21st CBC - SMAW NC I
21st CBC - SMAW NC I
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. Course Design
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and
attitudes in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in accordance with
industry standards. It covers core competencies such as
Setting-up Welding Equipment, Preparing Weld Materials,
Fitting up Weld Materials, Welding Carbon Steel Plates Using
SMAW and Repairing Welds.
Trainee Entry
Requirements: Trainees or students wishing to gain entry into this course
should possess the following requirements:
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COURSE STRUCTURE
BASIC COMPETENCIES
28 HOURS
Learning NOMINAL
Unit of Competency Module Title
Outcomes DURATION
1. Receive and 1.1. Receiving and 1.1.1. Follow routine spoken (2 HOURS)
respond to responding to messages Aligned with
Common
workplace workplace 1.1.2. Perform workplace Competency
communication communication duties following written
notices UC1 – Apply safety
practices
LO4 – Perform
first aid
UC4 – Contribute to
quality system
LO1 – Inspect
work done
LO2 – Apply
quality standards
to work
2. Work with others 2.1. Working with 2.1.1. Develop effective (2 HOURS)
workplace relationships Aligned with
others Common
2.1.2. Contribute to work Competency
group activities
UC4 – Contribute to
quality system
LO1 – Inspect
work done
LO2 – Apply
quality standards
to work
LO3 – Protect
company
property and
customer interest
3. Solve and address 3.1 Solving and 3.1.1. Identify the problem (2 HOURS)
routine problems addressing 3.1.2. Assess fundamental Aligned with
Common
routine causes of the problem Competency
problems 3.1.3. Determine corrective
action UC9 – Repair welds
3.1.4. Communicate action LO1 – Mark/
Locate weld
plans and defects
recommendations to LO3 – Remove
routine problems Defects
LO4 – Perform
re-welding
4. Enhance self- 4.1. Enhancing self- 4.1.1. Set personal career (3 HOURS)
management skills management goals
skills 4.1.2. Recognize emotions
4.1.3. Describe oneself as a
learner
5. Support 5.1. Supporting 51. Identify the need for (3 HOURS)
innovation innovation innovation in one’s area Aligned with
Common
of work Competency
52. Recognize innovative
and creative ideas UC9 – Repair welds
53. Support individuals’ LO3 – Remove
defects
access to flexible and LO4 – Perform
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innovative ways of re-welding
working
6. Access and 6.1. Accessing and 6.1.1. Identify and gather (3 HOURS)
maintain Maintaining needed information
information Information 6.1.2. Search for information
on the internet or an
intranet
6.1.3. Examine information
6.1.4. Secure information
6.1.5. Manage information
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9. Adopt an 9.1 Adopting an 9.1.1. Determine (8 HOURS)
entrepreneurial entrepreneurial entrepreneurial mindset
mindset in the mindset in the 9.1.2. Identify entrepreneurial
workplace workplace
practices
COMMON COMPETENCIES
56 hours
Nominal
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes
Duration
1. Apply safety 1.1 Applying safety 1.1.1 Identify hazardous areas
practices practices 1.1.2 Use personal protective
clothing and devices
1.1.3 Perform safe handling of
8 hours
tools, equipment and
materials
1.1.4 Perform first aid
1.1.5 Use fire extinguisher
4
2. Interpret drawings 2.1 Interpreting 2.1.1 Identify standard alphabet
and sketches drawings and of lines
sketches 2.1.2 Identify
orthographic/isometric
8 hours
views
2.1.3 Interpret standard drawing
symbols, dimensional
tolerances and notations
3. Perform industry 3.1 Performing 3.1.1 Perform four fundamental
calculations industry operations
calculations 3.1.2 Perform conversion of units
3.1.3 Perform calculations on 8 hours
algebraic expressions
3.1.4 Compute percentage and
ratio
4. Contribute to 4.1 Contributing to 4.1.1 Inspect work done
quality system quality system 4.1.2 Apply quality standards to
work 4 hours
4.1.3 Protect company property
and customer interest
