) carbon steel pipe. Each of the two Fillet weld coupons shall be welded with a different welding process and shall contain a stop start in the middle 75mm of the test coupon. Whether it is to be located in the root or capping run shall be decided by a jury vote at the Competition. This shall be verified by stamping. Each of the two plate coupons shall be welded with a different process. If a combination process joint is selected from the table for the 16mm coupon as listed in 9.1 this rule shall not apply. The pipe coupon shall be welded with the process or processes selected from the table listed in 9.1. HOLD POINT: All directed stops shall be inspected by a jury and stamped before restarting. For all test plates, 20mm at the start and finish shall be discarded for all aspects of inspection and marking. All butt weld test coupons shall be milled or turned at 30 to a featheredge. At least two test plates shall contain a set of bend test specimen. SEE APPENDIX 9.2 FOR TEST COUPON DRAWINGS. Module 2: Pressure vessel Description: A completely enclosed plate/pipe structure, which shall encompass all four of the process types and all weld positions as described in this Technical Description. Time: 10 hours approximately. Size: Overall dimensional space, approximately 350mm x 350mmx 400mm. Plate thickness: 6, 8 and 10mm Pipe wall thickness 3 to 10mm Pressure test minimum 1000psi (69 bar)

The pressure vessel shall not weigh more than 35kg in the welded condition. The Experts reserve the right to amend the design test pressure of any pressure vessel prior to the Competition. Module 3: Aluminium structure Description: A partially enclosed structure of aluminium, which shall be welded with TIG (141). Time: 2 or 3 hours approximately. Size: Overall dimensional space approximately 200mm x 200mm x 250mm Aluminium plate/pipe material thickness 1.5 to 3mm

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This project shall be sawed in half, if necessary, to enable weld penetration inspection and marking. Module 4: Stainless Steel structure Description: A partially enclosed structure of stainless, which shall be welded with TIG (141). Time: 2 or 3 hours approximately. Size: Overall dimensional space approximately 150mm x 150mm x 200mm Stainless Steel plate/pipe material thickness 1.5 to 3mm All root passes of butt joints and corner joints shall be purged with Argon. This project shall be sawed in half, if necessary, to enable weld penetration inspection and marking. Competition Specific Instructions Welding machines, tools and equipment usage: It is a requirement that the host country supplies welding machines that can be used in basic modes of operation. Welding machines may be used to their full technical potential. It is a requirement that the host country provides detailed operation manuals to all attending countries at least six (6) months prior to the Competition. The welding machines provided shall have the capability to be operated using both standard amperage control and remote amperage control. Remote variable amperage devices shall be made available and include hand-held and foot controls. Grinding and the use of abrasive materials and equipment: Material removal is not permitted on any of the root penetration or cap weld surfaces. Cap pass shall be defined as the final layer of the weld that meets the weld size, grooves and fillets. Restarts may be prepared before welding over them. Grinding the surfaces of the fillet coupon material before welding is permitted but the preparation angles shall not be changed. Wire brushing: Wire brushing, manual or powered, may be used on all weld surfaces of the test plates/pipes (Module 1) and pressure vessel (Module 2). However, wire brushing is not permitted on any of the cap welds of aluminium project (Module 3) and the stainless steel project (Module 4). Backing bars / plates and restraining devices: No copper (Cu) chill plates or ceramic backing tapes/bars are to be used in the Competition. Purging equipment may only be used with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process on the stainless steel project. Restraining devices shall not be used during welding of the test plates. Such devices include: clamps, jigs, fixtures or steel plates, tack welded to the test plates. Welding of the test plates is to be carried out without the aid of restraining devices; this is so the Experts can assess the control of distortion. Only standard manipulators (Positioners), supplied by the host country may be used for the welding of the test coupons. The Pressure vessel, Aluminium structure and Stainless steel projects shall at all times be welded on the workbench. The use of jigs, fixtures or standard manipulators is not allowed. Weld cleaning of GTAW (TIG) projects: The weld faces on the aluminium and stainless steel GTAW (TIG) projects are to be presented in the as welded condition. Cleaning, grinding, steel wool, wire brushing or chemical cleaning is NOT permitted on any of the cap welds.

