The broad purpose of the occupation is to manually weld plate and structural components to high standards of quality. This will involve fabrication, construction or repair of fabricated plate assemblies, extrusions and structural components.
Plate welding contributes to the UK economy through the fabrication, construction and upgrade of major infrastructure projects, defence assets and exported goods. Plate welders are employed by the supply chain organisations or the direct owner/operator.
Health and Safety in the Engineering WorkplaceCommunications for Engineering TechniciansMetal Inert Gas, Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) WeldingProperties and application of Engineering MaterialsComputer Aided Design TechniquesFabrication and Welding principlesPattern DevelopmentManual Metal-Arc Welding (MMA)Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding ProcessedProducing Plate Fabrications
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“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
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