Kto12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

INDUSTRIAL ARTS SHIELD METAL ARC WELDING
(Exploratory)
Course Description:
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Shield Metal Arc Welding National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers four
common competencies that a Grade 7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess, namely: 1) using tools, equipment and
paraphernalia; 2) performing mensuration and calculation; 3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and; 4) interpreting technical
drawing and plans.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1) discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts relative
to the course and; 3) exploration on career opportunities.
CONTENT
Introduction
Basic concepts in Shield
Metal Arc Welding
Relevance of the course
Career opportunities

CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner demonstrates

understanding of basic concepts, and
underlying theories in shield metal
arc welding.

The learner independently

demonstrates common competencies
in shield metal arc welding as
prescribed in the TESDA Training
Regulation.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Explain basic concepts in shield
metal arc welding
Discuss the relevance of the
course
Explore on opportunities for
shield metal arc welding as a
career

LESSON 1: USE BASIC HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Welding hand tools and
equipment

The learner demonstrates

understanding of concepts and
underlying theories and principles in:
Selecting hand tools
Identifying serviceable and
defective hand tools

Using hand tools

Performing the task

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The learner independently

manipulates basic hand tools and
equipment appropriate to the
requirements of the task.

*LO 1. Select and classify hand

tools and equipment
Identify unsafe or defective
tools and marked for repair
according to procedure.

*LO 2.Use hand tools and

equipment
Use hand tools to produce the
desired outcomes based on job
specifications.

*LO Learning Outcome

CONTENT
Maintenance of hand tools
Cleaning
Lubricating
Tightening
Simple tool repair
Hand sharpening
Storage of hand tools

CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
*LO 3. Maintain hand tools
Undertake routine
maintenance of hand tools
according to standard
operating procedures,
principles and technique

Maintaining hand tools and

equipment
Storing hand tools

*LO 4. Store hand tools in

designated location in accordance
with manufacturers
instruction/standard operating
procedure.

LESSON 2: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION

Four fundamental operations
Subtraction
Addition
Multiplication
Division

The learner demonstrate

understanding of concepts and
underlying theories and principles in:
Fundamental Operations

The learner independently performs

mensuration and calculation.

*LO 1. Perform four fundamental

operations
Perform simple calculations
involving whole numbers,
mixed numbers, fraction and
decimal using the four
fundamental operations.

Conversion of units
System of measurement

English and metric system of

measurements
Conversion of English to metric

*LO 2. Perform conversion of units

to the required figure using the
given formula
Convert English unit of
measurement to metric system
and vice versa.

Ratio and proportion

Area and volume calculation

Computing percentage and

ratio
Calculation area and volume

*LO 3. Perform basic computation

of percentage and ratio
Compute percentages using
appropriate formula
Use precise and accurate
formulas for computing area

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*LO Learning Outcome

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CONTENT STANDARD

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
and volume needed in metal
trade

LESSON 3: APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES

Occupational hazard
Sign & symbols
Occupational health and safety

Personal protective equipment

(PPE)

The learner demonstrates

understanding of concepts and
underlying theories and principles in:
identifying hazards to be
avoided in welding
safety signs and symbols
types of hazards
occupational safety and
health standards

The learner consistently applies

safety practices in the workplace in
accordance with OHS (occupational
health and safety) procedures.

*LO 1. Identify hazards of welding

Identify hazards in accordance
with OHS (occupational health
and safety
*LO 2. Identify safety signs and
symbols
Recognize and follow safety
signs and symbols and in
accordance with workplace
safety procedure.

*LO 3. Use personal protective

clothing and equipment
Observe proper wearing of
PPE in accordance with
workplace safety policies.

Using personal protective

equipment (PPE) and its proper
uses
Pre-use inspection and
checking procedures
.

Safe handling of tools,

equipment and materials

Performing safe handling of

tools, equipment and materials

*LO 4. Perform safe handling of

tools, equipment and materials
Observe proper handling of
tools, equipment and materials
in accordance with OHS
requirements

First Aid

Performing first aid

*LO 5. Perform first aid

Carry out first aid treatment of
injuries according to
recommended procedures

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*LO Learning Outcome

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CONTENT STANDARD
LESSON 4: INTERPRET PLANS AND DRAWINGS
Alphabet of lines

The learner demonstrates

understanding of concepts and
underlying theories and principles in:
Identifying alphabet of lines
Supplementary symbols

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

The learner independently identify

interprets welding joints and symbols
according to drawing standard

*LO 1. Identify standard

Alphabet of lines
Read and interpret alphabet of
lines according to ISO
(International Standard
Organization)
LO2. Interpret standard drawing
symbols.

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*LO Learning Outcome