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Tack welds: Tack welds shall be maximum 15mm in length. Tacking of the fillet coupons is as follows: One 25mm tack weld placed within the centre 50mm of the coupon to the rear of the weld area and one tack at each end of the test coupon. When assembling the pressure vessel, the Competitor may use any of the welding processes listed on that drawing for tack welding, in any position. No tack welds shall be made on the inside of the pressure vessel project. All tasks are to be fully assembled prior to submission for stamping. HOLD POINT: A jury member shall inspect the inside of the vessel to ensure the lack of tacks before enclosing the vessel. This is to be confirmed by stamping. Welding of test plates/pipes: Once welding has commenced, the test plates may not be separated and then re-tacked. Retacking may only take place, if root welding has not commenced. HOLD POINT: A jury member shall inspect the positioning of the test pipe coupon in the coupon holder and mark the 12 oclock position before welding commences. This is to be confirmed by stamping and will also act as a reference point if bend test coupons are to be taken. If any Competitor welds a coupon with the incorrect process or in the incorrect position, an assessment shall not be carried out and no marks are awarded to that coupon. This will include visual and either fillet break, bends or radiograph. If any of the joint configurations on the pressure vessel i.e. Butt, Fillet or outside corners are welded with the incorrect process or in the incorrect position, that joint configuration shall not be visually assessed and no marks are awarded. If the aluminium or stainless steel structures are welded in the incorrect position, visual assessment shall not be carried out and no marks are awarded. 3.3 Test Project development The Test Project MUST be submitted using the templates provided by WorldSkills International (http://www.worldskills.org/competitionpreparation). Use the Word template for text documents and DWG template for drawings. Who develops the Test Project / modules The Test Project/modules are developed by all Experts (submission is optional for first-time Experts). How and where is the Test Project / modules developed The Test Project/modules are developed independently, however, discussion, collaboration and communication is encouraged through the forum. When is the Test Project developed The Test Project/modules are developed at the previous Competition. Test Project marking scheme Each Test Project must be accompanied by a marking scheme proposal based on the assessment criteria defined in Section 5.

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3.3.2

3.3.3

3.4

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The marking scheme proposal is developed by the person(s) developing the Test Project. The detailed and final marking scheme is modified/updated and agreed by all Experts at the previous Competition. Marking schemes should be entered into the CIS prior to the Competition. Test Project validation It must be demonstrated that the Test Project/modules can be completed within the material, equipment, knowledge and time constraints. This will be demonstrated by including the following information with submissions for any project for selection: A separate cutting list for all the required materials for the projects shall be included to assist the Competition organisers. A photograph of the welded stainless steel and aluminium structures. A photograph of the pressure vessel under pressure test with the pressure attained visible, 1000psi (69 bar). Additional instructions for Competitors to aid in the completion of the project. Test Project selection The Test Project is selected as follows: The Test Coupons for the Competition shall be selected from a standard list at Appendix 9.1. This standard list will detail the position of the coupon, the process for the root pass and the process for the fill and cap passes. Each Expert present at the preceding Competition shall nominate one test coupon of their preference from the standard list, and that coupon will then be eligible for selection at the next Competition. All projects shall comply with the Technical Description. An Expert panel will validate each project submitted for selection prior to voting using the project checklist below. Project submission is optional for first-time Experts. Welding Project Selection Criteria Submitted by:________________________ ________
NAME COUNTRY

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3.6

Requirement Project Drawings ISO A Weld symbols as per AWS Electronic format Project Drawings ISO E Weld symbols as per ISO 2533 Electronic Format Material/Cutting list Photograph of completed tasks Pressure Vessel weight Project Major Dimensions Additional instructions on drawings