5. Use hand tools 5.1 Using hand 5.1.1 Select hand tools
tools 5.1.2 Use hand tools 4 hours
5.1.3 Maintain hand tools
6. Prepare weld 6.1 Preparing weld 6.1.1. Set-up cutting equipment
materials materials 6.1.2. Cut and prepare edge of
materials
6.1.3. Clean surfaces and edges
8 hours
6.1.4. Prepare welding
consumables
6.1.5. Prepare welding safety and
protective equipment
7. Set-up welding 7.1 Setting-up 7.1.1 Set up welding machine
equipment welding 7.1.2 Set up welding accessories
4 hours
equipment 7.1.3 Set up welding positioners,
jigs and fixtures
8. Fit up materials 8.1 Fitting up 8.1.1 Perform tack welding
4 hours
materials 8.1.2 Check gap and alignment
9. Repair welds 9.1 Repairing 9.1.1 Mark/locate weld defects
welds 9.1.2 Prepare tools and
equipment 8 hours
9.1.3 Remove defects
9.1.4 Perform re-welding
CORE COMPETENCIES
184 hours
Unit of Learning Nominal
Module Title
Competency Outcomes Duration
1. Weld carbon 1.1 Performing 1.1.1 Weld carbon steel plates in flat 92 hours
steel plates fillet welding position (1F)
using SMAW on carbon 1.1.2 Weld carbon steel plates in
steel plate horizontal position (2F)
1.1.3 Weld carbon steel plates in
vertical position (3F)
1.1.4 Weld carbon steel plates in
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overhead position (3F)
1.2 Performing 1.2.1 Weld carbon steel plates in flat
groove position (1G)
welding on 1.2.2 Weld carbon steel plates in
carbon steel 92 hours
horizontal position (2G)
plate 1.2.3 Weld carbon steel plates in
vertical position (3G)
Assessment Methods: Demonstration of practical skills
Interviews/Questioning
Oral/Written examination
Direct observation
Resources:
1 Recommended list of equipment, tools and materials for the training of 25 trainees for
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC I
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Arc welding
Electrodes 3.2mm
25 pcs Chipping hammer 12 units machine AC/DC 5 kgs
E6011
and accessories
Welding Electrodes 3.2mm
75 pcs Steel brush 12 pcs 20 kgs
positioners E7018
Mild steel plate
12 pcs Plier/tongs 1 unit Electrode oven 38 pcs 10mm X 150mm X
200mm
Mild steel plate
Portable disc
20 pcs Files-bastard cut 12 units 40 pcs 6mm X 100mm X
grinder
100mm
25 pcs Welding mask 1 unit Exhaust fan 3 pcs Dark glass
Work bench w/
Leather
25 sets 2 units bench vice on 4 46 pcs Lens clear glass
apron/jacket
corners
Oxy-acetylene /
Leather gloves, Cutting disc
50 sets 2 sets oxy LPG cutting 38 pcs
long 3/32” X 5/8” X 4”
outfit
Safety goggles, Pedestal/bench
5 pcs 1 unit 1 tube Metal marker
wide vision, clear grinding machine
Oxy-acetylene Grinding disc
5 pcs 1 unit Industrial fan 19 pcs
goggles ¼” X 5/8” X 4”
Try square 300
12 pcs
mm long
Steel square 300
12 pcs
mm. long
12 pcs Files-half round
5 pcs Fillet gauge
TRAINING FACILITIES
AREA IN
SIZE IN TOTAL AREA IN
SPACE REQUIREMENT SQUARE QTY
METERS SQUARE METERS
METERS
Welding Booth 2 X 1.5 3 8 24
Grinding Booth 2 X 1.5 3 2 6
Materials/Preparation Area 2X2 4 4
Bench Work Area 1.5 X 2.5 4 2 8
Tool Room & S/M Storage
4X5 20 20
Area
Learning Resource Area 5X9 45 45
Wash Area/Comfort Room
2.5 X 4 10 10
(male & female)
Circulation Area 35
Basic Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to receive, respond and act on verbal and written
communication.
Basic Competencies
Basic Competencies
Basic Competencies
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are identified how to learn Phones Individualized Interview
and described new skills and CBLM learning
Preferred new information Ecblm
learning styles Internet
according to Access to LMS
VAK Learning
Style Model and
Kolb’s Theory of
Learning Styles
are identified
Range of
learning
strategies
appropriate to
specific tasks
and describe
work practices
that assist their
learning are
identified and
chosen
Basic Competencies
Basic Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to identify relevant occupational safety
and health procedures, and comply with relevant
occupational safety and health policies and
standards.
