Welder (First Class)

Overview

Fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
  • selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
  • shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
  • aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
  • examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
  • cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding

Specialisations

  • Special Class Welder

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

8 courses found.

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MEM30598: Certificate III in Engineering - Technician
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MEM30505 : Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
MEM30198: Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
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MEM30105 : Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
MEM30119: Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
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MEM30105: Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
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Traineeship
Superseded by:
MEM30119 : Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
51789: Course in Hydroblasting Supervisors
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51788: Course in Hydroblasting Induction
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30680QLD: Course in Generic Induction to Heavy Industry
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15227WA: Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding Pathway)
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