Pressure Vessel Yes/No

Aluminium Structure Yes/No

Stainless Steel Structure Yes/No

NA

NA

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Module 1 - Test Coupons The Test Coupons for the Competition will be selected from the standard list at Appendix 9.1 by ballot. Those coupons nominated at the preceding Competition will be drawn at random just prior to the Competitor familiarisation period. The Competitors shall be informed of the selection at the earliest opportunity during the familiarisation period. Modules 2, 3 & 4 - Pressure Vessel, Aluminium Structure and Stainless Steel Structure The Pressure Vessel, Aluminium Structure and Stainless Steel Structure shall be selected by a vote at the preceding Competition by those Experts who are eligible to vote. Any Expert (except first time Experts) who fails to submit a test project for proposal shall not be eligible to vote on the project selection. Each module is to be selected individually and not as a complete package. Time will be made available after the projects have been validated for selection, for those Experts who have projects to submit, to display the drawings and details of their submissions and to brief the remaining Experts on the details of their projects. The Welding Experts will then review the submissions and those who are eligible to vote will do so under the supervision of the Chief Expert. The projects selected shall be submitted without delay to be held by the WorldSkills Secretariat until they are distributed to participating countries. The tasks are to be completed in the following sequence and will be assessed as indicated: Module 1 - Fillet weld one (Day 1) Visual assessment, Destructive testing and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 1 - Fillet weld two (Day 1) Visual assessment, Destructive testing and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 1 - 10mm Test plate (Day 1) Visual assessment, Destructive testing and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 1 - 16mm Test Plate (Day 1) Visual assessment, Destructive testing and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 2 - Pressure Vessel (Day 1-3) Visual assessment, Pressure test and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 1 - Test Pipe (Day 2-3) Visual assessment, Non-destructive testing and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 3 - Aluminium Structure (Day 3-4) Visual assessment and Competency and assembly assessment. Module 4 - Stainless Steel Structure (Day 4) Visual assessment and Competency and assembly assessment. 3.7 Test Project circulation The drawings and associated information for three modules shall be made available to participating countries via the WorldSkills International website 3 months prior to the current Competition. The test coupons nominated for the next Competition shall be made available as part of this Technical Description but the specific selection will not take place until that Competition.

3.8

Test Project coordination (preparation for Competition) Coordination of the Test Project will be undertaken by the Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert. Test Project change at the Competition At the Competition, the Experts shall select the position and process for root pass, fill and cap passes from the standard list at Appendix 9.1. This change to the project shall provide the 30% project design change as required by WorldSkills.

3.9

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Other changes to the remaining tasks are allowed at the discretion of the jury of Experts if required. This may include process/weld position changes but no changes to the material to be supplied by the host country shall be made. 3.10 Material or manufacturer specifications Specific material and manufacturer specifications are located on the Infrastructure List which is online (http://www.worldskills.org/infrastructure/).

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4.1

SKILL MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

Discussion Forum Prior to the Competition, all discussion, communication, collaboration and decision making regarding the skill must take place on the skill-specific Discussion Forum (http://www.worldskills.org/forums). All skill-related decisions and communication are only valid if they take place on the forum. The Chief Expert (or an Expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be moderator for this forum. Refer to Competition Rules for the timeline of communication and competition development requirements. Competitor information All information for registered Competitors is available from the Competitor Centre (http://www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre). This information includes: Competition Rules Technical Descriptions Test Projects Other Competition-related information

4.2

4.3

Test Projects Circulated Test Projects will be available from worldskills.org (http://www.worldskills.org/testprojects) and the Competitor Centre (http://www.worldskills.org/competitorcentre). Day-to-day management The day-to-day management is defined in the Skill Management Plan that is created by the Skill Management Team led by the Chief Expert. The Skill Management Team comprises the Jury President, Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert. The Skill Management Plan is progressively developed in the six months prior to the Competition and finalised at the Competition (agreed by Experts and submitted to the Chair/Vice Chair of the Technical Committee). The Chief Expert is to regularly share updates of the Skill Management Plan via the Forum.

