Welding trades workers join metal parts by welding, brazing and soldering, and cut and remove defects from metal using a variety of equipment and techniques.

Entry Reqirements

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Typical Tasks

• Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
• Cleans and smooths weld.
• Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
• Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
• Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
• Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning, Monitoring, Writing, Science