Design and development of ergonoweld training station: enhancing basic welding position techniques of bsie-ia students in shielded metal arc welding in metalworking/ Genesis B. Julian, Jayvin G. Marabut, Herry Joy Tantiado S. Sierra, Dennisse Aaron S. Varnal, and Racel Anne S. Varnal.--

Bachelor's thesis

College Of Industrial Education.--
Bachelor of science in industrial education major in industrial arts: Technological University of the Philippines,
2025.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

This research focused on observing the way BSIE-IA students master SMAW and
how physical ergonomics and student workshop design contribute to their ability
to learn. During the investigation, the researchers explored what makes it difficult
for students to pick up welding skills and trained by checking their challenges with
introductory welding, how much they can study and the equipment issues they
have. The study’s researchers set out to find out how these elements affect
students’ skills in welding tasks.
The study relied on surveys filled out by students to find out about what they
experienced and struggled with in SMAW weld training. They used both scientific
numbers and observational analysis to highlight what influences student
performance. Researchers found that trainee welders experienced back pain and
tiredness due to the design of their workstations and because there were not
enough stations. As a result of these factors, students struggled to remain focused
and slower task completion meant their welds lacked quality and it took them
longer to gain skills. It is difficult to master SMAW because the welder cannot
directly control the arc and because feedback is not sufficient.
The results from the research point to problems with both learning and the facility
aspects of SMAW training. Students mentioned that a better furnished laboratory,
more useful tools and more time spent practicing would help them get better at
their work.