Welding (mechanised) – Apprenticeship unit

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

—

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

What you'd do

Set up and load components into mechanised welding fixtures or jigs

Programme or adjust parameters on welding machines for each job

Monitor weld quality during production runs and log any deviations

Carry out visual and dimensional checks on completed weldments

Identify and report machine faults or process drift to engineers

Carry out routine maintenance and consumable changes on equipment

Follow safe working procedures around automated welding cells

How mechanised and robotic welding systems operate and are programmed

How to set up welding parameters on automated equipment

Quality monitoring and in-process weld inspection on production runs

Metal properties and their effect on automated welding performance

Fault-finding and basic maintenance of mechanised welding systems

Health and safety requirements specific to automated welding cells

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