Welder (ARC Processes) Standard – Level 2

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Introduction

Welding is a way to make high strength joints between two or more parts. General Welders use high electrical energy to form an arc. