PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET NCCER TRAINING

Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29301-10

Module Title: SMAW – Open-Root Pipe Welds Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

1 1. Prepare SMAW equipment for open-root pipe welds.

3 2. Make pipe welds in the 1G-ROTATED position.

3 3. Make pipe welds in the 2G position.

3 4. Make pipe welds in the 5G position.

3 5. Make pipe welds in the 6G position.

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SMAW – OPEN-ROOT PIPE WELDS — MODULE 29301-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 1.5

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29301-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 1G-ROTATED POSITION

Using 1⁄8" E6010 electrodes for the root pass, 3⁄32" E7018 electrodes for the hot pass, and 3⁄32" or 1⁄8"
E7018 electrodes for the remaining passes, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel
pipe in the 1G-ROTATED position as shown.

PIPE SMAW
ROTATION
60° – 75°

WORKPIECE
CLAMP

7 6 5
4 3
2
1

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

NOTE: THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF WELD

BEADS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON
THE WALL THICKNESS.

301A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the weld face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Uniform weld size ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum buildup of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________

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MODULE 29301-10 SMAW – Open-Root Pipe Welds 3.3

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29301-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 2G POSITION

Using 1⁄8" E6010 electrodes for the root pass, 3⁄32" E7018 electrodes for the hot pass, and 3⁄32" or 1⁄8"
E7018 electrodes for the remaining passes, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel
pipe in the 2G position as shown.

TACK SMAW
WELDS

60° – 75° 7
4 6
COUPON 1 2
SUPPORT ARM 3 5

PIPE WELD
COUPON

STRINGER BEAD
PIPE AXIS SEQUENCE
IS VERTICAL
301A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the weld face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Uniform weld size ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum buildup of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________

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3.4 WELDING Performance Laboratories

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29301-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 5G POSITION

Using 1⁄8" E6010 electrodes for the root pass, 3⁄32" E7018 electrodes for the hot pass, and 3⁄32" or 1⁄8"
E7018 electrodes for the remaining passes, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel
pipe in the 5G position as shown.

SMAW

60° – 75°

HORIZONTAL COUPON 1
SUPPORT ARM 2
3
4
WEAVE BEAD SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS

1
HORIZONTAL COUPON 2
(PIPE) AXIS 4 3
7 6 5

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

TACK WELDS AT 12 O’CLOCK,

3 O’CLOCK, 6 O’CLOCK, AND
9 O’CLOCK TO AVOID TEST
SPECIMEN ZONES
301A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the weld face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Uniform weld size ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum buildup of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________

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MODULE 29301-10 SMAW – Open-Root Pipe Welds 3.5

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29301-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD IN

THE 6G POSITION

Using 1⁄8" E6010 electrodes for the root pass, 3⁄32" E7018 electrodes for the hot pass, and 3⁄32" or 1⁄8"
E7018 electrodes for the remaining passes, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel
pipe in the 6G position as shown. If required for qualification test purposes, a restricting ring may
be added to the 6G position coupon to form a 6GR position coupon.

SMAW

60° – 75°

PIPE WELD COUPON

1
4 2
7 3
COUPON 6
SUPPORT PIPE AXIS IS 45° TO 5
ARM HORIZONTAL

STRINGER BEAD
SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS AT NOTE:
12 O’CLOCK, IF REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION PURPOSES,
3 O’CLOCK, A RESTRICTING RING MAY BE ADDED TO THE 6G
6 O’CLOCK, POSITION COUPON TO FORM A 6GR POSITION
AND 9 O’CLOCK COUPON.
301A04.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the weld face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Uniform weld size ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum buildup of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________

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3.6 WELDING Performance Laboratories

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29302-10

Module Title: GMAW – Pipe Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

1 1. Set up GMAW equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds.

3 2. Make GMAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 1G-ROTATED

position using applicable filler metal and shielding gas.

3 3. Make GMAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 2G position

using applicable filler metal and shielding gas.

3 4. Make GMAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 5G position

using applicable filler metal and shielding gas.

3 5. Make GMAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 6G (or 6GR)

position using applicable filler metal and shielding gas.

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GMAW – PIPE — MODULE 29302-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 2.3

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29302-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 1G-ROTATED POSITION

Using carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter, shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an
open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 1G-ROTATED position.
Note: Depending on site procedures or practices, the root pass for the following tasks may be
run using another welding process such as GTAW or SMAW. Check with your instructor to
determine the welding process to use for the root pass.

