Individuals are familiar with SMAW techniques for root and fill passes on pipe. They understand the necessary procedures for preparing the area, materials and equipment. They are able to identify acceptable and unacceptable weld profiles. They are aware of how to select and store compatible electrodes. They are able to safely make acceptable open-root V-groove welds with SMAW equipment on carbon steel pipe in the 1G-ROTATED, 2G, 5G and 6G positions.