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5.

ASSESSMENT
This section describes how the Experts will assess the Test Project / modules. It also specifies the assessment specifications and procedures and requirements for marking.

5.1

Assessment criteria This section defines the assessment criteria and the number of marks (subjective and objective) awarded. The total number of marks for all assessment criteria must be 100.

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Criterion

Name

Sub Criterion

Name

Sub Criterion points 2 2 2 2 2 20 10 10

Max Marks 50

Visual A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Module 1 - Fillet weld one Module 1 - Fillet weld two Module 1 - 10mm Test coupon Module 1 - 16mm Test coupon Module 1 - Test Pipe coupon Module 2 - Pressure vessel Module 3 - Aluminium structure Module 4 - Stainless steel structure Module 2 - Pressure Vessel pressure test

Pressure Test B1 15

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Destructive and Nondestructive Testing C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Module 1 - Fillet weld one fillet break test Module 1 - Fillet weld one fillet break test Module 1 - 10mm coupon face/root bend test Module 1 - 16mm coupon side bend test Module 1 test pipe coupon NDT test 2.5 2.5 5 5 10

25

Assembly and Competency Interpretation D1 All modules Assembly and competency interpretation 100 10

TOTAL MARKS =

5.2

Subjective marking Not applicable Skill assessment specification The skill assessment criteria are clear concise Aspect specifications which explain exactly how and why a particular mark is awarded. The following table is a guide to the visual assessment of weld seams.
Imperfection Description 1. Cracks 2. Weld starts and craters 3. Stray Arc Strikes 4. Slag and Spatter Removed 5. Grinding Marks Limits for Imperfections Not permitted Task 2 (PV) 1.5mm Task 3 (AL) - 1.0mm Task 4 (SS) - 1.0mm Not permitted Greater than 99% of all slag and spatter to be removed No metal removal permitted from the finished weld Task 2 (PV) Incremental marking Max. 2 defects Task 1 (Coupon) - See International Standard IS0 5817

5.3

Explanation Is the weld free of all cracks? Are weld bead craters and starts completely filled? (From crown to crater bottom, or crown of stop and crown of restart) Are stray arc strikes absent? Is all surface slag and spatter removed from the joint and surrounding area? Is the weld surface free from grinding or other metal removal on the cap pass (es) and penetration, for the purpose of enhancing the finished weld? Is the weld metal free of short, solid imperfections? (slag, flux, oxide or metallic inclusions) Is the weld metal free of visual wormholes or cavities? (elongated cavities)

6. Visual Inclusions 7. Worm Holes

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8. Surface or internal Porosity and Gas Pores

Is the weld metal free of porosity?

9. Undercut 10. Overlap (Overoll) 11. Lack of Penetration 12. Excessive root concavity (shrinkage groove) 13. Excessive Penetration 14. Excessive Face Reinforcement (height) 15. Incompletely filled groove 16. Linear Misalignment (high/low)

Is the weld joint free from undercut? Is the weld joint completely free of overlap (overoll)? Is the joint free from lack of penetration or root fusion? Is the weld penetration free of excessive root concavity suck back? Is the joint free of excessive penetration?

Task 1 (Coupon) - See International Standard IS0 5817 Task 2 (PV) Incremental marking Max. 2 defects Task 3 (AL) - Incremental marking Max. 2 defects Task 4 (SS) - Incremental marking Max. 2 defects 0.5mm Not permitted Task 1 (Coupon)- See International Standard IS0 5817 Task 3 (AL) Incremental marking Task 4 (SS) - Incremental marking Task 1 - See International Standard IS0 5817 Task 1 (Coupon)- 2.0mm Task 2 (PV) N/A Task 3 (AL) - 3.0mm Task 4 (SS) - 2.5mm Task 1 (Fillet)- 3.0mm Task 1 (Butt) - 2.5mm Task 2 (PV) 2.5mm Task 3 (AL) - 1.5mm Task 4 (SS) - 1.5mm Not Permitted Task 1 - See International Standard IS0 5817 Task 2 (PV) - 1.0mm Task 3 (AL) - 1.0mm Task 4 (SS) - 1.0mm Task 1 (Coupon) -1/+1mm Task 2 (PV) -0/+2mm Task 3 (AL) -0/+2mm Task 4 (SS) -0/+1mm Full radius contour Task 1 (Coupon) - 2.0mm Task 2 (PV) - 2.0mm Task 3 (AL) - 1.5mm Task 4 (SS) - 1.0mm