LO1. Identify relevant occupational safety and health policies and procedures
LO2. Perform relevant occupational safety and health procedures, and
LO3. Comply with relevant occupational safety and health policies and
standards
Basic Competencies
Basic Competencies
Common Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This module covers the competencies required to apply
safety practices in the workplace.
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of fire Fire hoses IT gadgets Group chatting Interview
Fire hydrants CBLMs, (GC) Demonstratio
Sources/causes of reading Personal n
fires materials Messaging (PM)
Proper use of fire E-books Virtual
fighting equipment Face-to-face meeting/discussion
Related zoom, google meet
Workplace Video review/
Learning viewing
materials Online/offline
Equipment Face-to-face
Group discussion
Interaction
Actual
demonstration
Lecture
PowerPoint
Presentation
Common Competencies
Module Descriptor: This module covers the competencies required to read and
interpret drawings and sketches.
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Nominal Duration: 8 hours
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of lines are specifications Internet Online messaging observation
explained Dimensions IT gadgets Group chatting Interview/Oral
Scaling CBLMs, (GC) questioning
reading Personal
materials Messaging (PM)
E-books Virtual
Face-to-face meeting/discussio
Related n zoom, google
Workplace meet
Writing Video review/
materials viewing
Equipment / Online/offline
accessories Face-to-face
Video/ Group discussion
multimedia Interaction
materials Actual
demonstration
Lecture
PowerPoint
Presentation
Common Competencies
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performed using formulas finding CBLMs, (GC) Demonstration
four fundamental areas of plane, reading Personal
operations circles, triangles and materials Messaging (PM)
other geometrical E-books Virtual
figures Face-to-face meeting/discussion
Equipment/ zoom, google meet
accessories Video review/
- calculator viewing
Supplies/ Online/offline
materials Face-to-face
- Pencil/ Group discussion
paper Interaction
Actual
- Reference demonstration
books Lecture
- learning PowerPoint
module Presentation
Video/
multimedia
materials
Common Competencies
Module Descriptor: This module covers knowledge, skills and attitude required
to inspect work against specification and standards and
apply quality standards to work.
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Nominal Duration: 4 hours
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o Appropriate Quality system and Distance Distance learning Written/oral
inspections are procedures Learning Offline/Printed examination
conducted to - work instructions Videos materials Direct
ensure company - safe work Internet Online messaging observation
quality systems and procedures IT gadgets Group chatting Interview
procedures are CBLMs, (GC) Demonstratio
maintained/
- product reading Personal n
specifications materials Messaging (PM)
followed.
o Job - equipment E-books Virtual
specifications/work maintenance Face-to-face meeting/discussion
order and quality schedules Inspection zoom, google meet
standards are - technical record Video review/
identified procedures manual viewing
o Faults/Defects are adopted or Job Online/offline
identified and specifically specification Face-to-face
rectified according prepared Workplace/ Group discussion
to company standards company Interaction
procedures - company/ procedure Actual
industry rules manual demonstration
Faults and defects Supplies/ Lecture
Communication/ Materials PowerPoint
Feedback methods - Pencil/paper Presentation
- Reference
books
- - Learning
- modules
- Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
o Hand tools selected Types and Distance Distance learning Demonstration
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are appropriate to the uses of hand Learning Offline/Printed materials with
requirements of the tools Videos Online messaging questioning
task. Hand tool Internet Group chatting (GC) Written/Oral
o Unsafe or defective defects IT gadgets Personal Messaging examination
tools are identified CBLMs, (PM) Interview
and marked for repair reading Virtual Direct
according to materials meeting/discussion observation
procedure E-books zoom, google meet
Face-to-face Video review/ viewing
Hand tools Online/offline
- Hacksaws Face-to-face
- Hammers Group discussion
Interaction
- Punches Actual demonstration
- Screwdriver Lecture
- Wrenches PowerPoint
- Scrapers Presentation
- Chisels
- Gouges
- Files
- Clamps
Supplies/
Materials
- Pencil/paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
materials/m
odule
- Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
o Hand tools are used Types and Distance Distance learning Demonstration
to produce the uses of hand Learning Offline/Printed materials with
desired outcomes to tools Videos Online messaging questioning
job specifications Tasks Internet Group chatting (GC) Written/Oral
o Task performed in o Adjusting IT gadgets Personal Messaging examination
accordance with o Dismantling CBLMs, (PM) Interview
