STANDARD PRACTICE

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS STANDARD (NOSS) FOR;

WELDING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

LEVEL 4

1. INTRODUCTION

The Standard Practice and Standard Content are part of the NOSS document that was developed
together with the Training Manual and Internship Manual to complete the whole NOSS. This is a
NOSS developed for Welding Technology Management (Level 4) under Machinery and Equipment
sub sector.

Malaysia's welding and metal structural fabrication industries, which include the welding of
materials using various processes such as Shielded MetalArc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal-Arc
Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten-Arc Welding (GTAW), Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW),
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), Plasma-Arc Welding (PAW), Electrogas Welding (EGW),
Electroslag Welding (ESW) have developed rapidly in tandem with the overall growth of the
country's welding and metal structural fabrication sector. Over the years, outsourcing has matured
and becomes as a trend, and Malaysia's welding, metal fabrication supporting industry is benefiting
from this trend.

Malaysia is a major outsourcing destination for multinational company (MNCs) building bridge,
automotive, machinery manufacturing, oil & gas industries, power plant industries, shipbuilding,
cranes, sheet metal and structures industries. Malaysia's Welding and Fabrication sector has the
capabilities to undertake various metal fabrications such as steel structure, pressure vessels,
shipbuilding, power generating plant, oil and gas industries etc. The increasing demand for these
industries has created opportunities for new ventures. Malaysia encourages the establishment of
advance welding technology to complement the country's rapid industrial development and to
address environmental concerns.

With the growth of the welding and fabrication industries there is a need to ensure the quality of
product are competitive at the international market.

Personnel who are competent in the Welding Management Technology (Level 4) are expected
have a good fundamental knowledge in welding technology and metallurgy to enable to establish
welding procedures for production and welding personnel. They are competent in organising and
coordinating welding inspections works to ensure welding work are implemented in compliance
with established welding procedures and standards. Analysing welding testing reports and deciding
status of welding fabrication work are also expected from the Level 4 personnel.

This NOSS is developed focusing on the Welding Technology Management area of the Welding
Technology and Fabrication sector. The experts in this field can also pursue careers in other
industries in Malaysia or internationally. They also can be exported to the international market due
to the increasing need of experts in this field.

The demands for qualified and experienced Welding Technology Management personnel are
important as of now and may increase in the near future. Hence, the development of this NOSS is
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essential for the industry to have certain guidelines and standards based on the level of
competencies that have been set by the industrial experts in this field.

This document provides first hand information to the workers regarding the Welding Technology
Management working environment. It also shows the structured career path of Welding Technology
Management personnel (Level 4) and employment development for those involved in this industry.

2. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

The NOSS Development Panel, after considering the role and scope of the todays Welding
industries, proposed that a new job area Welding Technology personnel to be by itself under the
Welding Technology and Fabrication Sub Sector as in Fig. 1.1. Under the new structure the
Welding Technology NOSS starts at Level 3 and progress the career path to Welding Technology
Management Level 5.

The Welding Technology Management (Level 4) personnel are required to perform a broad range
of complex technical or professional work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts and with
a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others
and allocation of resources is often present

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 Kimpalan Gas Kepingan Logam Fabrikasi Pemeriksaan
(Gas Welding) (Sheet Metal) (Fabrication) (Inspection)
L5 H-023-5
Jurutera Kimpalan ( Fabrikasi)
Welding Engineer (Fabrication)
(20-06-97)
L4 H-023-4
Pembantu Jurutera Kimpalan ( Fabrikasi)
Assistant Welding Engineer (Fabrication)
(20-06-97)
L3 H-022-3 @ H-070-3 H-200-3 H-060-3 @
Juruteknik Kimpalan Gas Juruteknik Kepingan Logam Juruteknik Fabrikasi & Pemeriksa Kimpalan Kanan
Gas Welding Technician Sheet Metal Technician Memasang Struktur Keluli Senior Welding Inspector
(12-04-96) (10-04-95) Steel Structure & Fabrication (28-11-95)
Technician
(30-04-97)
L2 H-022-2 H-070-2 H-200-2 H-060-2
Jurukimpal Gas Jurubentuk Kepingan Logam Fabrikator & Pemasang Pemeriksa Kimpalan
Gas Welder Sheet Metal Fabricator Struktur Keluli Welding Inspector
(12-04-96) (10-04-95) Steel Structure Erector & (28-11-95)
Fabricator
(30-09-97)
L1 H-022-1 H-070-1 H-200-1 H-060-1
Jurukimpal Gas Jurubentuk Kepingan Logam Fabrikator & Pemasang Pemeriksa Kimpalan
Gas Welder Sheet Metal Fabricator Struktur Keluli Welding Inspector
(12-04-96) (10-04-95) Steel Structure Erector & (28-11-95)
Fabricator
(30-09-97)

