Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• studying blueprints drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
• selecting cleaning and preparing metal stock
• cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
• shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools and by heating and hammering
• aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
• joining metal sections using various welding techniques bolting and riveting
• examining welds for width of bead penetration and precision
• finishing products by cleaning polishing filing and bathing in acidic solutions
• cleaning and smoothing welds by filing chiselling and grinding

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Training & Qualifications

vocational education & training (VET)

• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Short Courses Available

• Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders
• Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 for Transition Welders
• Certificate III in Steelfixing

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Industry

This career often appears in the following industry. Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.

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