company or industry o Assembling reading Virtual Direct
safety procedure o Finishing of materials meeting/discussion observation
item or E-books zoom, google meet
components Face-to-face Video review/ viewing
Hand tools Online/offline
- Hacksaws Face-to-face
- Hammers Group discussion
Interaction
- Punches Actual demonstration
- Screwdriver Lecture
- Wrenches PowerPoint
- Scrapers Presentation
- Chisels
- Gouges
- Files
- Clamps
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Supplies/
Materials
- Pencil/paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
materials/m
odule
Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
o Routine Routine Distance Learning Distance learning Demonstration
maintenance of maintenance Videos Offline/Printed with
hand tools is o Lubricating Internet materials questioning
undertaken o Tightening IT gadgets Online messaging Written/Oral
according to o Simple tool CBLMs, Group chatting (GC) examination
standard operating repair reading Personal Messaging Direct
procedures, o Hand materials (PM) observation
principles and sharpening E-books Virtual
techniques o Cleaning Face-to-face meeting/discussion
o Hand tools are Proper Hand tools zoom, google meet
stored in storage of - Hacksaws Video review/
designated location hand tools - Hammers viewing
in accordance with Online/offline
- Punches Face-to-face
manufacturer’s
instruction/standard - Screwdriver Group discussion
operating - Wrenches Interaction
procedure - Scrapers Actual demonstration
- Chisels Lecture
PowerPoint
- Gouges Presentation
- Files
- Clamps
Supplies/
Materials
- Pencil/paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
materials/mod
ule
Common Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This module covers knowledge, skills and attitude
required in preparing weld materials
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Criteria Methods
o Cutting equipment Parts and function Distance Distance learning Demonstration
should be of cutting Learning Offline/Printed with
operational and equipment Videos materials questioning
should conform to Procedures in Internet Online messaging Written/Oral
acceptable OH&S setting-up of cutting IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) examination
standards equipment CBLMs, Personal Interview
appropriate for Procedure in reading Messaging (PM) Direct
operation intended checking cutting materials Virtual observation
equipment E-books meeting/discussion
functionality Face-to-face zoom, google meet
Hand tools Video review/
Cutting viewing
equipment Online/offline
and Face-to-face
accessories Group discussion
Gases Interaction
(oxygene, Actual
acetylene, demonstration
LPG) Lecture
Supplies/ PowerPoint
Materials Presentation
- Pencil/Paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
materials/Mo
modu
- Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessment Assessments
Contents Conditions Methodologies
Criteria Methods
o Materials are cut Cutting operation Distance Distance learning Demonstration
to specified procedure Learning Offline/Printed Written/Oral
dimension/specifi Cutting material Videos materials examination
cations with different Internet Online messaging Direct
o Task performed process IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) observation
in accordance - Oxy-acetylene CBLMs, Personal
with company or gas cutting reading Messaging (PM)
industry equipment materials Virtual
requirements and (manual and E-books meeting/discussion
safety procedure automatic) Face-to-face zoom, google meet
- Plasma Hand tools Video review/
cutting Cutting viewing
equipment equipment Online/offline
and Face-to-face
- Shearing accessories Group discussion
machine Gases Interaction
- Disc cutter (oxygene, Actual
- Cutting acetylene, demonstration
electrode LPG) Lecture
Supplies/ PowerPoint
Materials Presentation
- Pencil/Paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
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materials/Mo
modu
Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
o Consumables are Consumable Distance Distance learning Demonstration
prepared in materials Learning Offline/Printed Written/Oral
accordance with specifications Videos materials examination
required Equipment and Internet Online messaging Direct
tools for preparing IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) observation
specifications
plates and pipes CBLMs, Personal
o Recommended edges reading Messaging (PM)
manufacturer’s Safe working materials Virtual
instructions are practices in E-books meeting/discussion
observed preparing Face-to-face zoom, google meet
consumables Hand tools Video review/
Cutting viewing
equipment Online/offline
and Face-to-face
accessories Group discussion
Gases Interaction
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(oxygene, Actual
acetylene, demonstration
LPG) Lecture
Supplies/ PowerPoint
Materials Presentation
- Pencil/Paper
- Reference
books
- Learning
materials/Mo
modu
Video/
multimedia
materials
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
o PPE should Procedures and Distance Distance learning Demonstration
