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Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) (322313)

TRASkill Level 3MLTSSL

Description

Fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
  • Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
  • Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
  • Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
  • Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
  • Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
  • Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
  • Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding

Alternative Titles

  • • Special Class Welder

Assessment Documents

  • Trade qualification
  • Employment evidence
  • Portfolio (if required)
  • Passport
  • English test
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Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ) (ANZSCO 322313) | Australian Occupation Guide