PIPE
ROTATION GMAW
75°

WORKPIECE
CLAMP

7 6 5
4 3
2
1

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

NOTE: THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF WELD

BEADS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON
THE WALL THICKNESS.

302A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________

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MODULE 29302-10 GMAW – Pipe 3.9

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29302-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 2G POSITION

Using carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter, shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an
open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 2G position.

TACK GMAW
WELDS

60° – 75° 7
4 6
COUPON 1 2
SUPPORT ARM 3 5

PIPE WELD
COUPON

STRINGER BEAD
PIPE AXIS SEQUENCE
IS VERTICAL
302A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion

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3.10 WELDING Performance Laboratories

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29302-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 5G POSITION

Using carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter, shielding gas, and stringer or weave beads,
make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 5G position.

GMAW

60° – 75°

HORIZONTAL COUPON 1
SUPPORT ARM 2
3
4
WEAVE BEAD SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS

1
HORIZONTAL COUPON 2
(PIPE) AXIS 4 3
7 6 5

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

TACK WELDS AT 12 O’CLOCK,

3 O’CLOCK, 6 O’CLOCK, AND
9 O’CLOCK TO AVOID TEST
SPECIMEN ZONES
302A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________

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MODULE 29302-10 GMAW – Pipe 3.11

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29302-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD IN

THE 6G (OR 6 GR) POSITION

Using carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter, shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an
open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 6G (or 6GR) position.

GMAW

60° – 75°

PIPE WELD COUPON

1
4 2
7 3
COUPON 6
SUPPORT PIPE AXIS IS 45° TO 5
ARM HORIZONTAL

STRINGER BEAD
SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS AT NOTE:
12 O’CLOCK, IF REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION PURPOSES,
3 O’CLOCK, A RESTRICTING RING MAY BE ADDED TO THE 6G
6 O’CLOCK, POSITION COUPON TO FORM A 6GR POSITION
AND 9 O’CLOCK COUPON.
302A04.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the
inside of the pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________

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3.12 WELDING Performance Laboratories

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29303-10

Module Title: FCAW – Pipe Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

1 1. Set up FCAW equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds.

3 2. Make FCAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 1G-ROTATED

position.

3 3. Make FCAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 2G position.

3 4. Make FCAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 5G position.

3 5. Make FCAW open-root V-groove pipe welds in the 6G position.

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FCAW – PIPE — MODULE 29303-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 3.3

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29303-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 2G POSITION

Using FCAW-G or FCAW-S carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter and stringer beads, make
an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 2G position. For FCAW-G, use the appro-
priate shielding gas.

Note: Depending on site procedures or practices, the root pass for the following tasks may be run
using another welding process such as GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, or backing material. Check
with your instructor to determine the welding process to use for the root pass.

COUPON
TACK SUPPORT ARM
WELDS

7
FCAW-G 4 6
1 2
75° 3 5

PIPE WELD
COUPON

PIPE AXIS STRINGER BEAD

IS VERTICAL SEQUENCE

303A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ___________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ___________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the ___________
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ___________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ___________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ___________
• No excessive undercut ___________
• No cracks ___________
• No overlap ___________
• No incomplete fusion ___________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) ___________
• No inclusions ___________

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MODULE 29303-10 FCAW – Pipe 3.15

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29303-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 5G POSITION

Using FCAW-G or FCAW-S carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter and stringer or weave
beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 5G position. For FCAW-G, use
the appropriate shielding gas.
Note: Depending on site procedures or practices, the root pass for the following tasks may be run
using another welding process such as GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, or backing material. Check
with your instructor to determine the welding process to use for the root pass.

FCAW-G

60° – 75°

HORIZONTAL COUPON 1
SUPPORT ARM 2
3
4
WEAVE BEAD SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS

1
HORIZONTAL COUPON 2
(PIPE) AXIS 4 3
7 6 5

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

TACK WELDS AT 12 O’CLOCK,

3 O’CLOCK, 6 O’CLOCK, AND
9 O’CLOCK TO AVOID TEST
SPECIMEN ZONES
303A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the ____________
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ____________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) ____________
• No inclusions ____________

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3.16 WELDING Performance Laboratories

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29303-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD IN

THE 6G (OR 6 GR) POSITION

Using FCAW-G or FCAW-S carbon steel wire of the appropriate diameter and stringer beads, make
an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 6G (or 6GR) position. For FCAW-G, use the
appropriate shielding gas.
Note: Depending on site procedures or practices, the root pass for the following tasks may be run
using another welding process such as GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, or backing material. Check
with your instructor to determine the welding process to use for the root pass.

