Fitter Welder ANZSCO Code 323213

A certified tradesperson, or a Fitter Welder is an important role in a variety of industries. Fitter welders utilize welding methods and equipment to connect and join metal parts and components. The majority of their work involves different tasks like cutting, welding and making metal parts. The stainless steel, aluminum steel, and other metals are among the substances that welder fitters use. Fitter welders are responsible for the construction or fixing of structural elements pipelines, machines, and structural elements. They are vital to a number of industries, such as construction, manufacturing and maritime. Fitter welder job requires a firm commitment to safety and technical competence and precision. Welders who fit the manufacturing machine as well as other machinery by fitting and welding metal components as well as subassemblies.

Occupation Descriptions

For the construction of manufacturing equipment and other machines Fitter-welders are used to install, assemble, and weld metal components and subassemblies.

Their job entails:

Reviewing drawings and requirements to determine the suitable materials, procedures and setting of the machine.
Make use of specialized tools and equipment that cut and grind and form metal and other materials.
Connecting metal components using a variety of kinds of welding techniques.
Making metal components manufactured by the manufacturer into finished products and connecting subassemblies and metal components to make machinery and equipment.
Utilizing precise measuring tools, check the alignment, accuracy, precision, and clearance of metal parts that you have assembled and made.
Bending, cutting, threading and connecting pneumatic as well as hydraulic conduits.
Finding and fixing problems with tools and equipment and completing regular maintenance.

How will I be assessed?

Stage 1

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and understanding to work as a fitter welder.

Download the Evidence guide to find out what evidence you should provide with your application.
You must also locate information on assessments for your particular occupation if you are on Pathway 1.
Video guide
Observation report
Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you are applying for a Pathway 2 examination.

Stage 2

Technical Assessment

After passing Stage 1, you’ll need to finish a technical evaluation.

For additional details about the technical assessment, refer to the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

What skills and knowledge do I need?

The MEM30205 Certificate III in engineering-mechanical trade is the certification that is pertinent to this position. To receive this certification, you must prove your abilities in the following competency units. Each competency unit defines a subset of the knowledge and skills needed in Australian businesses.

You must achieve 32 units of competency:

12 core units.
20 elective units.

Core Units

Safety, communication and quality in engineering
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
MEM14006	Plan work activities
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM12024	Perform computations
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
Engineering tools
MEM18001	Use hand tools
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing

Elective Units

Welding
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05056	Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM05014	Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications
MEM15004	Perform inspection
Mechanical heating and cutting
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05004	Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM12006	Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Precision measurements
MEM12003	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM18003	Use tools for precision work
Technical skills
MEM18006	Perform precision fitting of engineering components
MEM18005	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18009	Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18018	Maintain pneumatic system components
Machining
MEM07005	Perform general machining
MEM07006	Perform lathe operations

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You have to show that you are proficient in all of the required units as well as all of the core and elective competency units.

NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite for a unit.

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone who has experience in your field and is familiar with your qualifications will evaluate your skills and knowledge. As Australia’s top trade assessment organization, VETASSES can evaluate 27 distinct trade occupations.

Step 1

Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.

Step 2

Recognize the Evaluation Procedure

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

Apply now.