LEARNING OUTCOME NO.

Perform Root Pass

Assessment Contents Condition Methodologie Assessment Methods

Criteria s
1.1 Root pass is  Essentials of Laptop, LCD Discussion, Demonstration, written
performed in welding projector, Demonstratio test, Oral Questioning
accordance with WPS  Practice of n,
Welding Suit
And/or client PPE Observation
specifications.  International Welding Gloves
1.2 Task is performed Welding Codes Chipping
in accordance with and standards Hammer
company or  Occupational
Industry safety and Grinder
requirement and Health Safety Goggle
safety procedure. Administratio
n (OS&HA) Steel Brush
1.3 Weld is visually  Welding
checked for defects Hack saw
Procedure
and repaired, as Specification Tongs, welding
Required  PPerform Root machine(AC or
1.4 Weld is visually Pass in 1G, AC/DC)
acceptable in 2G, 3G, and Carbon Steel
accordance with 4G Plates
applicable codes
 WWeld Electrodes
and standards
defects,
causes and
remedies
 JOB SHEET 1.1-5a

Title: PERFORM ROOT PASS IN 1G

Performance Objective: Given the materials and equipment

needed, you should be able to weld carbon steel
plates in FLAT POSITION following welding
procedure and safe welding practices.
Supplies/Materials: Mild steel plates 10 mm x 75 mm x 200 mm (2pcs)
Electrode: E6011, 3.2 mm diameter

Equipment : AC or DC Arc welding machine with accessories

Angle grinder with accessories
Chipping hammer
Tong
Welding positioner/table
Wire brush
Bench vise
PPE

Steps/Procedure:
1. Check the working area to make sure it is free of Flammable
materials and well ventilated and note the location of the nearest fire
extinguisher.
2. Place plate to bevel on cutting.
3. Secure plates in a vise one at a time, grind mill scale and slag from
all surface areas to be welded, and very careful to retain the 300 bevel
angle 8. Grind 1/16” to 1/8” root face along the entire length of the
thinnest part of the bevel on all plates.
4. Attach ground clamp to worktable or work piece.
5. Select correct polarity for electrode
6. Turn on machine.
7. Put on safety gear and adjust to correct amperage by running a few
8. test beads on a scrap metal.
9. Align two plates face down on the work table, using a 3/32” gap wire
to properly align and space them.
10. Tack both ends of the joint and remove gap wire.
11. Position the plates (Flat Position) so that the joint is in position
indicated in specifications.
12. Place electrode in welding holder and adjust the correct electrode
angle
13. Start an arc and adjust electrode to correct arc length.
14. Make a puddle and immediately allow the key to form.
15. Whip the rod slightly forward to allow the key to solidify, then whip
the rod back to deposit more metal in the keyhole
16. Restart the arc deep in the groove at a point no more than ¼ “from
the keyhole, and hold a long arc to heat that portion of the pass.
17. Make another puddle and immediately continue with the keyhole
and the slight whipping motion back and forth to keep it moving.
18. Repeat the procedure as required until the joint is completely
welded.
19. Secure work piece with pliers and clean and inspect root pass on
both sides to make sure penetration is 100%.
20. Have your trainer check your work.
21. Turn off the machine.
22. Bend test as specified.
23. Check the tools and materials and clean area or prepare for next
job sheet as directed by the trainer.
 JOB SHEET 1.1-5b

Title: PERFORM ROOT PASS IN 2G

Performance Objective: Given the materials and equipment

needed, you should be able to weld carbon steel
plates in HORIZONTAL POSITION following
welding procedure and safe welding practices.
Supplies/Materials: Mild steel plates 10 mm x 75 mm x 200 mm (2pcs)
Electrode: E6011, 3.2 mm diameter

Equipment : AC or DC Arc welding machine with accessories

Angle grinder with accessories
Chipping hammer
Tong
Welding positioner/table
Wire brush
Bench vise
PPE

Steps/Procedure:
1. Check the working area to make sure it is free of Flammable
materials and well ventilated and note the location of the nearest fire
extinguisher.
2. Place plate to bevel on cutting.
3. Secure plates in a vise one at a time, grind mill scale and slag from
all surface areas to be welded, and very careful to retain the 300 bevel
angle 8. Grind 1/16” to 1/8” root face along the entire length of the
thinnest part of the bevel on all plates.
4. Attach ground clamp to worktable or work piece.
5. Select correct polarity for electrode
6. Turn on machine.
7. Put on safety gear and adjust to correct amperage by running a few
8. test beads on a scrap metal.
9. Align two plates face down on the work table, using a 3/32” gap wire
to properly align and space them.
10. Tack both ends of the joint and remove gap wire.
11. Position the plates (Horizontal Position) so that the joint is in
position indicated in specifications.
12. Place electrode in welding holder and adjust the correct electrode
angle
13. Start an arc and adjust electrode to correct arc length.
14. Make a puddle and immediately allow the key to form.
15. Whip the rod slightly forward to allow the key to solidify, then whip
the rod back to deposit more metal in the keyhole
16. Restart the arc deep in the groove at a point no more than ¼ “from
the keyhole, and hold a long arc to heat that portion of the pass.
17. Make another puddle and immediately continue with the keyhole
and the slight whipping motion back and forth to keep it moving.
18. Repeat the procedure as required until the joint is completely
welded.
19. Secure work piece with pliers and clean and inspect root pass on
both sides to make sure penetration is 100%.
20. Have your trainer check your work.
21. Turn off the machine.
22. Bend test as specified.
23. Check the tools and materials and clean area or prepare for next
job sheet as directed by the trainer.
 JOB SHEET 1.1-5c

