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NOS/NSQ Welding and Fabrication

This comprehensive National Skills Qualification (NSQ) in Welding and Fabrication offers a structured career development path for individuals aspiring to work in the welding industry. The qualification is designed to equip learners with practical skills and theoretical knowledge across multiple levels, from foundational concepts to more advanced fabrication and welding techniques.Key features and learning aspects include:<ul><li>Multi-Level Progression: It targets Welder Assistants (NSQ Level 1), Intermediate Welders (NSQ Level 2), and potentially higher-level Welders (NSQ Level 3 &amp; 4).</li><li>Core Welding Competencies: Learners will develop skills to produce sound welds, perform basic and complex repairs, and execute various fabrication tasks.</li><li>Industry Standards and Safety: Emphasis is placed on understanding and demonstrating safe work practices, adhering to industry codes and standards (e.g., API 1104, ISO 9606-1, AWS D1.1), and applying appropriate safety guidelines for welding operations.</li><li>Foundational Science and Tools: The curriculum covers basic welding science, including electricity, heat effects, material science, and the effective use and maintenance of essential welding and fabrication tools.</li><li>Drawing and Interpretation: Learners will gain proficiency in reading, sketching, and interpreting simple and fabrication drawings, including understanding dimensions, symbols, and components.</li><li>Diverse Welding Processes: The qualification introduces and provides practical training in various welding processes such as Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding, Gas Welding, and Plastic Welding.</li><li>Fitting and Structural Welding: Advanced units focus on fitting operations, different joining processes, drilling, riveting, and comprehensive structural welding techniques, including fillet and butt welding operations.</li><li>Professional Skills: Beyond technical skills, the program fosters effective communication in the work environment and promotes teamwork and positive working relationships.</li><li>Costing and Quotation: Basic knowledge of costing and quotation for welding and fabrication jobs is also included.</li></ul>

This eBook, developed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and submitted by the Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW), is designed to produce skilled professionals in welding and fabrication.


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Understand and demonstrate safe work practices and instructions.

Communicate effectively in the work environment, including understanding sources of information and various communication means.

Work effectively in a team, exhibiting good working relationships and taking responsibility.

Understand basic welding science, including electricity, heat effects, change of state, basic chemical reactions during welding, and types of metals.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of basic tools in welding and fabrication, including their maintenance and care.

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