Fig. 1.0 Current Occupational Structure for NOSS Welding Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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SECTOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
SUB
WELDING TECHNOLOGY AND FABRICATION
SECTOR
JOB WELDING STRUCTURAL
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
AREA INSPECTION FABRICATION
JOB
LEVEL
WELDING
INSPECTION WELDING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FABRICATION
5
MANAGEMENT MANAGER
WELDING ASSISTANT
INSPECTION WELDING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT FABRICATION
4
MANAGEMENT MANAGER

SHIELDED GAS
GAS METAL FLUX CORED
METAL ARC TUNGSTEN
ARC WELDING ARC WELDING FABRICATION
WELDING WELDING ARC WELDING
L3 (GMAW) (FCAW) SUPERVISOR
INSPECTION (SMAW) (GTAW)
OPERATION OPERATION
OPERATION OPERATION

WELDING NA NA NA NA FABRICATOR
L2
INSPECTION

ASSISTANT
L1 NA NA NA NA NA
FABRICATOR

Fig. 1.1 Propose Occupational Area Structure for NOSS Welding Technology Management Level 4 and Welding Technology
Management Level 5

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3. DEFINITION OF COMPETENCY LEVEL
The NOSS is developed for various occupational areas. Candidates for certification must be
assessed and trained at certain levels to substantiate competencies. Below is a guideline of
each NOSS Level as defined by the Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human
Resources, Malaysia.
Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 1:
Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 2:
Malaysia Skills Certificate Level 3:
Malaysia Skills Diploma Level 4:
Malaysia Skills Advanced Diploma
Level 5:
Competent in performing a range of varied work
activities, most of which are routine and predictable.
Competent in performing a significant range of varied
work activities, performed in a variety of contexts.
Some of the activities are non-routine and required
individual responsibility and autonomy.
Competent in performing a broad range of varied work
activities, performed in a variety of contexts, most of
which are complex and non-routine. There is
considerable responsibility and autonomy and control
or guidance of others is often required.
Competent in performing a broad range of complex
technical or professional work activities performed in a
wide variety of contexts and with a substantial degree
of personal responsibility and autonomy.
Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of
resources is often present.
Competent in applying a significant range of
fundamental principles and complex techniques
across a wide and often unpredictable variety of
contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and
often significant responsibility for the work of others
and for the allocation of substantial resources features
strongly, as do personal accountabilities for analysis,
diagnosis, planning, execution and evaluation.
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4. MALAYSIAN SKILL CERTIFICATION

The pre-requisite to pursue this course is for those who possessed related SKM Level 3 certificate
including good eyesight and physical fitness. All candidates are also recommended to undergo on
job training to attain industrial working knowledge and skills in the welding technology
management field of work.

Candidates after being assessed verified and fulfilled Malaysian Skill Certification requirements
shall be awarded with Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) for Level 4.

