- Training will be practical using industrial equipment, tools and machinery found in the workplace
- Learn various welding processes and techniques, health and safety and safe working practices
- How to understand technical drawings and instructions and follow safety procedures at all times
- How to prepare and clean surfaces in preparation for welding
- How to select, set up and the safe use of appropriate welding equipment
OTHER AREAS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:-
Key Skills:- Application of Number, Information Technology, Problem Solving, Communication, Improving own learning and working with others.
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
This qualification assesses the specialist knowledge and understanding associated with welding.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A skilled welder is a valuable asset to a company, and can be paid extremely well. Welders can look forward to working in shipyards building tankers or cruise ships, large construction sites, oil rigs, power stations, petrochemical sites and the nuclear industry.
As well as manual techniques, some types of welding are mechanised or done by robots, especially in industries that produce items on a large scale, like the motor industry. Here, welders help set up the machines, which operators use and have also helped to develop intelligent robotics for welding. There are other, more specialist processes like laser welding, electron beam welding and solid state welding.
Welding can also lead to consultancy work advising manufacturing industries on equipment and systems.