Title: PERFORM ROOT PASS IN 3G

Performance Objective: Given the materials and equipment needed, you

should be able to weld carbon steel plates in
VERTICAL POSITION following welding procedure and
safe welding practices.
Supplies/Materials: Mild steel plates 10 mm x 75 mm x 200 mm (2pcs)
Electrode: E6011, 3.2 mm diameter

Equipment : AC or DC Arc welding machine with accessories

Angle grinder with accessories
Chipping hammer
Tong
Welding positioner/table
Wire brush
Bench vise
PPE

Steps/Procedure:
1. Check the working area to make sure it is free of Flammable materials and
well ventilated and note the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
2. Place plate to bevel on cutting.
3. Secure plates in a vise one at a time, grind mill scale and slag from all
surface areas to be welded, and very careful to retain the 300 bevel angle 8.
Grind 1/16” to 1/8” root face along the entire length of the thinnest part of
the bevel on all plates.
4. Attach ground clamp to worktable or work piece.
5. Select correct polarity for electrode
6. Turn on machine.
7. Put on safety gear and adjust to correct amperage by running a few
8. test beads on a scrap metal.
9. Align two plates face down on the work table, using a 3/32” gap wire to
properly align and space them.
10. Tack both ends of the joint and remove gap wire.
11. Position the plates (Flat Position) so that the joint is in position
indicated in specifications.
12. Place electrode in welding holder and adjust the correct electrode angle
13. Start an arc and adjust electrode to correct arc length.
14. Make a puddle and immediately allow the key to form.
15. Whip the rod slightly forward to allow the key to solidify, then whip the
rod back to deposit more metal in the keyhole
16. Restart the arc deep in the groove at a point no more than ¼ “from the
keyhole, and hold a long arc to heat that portion of the pass.
17. Make another puddle and immediately continue with the keyhole and the
slight whipping motion back and forth to keep it moving.
18. Repeat the procedure as required until the joint is completely welded.
19. Secure work piece with pliers and clean and inspect root pass on both
sides to make sure penetration is 100%.
20. Have your trainer check your work.
21. Turn off the machine.
22. Bend test as specified.
23. Check the tools and materials and clean area or prepare for next job
sheet as directed by the trainer.

JOB SHEET 1.1-5d

 Title: PERFORM ROOT PASS IN 4G

Performance Objective: Given the materials and equipment needed,

you should be able to weld carbon steel plates in
OVERHEAD POSITION following welding procedure
and safe welding practices.
Supplies/Materials: Mild steel plates 10 mm x 75 mm x 200 mm (2pcs)
Electrode: E6011, 3.2 mm diameter

Equipment : AC or DC Arc welding machine with accessories

Angle grinder with accessories
Chipping hammer
Tong
Welding positioner/table
Wire brush
Bench vise
PPE

Steps/Procedure:
1. Check the working area to make sure it is free of Flammable materials
and well ventilated and note the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
2. Place plate to bevel on cutting.
3. Secure plates in a vise one at a time, grind mill scale and slag from all
surface areas to be welded, and very careful to retain the 300 bevel angle
8. Grind 1/16” to 1/8” root face along the entire length of the thinnest
part of the bevel on all plates.
4. Attach ground clamp to worktable or work piece.
5. Select correct polarity for electrode
6. Turn on machine.
7. Put on safety gear and adjust to correct amperage by running a few
8. test beads on a scrap metal.
9. Align two plates face down on the work table, using a 3/32” gap wire to
properly align and space them.
10. Tack both ends of the joint and remove gap wire.
11. Position the plates (Overhead Position) so that the joint is in position
indicated in specifications.
12. Place electrode in welding holder and adjust the correct electrode angle
13. Start an arc and adjust electrode to correct arc length.
14. Make a puddle and immediately allow the key to form.
15. Whip the rod slightly forward to allow the key to solidify, then whip the
rod back to deposit more metal in the keyhole
16. Restart the arc deep in the groove at a point no more than ¼ “from the
keyhole, and hold a long arc to heat that portion of the pass.
17. Make another puddle and immediately continue with the keyhole and
the slight whipping motion back and forth to keep it moving.
18. Repeat the procedure as required until the joint is completely welded.
19. Secure work piece with pliers and clean and inspect root pass on both
sides to make sure penetration is 100%.
20. Have your trainer check your work.
21. Turn off the machine.
22. Bend test as specified.
23. Check the tools and materials and clean area or prepare for next job
sheet as directed by the trainer.