Assessment must be in accordance with the following:

This NOSS outlines core and elective competencies in the welding technology management
working environment as required by the industry and has been developed and documented
following extensive collaboration across key Malaysian organisations. To meet the requirements of
this industry, it is imperative that the core and elective competencies outlined follow a high
standard as well as maintenance of consistency throughout the assessment process. This can
only be done by stipulating a precise framework in which the assessment of core and elective
competencies must be conducted. The training and assessment of a welding technology
management practitioner must be deployed in accordance with JPK policy and standard as
follows:

a) The final assessment of competence must include the combination of documented continuous
assessment conducted by the facilitator during training and the results of post-training
examination;

b) The post-training examination must be practical in nature and involve demonstration &
application of the duties and tasks utilizing real equipment and real-world examples;

c) The tasks and duties as outlined in this NOSS must be assessed throughout the training
program and during a post-training examination;

d) The learning environment and facilities need to be in accordance with the requirements of the
JPK policy and standard.

e) The development and assessment of the core and elective competencies must demonstrate
that they develop transferable skills;

f) The development and assessment of the core and elective competencies must include
documentation by candidates both during training and examination; and

g) All training and assessment materials must be mapped and verified to be in accordance with
the NOSS Welding Technology Management by a panel of industry subject matter experts
appointed by JPK.

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5. JOB COMPETENCIES

Welding Technology Management (Level 4) personnel are competent in performing the

following competencies:-

i) Core Competencies

Welding Document Preparation

Welding Material And Consumable Procurement Arrangement
Welding Activity Planning
Welding Activities Supervision
Welding Inspection Activities Coordination
Welding Records And Report Documentation
Welding Safety Activities Implementation

ii) Elective Competency

Welding Simulation Application

6. WORKING CONDITIONS

Generally, Welding Technology Management personnel work are according to production

schedule and responsible to meet the schedule deadlines. They are also responsible to
adhere to workplace standard operating procedure and production development specification.
They must also be always aware of new technologies in order to keep abreast in the rapidly
changing Machinery and Equipment sector.

Personnel in this field of work also required to adhere to safety and environmental
procedures and regulation because the working environment for welding industry may lead to
exposure to various accidents. In particular, there are specific dangers related to the electrical
equipment, welding processes, lifting and assembly during welding works. Personnel
involved in the metal fabrication industry need to take all necessary safety precautions to
ensure that fatality, injury or damage to property or personnel does not occur.

7. EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

The Welding Technology Management personnel have a high employment prospect whether
locally or internationally. This is because the local expertise work force is recognised by other
countries as being highly knowledgeable and skilled in welding management industry. This in
turn increases the demand for skilled personnel in this field to be employed locally or
internationally.

Employment growth in the welding and metal fabrication industry are significant and are in
demand due to rapid development growth of Machinery and Equipment sector in Malaysia
and there are acute shortages of well-trained personnel in this area.

Other related occupation with respect to employment opportunities are:

Construction industries
- Building
- Bridges
Automotive industries
- Robotic welding

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 Marine industries
- Shipbuilding (ship fabrication component)
Oil & Gas
- Pipe line
- Oil rigs & platforms

8. TRAINING, INDUSTRIAL/PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, OTHER

QUALIFICATIONS AND ADVANCEMENT

Candidates can enrol in competency training at various Vocational Training Institutes, where
they undergo the training program, followed by On-The-Job Training (OJT) in the related
industries.

The minimum entry qualifications are those with interest to work in the condition as
mentioned above. The candidates must be able to read, write and possess analytical skill and
have interest in the welding and metal fabrication industry.

In order to achieve competencies as a Welding Technology Management in Level 4,

candidates must have successfully completed the training program and assessment in
accordance with Department of Skills Development (DSD) requirement.

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9. SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Local

SIRIM Berhad
No. 1 Persiaran Dato Menteri,
Seksyen 2, Peti Surat 7035,
40700 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Telephone: 03-5544 6000
Fax: 03-5510 8095
URL: www.sirim.my

Department of Skill Development

Ministry of Human Resources

Level 7-8, Block D4,

Complexs D,
Federal Government Administrative Centre,
62530 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Tel: 03-8886 5000

Fax: 03-8889 2423

URL : www.dsd.gov.my

National Institute Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH)

Lot 1, Jalan 15/1, Section 15,
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi,Selangor.
Telephone : 03-8769 2100
Fax : 03-8926 2900
URL : www.niosh.com.my

Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

7th Floor, Grand Season Avenue,
72, Jalan Pahang,
53000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603-26170200
Fax: 603-26170220
Email: cidb@cidb.gov.my

Department of Occupational Safety And Health (DOSH)

(Ministry of Human Resource)
Level 2, 3 & 4, Block D3, Complex D
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62530 W. P. Putrajaya
Tel : 03 - 8886 5000
Fax : 03 - 8889 2443
Email : jkkp@mohr.gov.my
Web : http://www.dosh.gov.my

Malaysia Welding and Joining Society (MWJS)

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 c/o Sirim Berhad
Lot 10-20, Jalan Beremban 15/12,
Seksyen 15,
40300 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 603-55152232
Fax: 603-55102727

10. VALIDATION

1.1 This Standard has been proofread by a qualified personnel, ie;

Name (IC No) : SHAHRIZAN BIN ABD LATIF (780921-14-5045)

Qualification : Commerce & Management, Lincoln University

1.2 This Standard has been circulated to the respective industry for two weeks for
validation and feedback. The list of companies that have received the draft are as
follow;

i) En. Arham bin Salam

A.S Engineering Sdn Bhd
Jalan Metro Perdana Timur 8
Taman Usahawan Kepong
52100 Kuala Lumpur

ii) En. Md Nizam bin Abd Wahab

SIRIM Berhad,
Lot 1A, Persiaran Zurah,
Kawasan Perindustrian Rasa,
44200 Hulu Selangor,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

iii) En. Ab Ghani bin Ismail

Material Corrosion & Inspection
Technical Engineering Decision
Level 7, Menara Dayabumi
50050 Kuala Lumpur

iv) IR Mobarak bin Hussein

Aquarius Engineering Consultants Sdn. Bhd. (Associate)
426, Bt Chedang,
70300 Seremban.

v) IR Nagur Aziz bin Kamal Bashah

Institute of Product Design & Manufacturing (IPROM),
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL),
Level 25th, 1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50520 Kuala Lumpur,

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11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Director General of DSD would like to extend his gratitude to the organisations and
individuals who have been involved in developing this standard.

12. COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR STANDARD PRACTICE (SP), COMPETENCY

PROFILE CHART (CPC), COMPETENCY PROFILE (CP) AND CURRICULUM of
COMPETENCY UNIT (CoCU)

WELDING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - LEVEL 4

PANEL

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

1. EN. HAFIZAN BIN LAMIN
JUTASAMA SDN BHD

EN. AHMAD SHUKRI BIN HAJI SENIOR QA ENGINEER

2.
WAHAB VICKERS HOSKINS (M) SDN BHD

INSPECTION COORDINATOR
EN. MOHAMAD AZMI BIN HAJI
3. TECHNIP GEOPRODUCTION (M) SDN
ABDUL RAHMAN
BHD
PENGURUS
4. EN. ILYAS BIN SULAIMAN SURIA TRIANGLE ENGINEERING SDN
BHD

COUNCIL MEMBER, MALAYSIA WELDING

5. EN. DAWOT BIN HUSSIN
AND JOINING SOCIETY (MWJS)

QA/QC ENGINEER
6. EN. YUSRIZAL YUSOFF
BC PETROCHEMICAL SDN BHD

LECTURER
7. EN. DAHIA ANDUD UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
FRANCE INSTITUTE

PROJECT ENGINEERING
8. EN. ISMAIL ABU BAKAR
SHELL REFINING COMPANY (FOM) BHD

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
9. EN. ROSLI BIN MOHD NASIR INSTITUT KEMAHIRAN MARA KUALA
LUMPUR

EN. MOHD SOLEHAM JURAIMI BIN TECHNICAL INSPECTOR

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KAMARUDIN SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD

FACILITATOR

11. TN HJ.ABDUL AZIZ BIN MOHD JAIS CHATANOGA SDN BHD

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DOKUMENTOR

EN. MUHAMAD SYAFIQ BIN

12. CHATANOGA SDN BHD
SHOHAIMI

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