Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Welder
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Welder
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Welders cut, join and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in the aerospace, construction and civil engineering industries.
- Follow engineering drawings and instructions for each job
- Check dimensions and thicknesses of materials to be welded
- Prepare and set out sections to be joined or repaired
- Alter tools and machinery, so that it works for each specific job
- Operate welding equipment
- Inspect and test welds and joins, using precision measuring instruments
- Dismantle and cut up metal in structures that are being demolished
- Clean tools, equipment, and work areas
Your working environment may be hot, cramped and involve height.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
Welders tend to work 44 to 46 hours a week.
Starting salary: £22,000
Experienced salary: up to £45,000
You could take a welding qualification at college before applying for a job as a trainee welder.
Courses include:
- Level 2 Award in Welding Skills
- Level 2 Award in Welding Techniques and Skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology
- T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
You could do a:
- General Welder Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Pipe Welder Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Plate Welder Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
If you have an EHCP you may be able to apply under the DfE exemption which allows the apprentice to use Entry level 3 English and Maths qualifications. The apprentice would have to be component enough to successfully achieve all other aspects of the apprenticeship requirements, become occupationally competent and achieve Entry Level 3 in English and Maths before the end of their apprenticeship.