Welders are responsible for the production of welds using manual and mechanised arc welding processes to sector standards. The role requires production of welds in components covering two welding positions, in at least two joint layouts. These can be from butt (including seams), T-butt, fillet (including outside corners), buttering or cladding. Each welding process requires different welding equipment, assemblies, controls, skills and techniques, and represents a separate production process. This is a great entry rout into welding which allows for progression into a range of level 3 apprenticeships.
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What will I study?
Knowledge: ? Understand and identify hazards and basic health, safety and quality requirements when welding. ? Understand the basic mechanical properties and weldability of welded materials. ? 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. ? Understand the terminology, operation and controls for the selected arc welding processes, joint types and welding positions. ? Identify and understand the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced, for the materials and welding processes selected. ? Understand the functions of welding consumables and the requirements for correct storage and handling. ? Be able to identify and select correct welding consumables for each application.
Practical Skills: ? Health and safety requirements . ? Position, prepare and check the welding equipment. ? Produce good quality welds using two welding process (TIG, MMA, MIG) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Down hand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead). ? Undertake surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection). ? Complete and check the finished weld ready for inspection
Behaviours ? Planning and preparation to ensure production and Continuing Professional Development goals are achieved. ? Intervention, to challenge poor practices and channel feedback to the appropriate authorities to implement change. ? Reliability and dependability to consistently deliver expectations in production, quality, work ethics and self-development. ? Accountability, to follow the specified procedures and controls and be personally responsible for their production work and personal development.
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Who is this course for?
This course is designed to introduce the student to a range of manual welding techniques, developing their practical skills and knowledge, ideal if you have an interest in welding and fabrication. The course also allows for progression into a Level 3 qualification in welding or metal fabrication.
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How is the course assessed?
? Through Assessment of work-based practical skills. ? Written Assignments. ? Unit exams.
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General info
Overalls Toe capped boots Safety goggles
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Progression and Career Opportunities
There are numerous pathways for Welders who may wish to pursue higher level careers in welding. These include progression to Multi-Positional Welder, High Integrity Welder or Welding Instruction and Teaching, Welding Inspection and Managing and Supervising Welding Operation
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Entry Requirements for new students
Level 2 apprenticeship - Maths and English GCSE grade 3-9 (or equivalent) required
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Admissions Process
There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:
- If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
- If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team.
