Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 3 in (Mechanical Technology) Welder [Vertical-3F,3G & Overhead-4F,4G]

Date:

2018-02-14

NVQF Level:

3

Version:

2

Total Credits:

100

Purpose of the Qualification:

The purpose of these qualifications is to set high professional standards for welder’s job. These national qualifications will support training providers in enhancing the quality of training and assessment in Pakistan.

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
071500514	Perform Basic Calculations and Estimation for welding Work	3	5
071500516	Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)	3	15
071500522	Carry out Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in Vertical	3	20
071500528	Carry out Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) in Vertical (3F, 3G)	3	20
071500525	Carry out Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) in Vertical (3F, 3G)	3	20
071500519	Carry out Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in Vertical	3	20

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
100	0

Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites:

The entry requirement for NVC Level 3 in (Mechanical Technology “Welder – [Vertical (3F, 3G) and Overhead (4F, 4G)]” is NVC Level 2 in (Mechanical Technology) “Welder [Flat (1F, 1G) and Horizontal (2F, 2G) Positions]”.

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

NA

Requirement for the award of the Qualification:

NA

Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc:

NA

Standard Setting Body:

Remarks:

Prepare and train students through skill training and enable them to earn their living either through employment in industry or to be self-employed.

ISCED Classfication:

0715