Welder (First Class) ANZSCO Code: 322313
A competent specialist who uses numerous welding techniques to repair and strengthen metal structures is known as a Welder First Class. They use techniques including flux core welding, MIG, and GTAW to work with a variety of materials, such as carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. To ascertain the needs of the task, they examine specifications, drawings, and blueprints. Welder uses a variety of welding processes to create and repair metal items.
Occupation Descriptions
Welder uses a variety of welding processes to create and repair metal items.
Their job involves:
- Examining specifications, drawings, and blueprints to ascertain the needs of the work.
- Choosing, sanitizing, and getting ready for the metal supply.
- Utilizing metal cutting machines, flame-cutting torches, and manual tools to cut designated metal parts and shapes.
- Use machine and hand tools, heat, and pounding to shape and bend metal pipes and parts.
- Use measuring devices and manual tools to position the elements that will be connected.
- Bolting, riveting, and a variety of welding processes are used to join metal pieces.
- Checking the precision, penetration, and width of the bead on welds.
- Products for cleaning and finishing.
How will I be assessed?
Stage 1:
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment criteria and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and knowledge to work as a welder.
Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:
- 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.
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What skills and knowledge do I need?
This job requires the MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade as a prerequisite. In order to receive this certification, you have to prove that you are proficient in the competencies shown in the table on page 3. A subset of the knowledge and abilities needed in Australian businesses are defined in each unit of competency.
You must achieve 32 units of competency:
- 12 core units
- 20 elective units
All of the prerequisite units, as well as the core and elective units of competency, must be shown by you.
NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite in a unit.
core units
Safety, communication and quality in engineering | |
MEM13015 | Work in engineering and manufacturing in a safe and efficient manner. |
MEM16006 | Arrange and convey data. |
MEM14006 | Schedule your work tasks. |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MSMENV272 | Engage in work practices that are environmentally friendly. |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM17003 | Help in the delivery 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
MEM13003 | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
Welding safety and processes | |
MEM05051 | Select welding processes |
MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
Heating, cutting and shaping | |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05008 | Execute sophisticated manual gouging, shaping, and heat cutting |
Selecting two of the four welding streams listed below is welding. | |
i) Manual metal arc welding | |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05015 | Use a manual metal arc welding procedure to weld. |
MEM05016 | Utilize a manual metal arc welding procedure to perform advanced welding. |
ii) Gas tungsten arc welding | |
MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05019 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
MEM05020 | Utilizing the gas tungsten arc welding technology, perform advanced welding |
iii) Gas metal arc welding | |
MEM05050 | Execute routine arc welding of gas metal. |
MEM05017 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05018 | Use the flux core arc welding technology to perform advanced welding. |
iv) Flux core arc welding | |
MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
MEM05047 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05048 | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
Select two more units from the list below (they have to be distinct from the streams you have chosen). | |
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 |
MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
MEM05011 | Assemble fabricated components |
MEM05036 | Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications |
MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
MEM18055 | Assemble, swap out, and dismantle engineering components. |
How to Apply
If you are 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.
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