FCAW-G

60° – 75°

PIPE WELD COUPON

1
4 2
7 3
COUPON 6
SUPPORT PIPE AXIS IS 45° TO 5
ARM HORIZONTAL

STRINGER BEAD
SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS AT NOTE:
12 O’CLOCK, IF REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION PURPOSES,
3 O’CLOCK, A RESTRICTING RING MAY BE ADDED TO THE 6G
6 O’CLOCK, POSITION COUPON TO FORM A 6GR POSITION
AND 9 O’CLOCK COUPON.
303A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face __________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld __________
• Acceptable weld profile and guided bend test in accordance with the __________
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld __________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the __________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity __________
• No excessive undercut __________
• No cracks __________
• No overlap __________
• No incomplete fusion __________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) __________
• No inclusions __________

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MODULE 29303-10 FCAW – Pipe 3.17

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29304-10

Module Title: GTAW – Carbon Steel Pipe Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

1 1. Set up GTAW equipment to create open-root V-groove welds on

carbon steel pipe using appropriate filler metal and argon gas.

3 2. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe in the

2G position using carbon steel filler metal and argon gas.

3 3. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe in the

5G position using carbon steel filler metal and argon gas.

3 4. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on carbon steel pipe in the

6G position using carbon steel filler metal and argon gas.

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GTAW – CARBON STEEL PIPE — MODULE 29304-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 4.3

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29304-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE

PIPE WELD IN THE 2G POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and carbon steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter, argon shielding gas,
and stringer beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 2G position.

COUPON
TACK SUPPORT ARM
WELDS

GTAW
60° – 75°

PIPE WELD
COUPON

PIPE AXIS
IS VERTICAL
304A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ___________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ___________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ___________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ___________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ___________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ___________
• No excessive undercut ___________
• No cracks ___________
• No overlap ___________
• No incomplete fusion ___________

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MODULE 29304-10 Carbon Steel Pipe 3.21

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29304-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE

PIPE WELD IN THE 5G POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and carbon steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter, argon shielding gas,
and stringer or weave beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 5G posi-
tion.

GTAW

60° – 75°

HORIZONTAL COUPON 1
SUPPORT ARM 2
3
4
WEAVE BEAD SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS

1
HORIZONTAL COUPON 2
(PIPE) AXIS 4 3
7 6 5

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

TACK WELDS AT 12 O’CLOCK,

3 O’CLOCK, 6 O’CLOCK, AND
9 O’CLOCK TO AVOID TEST
SPECIMEN ZONES
304A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ____________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________

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3.22 WELDING Performance Laboratories

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29304-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 6G (OR 6 GR) POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and carbon steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter, argon shielding gas,
and stringer beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on carbon steel pipe in the 6G (or 6GR) posi-
tion.

GTAW

60° – 75°

PIPE WELD COUPON

1
4 2
7 3
COUPON 6
SUPPORT PIPE AXIS IS 45° TO 5
ARM HORIZONTAL

STRINGER BEAD
SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS AT NOTE:
12 O’CLOCK, IF REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION PURPOSES,
3 O’CLOCK, A RESTRICTING RING MAY BE ADDED TO THE 6G
6 O’CLOCK, POSITION COUPON TO FORM A 6GR POSITION
AND 9 O’CLOCK COUPON.
304A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face __________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld __________
• Acceptable weld profile and guided bend test in accordance with
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX __________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld __________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the __________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity __________
• No excessive undercut __________
• No cracks __________
• No overlap
• No incomplete fusion __________

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MODULE 29304-10 Carbon Steel Pipe 3.23

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29305-10

Module Title: GTAW – Low-Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

1 1. Prepare the area for GTAW.

1 2. Set up GTAW equipment to create welds on carbon or stainless

steel pipe with the appropriate filler metal.

3 3. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on appropriate metal pipe

in the 2G position using low-alloy and stainless steel filler metal.

3 4. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on appropriate metal pipe

in the 5G position using low-alloy and stainless steel filler metal.

3 5. Make GTAW open-root V-groove welds on appropriate metal pipe

in the 6G position using low-alloy and stainless steel filler metal.

