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Welder
Level
2
Intermediate · like GCSEs
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Welding of metals in two welding positions, using more than one welding process, passing surface inspection.
What you'd do
Set up welding equipment and select the correct parameters for the material
Prepare metal components by cutting, grinding, and fitting up joints
Weld structural or fabricated components to drawing specification
Inspect your own welds visually and use basic NDT checks
Correct weld defects by grinding and re-welding where required
Maintain welding equipment and report faults
Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the job
What you'd learn
How to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols
MIG, MMA, and TIG welding processes - how each works and when to use them
Metal types, their properties, and how they respond to heat
Weld preparation, joint types, and correct fit-up techniques
Distortion control methods and post-weld treatment
Health and safety - fume control, PPE, and fire prevention in welding
Ready to look for a place?
See live Welder apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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