Welding

What you'll learn

On this Apprenticeship, you will learn to:

• produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations and in two welding positions
• conduct particle inspection and dye penetrant inspection
• position, prepare and check the welding equipment
• receive, handle and maintain consumables
• prepare, check and protect materials and work area ready for welding
• complete and check the finished weld ready for inspection and report into the production control system
• understand the common arc welding processes, joint types (fillet, lap, butt, etc.) and positions
• understand the major components of welding equipment and the essential parameters for welding
• identify and understand the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced, for the materials and welding processes selected.