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GTAW – LOW-ALLOY AND STAINLESS STEEL PIPE — MODULE 29305-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 5.3
Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29305-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE

PIPE WELD IN THE 2G POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and stainless and/or low-alloy steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter,
argon shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on stainless steel or car-
bon steel pipe in the 2G position.

COUPON
TACK SUPPORT ARM
WELDS

7
GTAW 4 6
1 2
60° – 75° 3 5

PIPE WELD
COUPON

PIPE AXIS STRINGER BEAD

IS VERTICAL SEQUENCE

305A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ___________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ___________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ___________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ___________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ___________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ___________
• No excessive undercut ___________
• No cracks ___________
• No overlap ___________
• No incomplete fusion ___________

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Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29305-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE

PIPE WELD IN THE 5G POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and stainless and/or low-alloy steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter,
argon shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on stainless steel or car-
bon steel pipe in the 5G position.

GTAW

60° – 75°

HORIZONTAL COUPON 1
SUPPORT ARM 2
3
4
WEAVE BEAD SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS

1
HORIZONTAL COUPON 2
(PIPE) AXIS 4 3
7 6 5

STRINGER BEAD SEQUENCE

TACK WELDS AT 12 O’CLOCK,

3 O’CLOCK, 6 O’CLOCK, AND
9 O’CLOCK TO AVOID TEST
SPECIMEN ZONES
305A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the ____________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No incomplete fusion ____________

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Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29305-10

GTAW OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE PIPE WELD

IN THE 6G (OR 6 GR) POSITION

Using GTAW equipment and stainless and/or low-alloy steel filler rod of the appropriate diameter,
argon shielding gas, and stringer beads, make an open-root V-groove weld on stainless steel or car-
bon steel pipe in the 6G (or 6GR) position.

GTAW

60° – 75°

PIPE WELD COUPON

1
4 2
7 3
COUPON 6
SUPPORT PIPE AXIS IS 45° TO 5
ARM HORIZONTAL

STRINGER BEAD
SEQUENCE
TACK WELDS AT NOTE:
12 O’CLOCK, IF REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION PURPOSES,
3 O’CLOCK, A RESTRICTING RING MAY BE ADDED TO THE 6G
6 O’CLOCK, POSITION COUPON TO FORM A 6GR POSITION
AND 9 O’CLOCK COUPON.
305A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance

• Uniform appearance on the bead face __________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld __________
• Acceptable weld profile and guided bend test in accordance with
the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX __________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld __________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the inside of the __________
pipe to a maximum of 1⁄8"
• No porosity __________
• No excessive undercut __________
• No cracks __________
• No overlap
• No incomplete fusion __________

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MODULE 29305-10 Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe 3.29

PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET (PAGE 1 OF 2) NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29306-10

Module Title: SMAW – Stainless Steel Groove Welds Contren® Learning Series

TRAINEE NAME: _____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________________________________________

CLASS: ____________________________________________________________________

TRAINING PROGRAM SPONSOR: _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR: _______________________________________________________________

Rating Levels: (1) Passed: performed task (2) Failed: did not perform task
Also, list the date the testing for each task was completed.
Recognition: When testing for the NCCER Standardized Craft Training Program,
be sure to record Performance testing results on Training Report Form
200, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

Objective TASK RATING

4 1. Prepare SMAW equipment for stainless steel welds.

6 2. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate joints in

the 1G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

6 3. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate joints in

the 2G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

6 4. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate joints in

the 3G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

continued

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SMAW – STAINLESS STEEL GROOVE WELDS — MODULE 29306-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE 6.5
PERFORMANCE PROFILE SHEET (PAGE 2 OF 2) NCCER TRAINING
Craft: Welding

Module Number: 29306-10

Module Title: SMAW – Stainless Steel Groove Welds Contren® Learning Series

Objective TASK RATING

6 5. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate joints in

the 4G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

8 6. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe joints in

the 1G-ROTATED position using SMAW equipment and
electrodes.

8 7. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe joints in

the 2G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

8 8. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe joints in

the 5G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

8 9. Make open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe joints in

the 6G position using SMAW equipment and electrodes.

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6.6 WELDING LEVEL THREE — MODULE 29306-10 PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29306-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE WELDS ON STAINLESS

STEEL PLATE JOINTS IN THE FLAT (1G) POSITION

Note: It is preferable to use stainless steel base metal. However, substituting carbon steel is per-
mitted by the codes.
Using stainless steel electrodes, make an open-root V-groove weld on plate in the flat (1G) position, as
shown.