Is the weld joint free of excessive face reinforcement?

Is the butt weld groove completely filled? Is the joint free from linear (high/low) misalignment?

17. Fillet Weld Sizes 18. Full Radius Contour 19. Excessive Width of Butt Weld Face

Are fillet sizes in accordance with specifications? (Measurement leg length) Does the joint exhibit a full radius contour = to plate thickness? Are bead widths uniform and regular? (Measure narrowest portion vs. widest portion)

Refer to 9 APPENDIX 9.3 Assessment specification for specific explanation of the marking aspects. 5.4 Skill assessment procedures Procedure for performing non-destructive testing 1. Specified procedures shall be used for all non destructive testing. 2. The welded test coupons shall be radiographed in the as welded condition. (No removal of any excess weld metal) 3. Radiography of the test coupons shall be performed in accordance with ISO 10675-1. Procedure for performing fracture tests on the Fillet welded coupon 1. Each test piece shall be positioned for breaking in accordance with ISO 9173. 2. Each coupon shall be visually assessed after breaking for lack of fusion and porosity. Procedure for performing destructive bend testing on the Butt welded coupons 1. Transverse bend testing shall be carried out as specified on the drawing 2. Two (2) samples per test coupon shall be removed by mechanical means. 3. The examination length shall be cut into test specimens of equal width.

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4. The diameter of the former or the inner roller shall be 4t and the bending angle 180 5. For face bend test the complete weld face and HAZ shall be located midway on the convex side of the specimen after bending. 6. For the root bend test the root and HAZ shall be located midway on the convex side of the specimen after bending. Note: Bend tests shall be performed in accordance with ISO 5173 Procedure for the hydrostatic pressure test 1. The expert, whose competitors vessel is being tested, is allowed to witness the test. 2. Fill the vessel with water and ensure that all air is allowed to escape. 3. Plug vessel and pressurize to 2 bar (30psi). 4. Ensure vessel is fully dry on outside. 5. If vessel exhibits a leak Score 1 point and test is complete. (see # 9) 6. If vessel exhibits no leak, continue to pressurize to 35 bar (500psi). Allow 10 seconds to stabilise. 7. Hold for 60 seconds. If a leak is observed Score 1 point and test is complete. (see #9 ) If no leak is detected increase pressure to 69 bar (1000psi). Hold for 10 seconds to stabilise. 8. Hold for a 60 seconds. If a leak is observed Score 7.5 points. If no leak is observed - Score 15 points and test is complete. 9. Drain all water from the vessel. Note: If a leak is detected, it shall be highlighted with a metal marker.

6.

SKILL-SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Competitors at a minimum shall use during the competition the following personal protective equipment. All safety equipment must comply with Host Country OH&S requirements. Safety Glasses Cotton drill long sleeve Shirt Cotton drill trousers Steel toe cap work boots Hearing Protection Clear face shield (grinding)

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MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

Infrastructure List The Infrastructure List lists all equipment, materials and facilities provided by the Host Country. The Infrastructure List is online (http://www.worldskills.org/infrastructure/). The Infrastructure List specifies the items & quantities requested by the Experts for the next Competition. The Host Country will progressively update the Infrastructure List specifying the actual quantity, type, brand/model of the items. Host Country supplied items are shown in a separate column. At each Competition, the Experts must review and update the Infrastructure List in preparation for the next Competition. Experts must advise the Technical Director of any increases in space and/or equipment. At each Competition, the Technical Observer must audit the Infrastructure List that was used at that Competition.