conform to techniques in Learning Offline/Printed Written/Oral
acceptable OH&S checking protective Videos materials examination
requirement and equipment Internet Online messaging Direct
Safe working IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) observation
standards
practices and CBLMs, Personal
handling of reading Messaging (PM)
protective materials Virtual
equipment E-books meeting/discussion
Face-to-face zoom, google meet
PPE Video review/
Supplies/ viewing
Materials Online/offline
- Pencil/ Face-to-face
papa Group discussion
- Reference Interaction
books Actual
demonstration
- Learning Lecture
modules PowerPoint
- Video/ Presentation
multimedi
a
materials
Common Competencies
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Module Title: Setting up welding equipment
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Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
Primary cable Parts and function Distance Distance learning Demonstration
attached to of welding Learning Offline/Printed with
welding machine machine (SMAW) Videos materials questioning
primary cable Procedures in Internet Online messaging Written/Oral
terminal setting up of IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) examination
Primary cable welding machines CBLMs, Personal Messaging
attached to power Procedure in reading (PM)
source checking welding materials Virtual
Welding machine machine E-books meeting/discussion
checked for functionality Face-to-face zoom, google meet
functionality Related Video review/
Polarity switch, if Workplace viewing
any, set to DC Writing Online/offline
reverse materials Face-to-face
Cable terminals Different Group discussion
checked for tools and Interaction
tightness material Actual demonstration
Lecture
PowerPoint
Presentation
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
Electrode cable Parts and function Distance Distance learning Demonstration
connected to of welding machine Learning Offline/Printed with
positive of accessories and Videos materials questioning
welding machine consumables Internet Online messaging Written/Oral
Ground cable Procedures in IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) examination
connected to setting-up of CBLMs, Personal
negative terminal welding reading Messaging (PM)
of welding accessories materials Virtual
machine Procedure in E-books meeting/discussion
Ground clamp checking welding Face-to-face zoom, google meet
attached to machine Related Video review/
workpiece/materia functionality Workplace viewing
l Writing Online/offline
Welding cable materials Face-to-face
checked for crack, Different Group discussion
burns and cuts tools and Interaction
Primary cable material Actual
attached to demonstration
welding machine Lecture
primary cable PowerPoint
terminal Presentation
Assessments
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies
Methods
Braces, stiffeners, Types of welding Distance Distance learning Demonstration
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rails and other jigs positioner, jigs and Learning Offline/Printed with
are provided and fixture Videos materials questioning
in conformity with Different kind of jigs Internet Online messaging Written/Oral
job requirements and fixture IT gadgets Group chatting (GC) examination
Work Uses and function CBLMs, Personal
items/materials of welding reading Messaging (PM)
are protected positioner, jigs and materials Virtual
from strong ficture E-books meeting/discussion
winds, drafts and Face-to-face zoom, google meet
rainfall Related Video review/
Workplace viewing
Writing Online/offline
materials Face-to-face
Different Group discussion
tools and Interaction
material Actual
demonstration
Lecture
PowerPoint
Presentation
Common Competencies
Common Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes in
repairing welds
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Methods
Location of weld Types of welding Distance Distance learning Demonstration
defects defects Learning Offline/Printed with
identified/determin Procedures in Videos materials questioning
ed in accordance locating weld defects Internet Online messaging Written/Oral
with industry Proper uses of NDT IT gadgets Group chatting examination
standard equipment or tools CBLMs, (GC)
Weld defects reading Personal
marked for repair materials Messaging (PM)
in accordance with E-books Virtual
industry standard Face-to-face meeting/discussion
Procedures in Related zoom, google meet
locating weld Workplace Video review/
defects performed Writing viewing
as per approved materials Online/offline
procedures Different Face-to-face
tools and Group discussion
material Interaction
Actual
demonstration
Lecture
PowerPoint
Presentation
Core Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes in
performing fillet welding on carbon steel plates in different
positions such as 1F, 2F, 3F, & 4F
Core Competencies
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Module Descriptor: This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes in
performing groove welding on carbon steel plates in
different positions such as 1G, 2G, & 3G
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