6" MIN
STAINLESS
STEEL
60°

5" MIN

NOTE: BASE METAL, STAINLESS

(OR CARBON) STEEL
PLATE AT LEAST 1⁄4" THICK
45° 60°

221⁄2° 30°

0" – ⁄ "
18

⁄"
14 0" – 1⁄8"

JOINT DETAILS JOINT DETAILS

WITH BACKING WITHOUT BACKING 306A01.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the base metal to
a maximum buildup of 3⁄32" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) ____________

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Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29306-10
OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE WELDS ON STAINLESS STEEL
PLATE JOINTS IN THE HORIZONTAL (2G) POSITION

Using stainless steel electrodes, make an open-root V-groove weld on plate in the horizontal (2G)
position, as shown.

5" MIN
STAINLESS
STEEL
60°

45°

221⁄2°
6"

14⁄"

JOINT DETAILS
WITH BACKING

60°

30°
NOTE: BASE METAL, STAINLESS
(OR CARBON) STEEL 0" – ⁄ "
18

PLATE AT LEAST 1⁄4" THICK

0" – 1⁄8"

JOINT DETAILS
WITHOUT BACKING
306A02.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the base metal to
a maximum buildup of 3⁄32" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) ____________

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Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29306-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE WELDS ON STAINLESS

STEEL PLATE JOINTS IN THE VERTICAL (3G) POSITION

Using stainless steel electrodes, make an open-root V-groove weld on plate in the vertical (3G)
position, as shown.

6" MIN

STAINLESS 5" MIN

STEEL
60°

NOTE: BASE METAL, STAINLESS

(OR CARBON) STEEL
PLATE AT LEAST 1⁄4" THICK

45° 60°

221⁄2° 30°

0" – ⁄ "
18

⁄"
14 0" – 1⁄8"

JOINT DETAILS JOINT DETAILS

WITH BACKING WITHOUT BACKING
306A03.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the base metal to
a maximum buildup of 3⁄32" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes) ____________

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Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29306-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE WELDS ON STAINLESS STEEL

PLATE JOINTS IN THE OVERHEAD (4G) POSITION

Using stainless steel electrodes, make an open-root V-groove weld on plate in the overhead (4G)
position, as shown.

6" MIN

5" MIN
45° 60°

221⁄2° 30°

0" – 1⁄8"
STAINLESS
STEEL
60°
⁄"
14 0" – 1⁄8"

NOTE: BASE METAL, STAINLESS

(OR CARBON) STEEL JOINT DETAILS JOINT DETAILS
PLATE AT LEAST 1⁄4" THICK WITH BACKING WITHOUT BACKING
306A04.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the base metal to
a maximum buildup of 3⁄32" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes)

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3.36 WELDING Performance Laboratories

Performance Accreditation Tasks Module 29306-10

OPEN-ROOT V-GROOVE WELDS ON STAINLESS STEEL

PIPE IN THE MULTIPLE INCLINED (6G) POSITION

Using stainless steel electrodes, make an open-root V-groove weld on pipe in the multiple inclined
(6G) position, as shown. If required, a restricting ring may be added to the 6G position to form a
6GR position coupon.

60° OR 75° 60°

30° OR 371⁄2° NOTE: BASE METAL, STAINLESS

(OR CARBON) STEEL
MAX 1⁄8" SCHEDULE 40 OR 80 PIPE
MAX 1⁄8"
AT LEAST 3" IN DIAMETER
0"-1⁄8"
MAX
1⁄8"

BACKING RING WITH NO

BACKING RING
WITH BACKING RING
WITHOUT NUB
PIPE INCLINED
(45° ±5°) 45° ±5°

STAINLESS
STEEL
60°

PIPE NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING

6G POSITION
306A05.EPS

Criteria for Acceptance:

• Uniform rippled appearance on the bead face ____________
• Craters and restarts filled to the full cross section of the weld ____________
• Acceptable weld profile in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code – Section IX ____________
• Smooth transition with complete fusion at the toes of the weld ____________
• Complete uniform root reinforcement at least flush with the base metal to
a maximum buildup of 3⁄32" ____________
• No porosity ____________
• No overlap ____________
• No excessive undercut ____________
• No inclusions ____________
• No cracks ____________
• No pinholes (fisheyes)

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