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The Infrastructure List does not include items that Competitors and/or Experts are required to bring and items that Competitors are not allowed to bring they are specified below. 7.2 Materials, equipment and tools supplied by Competitors in their toolbox Non-consumable materials, equipment and tools to be supplied by the Competitor The Competitor shall bring tools and equipment in a toolbox and is encouraged to bring other new tools and devices that are being used in today's industry. The following list as a minimum shall be supplied by the Competitor. Welding safety glasses Grinding goggles Welders helmet, speed lenses are permitted Safety boots with protective toes Ear protection Hand angle grinder with guard, maximum 125mm (5inch) Wire brush wheels to suit grinder Fire retardant clothing Chipping hammer (slag hammer) Inter-weld run cleaning, blade scrapers Chisels Scriber Files Wire brushes Hammer Weld gauge (fillet gauge) Metric steel ruler (tape measure) Square Chalk/soapstone Dividers G-clamps and/or c-clamps and quick gripping devices Power transformer (if required) and extension leads Other personal hand tools All working clothes and all tools shall comply with host country safety regulations. Alignment aids for setting up test samples may be used, provided they are removed prior to welding. Competitors may use their own SMAW, (MMAW), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MAG) and FCAW hand pieces/torches, provided the Competitor does not damage the Host Country equipment. The Competitors equipment shall comply with safety regulations. Should any Competitor supplied equipment fail or become unserviceable during the competition, no additional time allowance shall be made. 7.3 Materials, equipment and tools supplied by Experts Not applicable Materials & equipment prohibited in the skill area Any material that may be used to assemble a project or part of a project is not allowed to be brought to the Competition. No additional consumables or practice materials are allowed to be brought to the Competition. Only items in section 7.2.1 are allowed.

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Sample workshop layouts Workshop layouts from Calgary are available at: http://www.worldskills.org/index.php?option=com_halls&Itemid=540 Workshop layout from previous Competition:

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MARKETING THE SKILL TO VISITORS AND MEDIA

Maximising visitor and media engagement Following is a list of possible ways to maximise visitor and media engagement for this skill. Try a trade Display screens Test Project descriptions Enhanced understanding of Competitor activity Competitor profiles Career opportunities Daily reporting of competition status Sustainability Recycling Use of green materials Use of completed Test Projects after Competition

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APPENDIX
Selection of test plate and pipe projects The horizontal row which has a country code in the right hand column is eligible for selection for the 2011 competition.

Selection of the test plate and pipe projects for World Skills Trade 10 Welding
Test Pipe 1A Positions Root Pass GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 Test Plate 1B 10mm Root Pass GTAW 141 1 PA SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 2 PC SMAW 111 GMAW 135 Fill and Cap GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GMAW 135

2 PC

FI UK FR IR

5 UPHILL PF

6 UPHILL H-LO45

KR ID

Positions

Fill and Cap SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136

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GTAW 141 3 UPHILL PF SMAW 111 GMAW 135 GTAW 141 4 PE SMAW 111 GMAW 135 Test Plate 1C 16mm Root Pass GTAW 141 1 PA GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GTAW 141 2 PC GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GTAW 141 3 UPHILL PF GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GTAW 141 4 PE GMAW 135 SMAW 111

SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 SMAW 111 GMAW 135

CH JP

US

Positions

Fill and Cap GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 FCAW 136 GMAW 135 GMAW 135 GMAW 135

BR

TW

CA

CO BE TH

Positions 1F PA

Fillet weld test 12mm 2 coupons to be selected Process GMAW 135 FCAW 136 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 PT TN

2F PB

FCAW 136 SMAW 111

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GMAW 135 3F PF FCAW 136 SMAW 111 GMAW 135 4F PD FCAW 135 SMAW 111

AU

ZA

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Coupon drawings

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Fillet weld specimen

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