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Pipe welder
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Manually weld tubes and pipes to high standards of quality.
What you'd do
Prepare pipe ends and joints to specification before welding
Carry out TIG, MIG, or MMA welds on pipe in multiple positions
Follow welding procedure specifications precisely for each weld
Inspect completed welds visually and report defects accurately
Maintain welding equipment and check consumables before use
Work safely in confined spaces, at height, and in live plant environments
Complete welding records and test documentation for quality assurance
What you'd learn
Pipe welding techniques including TIG, MIG, and MMA welding processes
Welding codes and standards such as BS EN ISO and ASME codes
Joint preparation, fit-up, and pre-heating procedures for pipe welds
Non-destructive testing methods and weld quality inspection
Metallurgy and how different materials behave during welding
Health and safety including fume extraction and fire prevention
Reading and interpreting welding procedure specifications (WPS)
Ready to look for a place?
See live Pipe welder apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.