Level 2 Apprenticeship in General Welder
- CampusMedway
- Course Length18 Months
- Type of CourseApprenticeship
- Week CommencingFlexible
- Annual FeeTo Be Confirmed
- Discount & Loan Info
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The Details
General Welders will be trained in all aspects of welding and will have the skill to:
- Produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations (TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Downhand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead).
- Attain a qualification in accordance with one of the following standards: ISO 9606 / ASME IX / BS4872 / AWS D1.1, determined by the employer. N.B. These qualifications are regarded as licences to practice in welding.
- Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional and surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic 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.
- Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all the above.
Other Important Info
Assessment is ongoing and uses a combination of approaches which includes direct observation, assessment of practical skills and some tests of knowledge as well.
Future Prospects
Subject to suitable completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto a further level 3 Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
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