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Plate welder
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Manually weld plates and structural components to high standards of quality.
What you'd do
Prepare and fit steel plates and sections prior to welding
Weld structural and pressure-containing joints in multiple positions
Control distortion using correct weld sequence and clamping techniques
Inspect welds visually and using NDT methods to quality standards
Set up and maintain welding equipment and check consumables
Read and work to welding procedure specifications and drawings
Complete weld records and certification paperwork for traceability
What you'd learn
Plate welding processes including MMA, MIG, SAW, and TIG welding
Welding codes and standards for structural and pressure vessel applications
Joint preparation, fit-up, and distortion control in plate welding
Non-destructive testing methods including visual, dye-penetrant, and UT
Metallurgy and weld heat input effects on plate materials
Welding procedure specifications and essential variables
Health and safety in fabrication shops including fume and fire control
Ready to look for a place?
See live Plate welder apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.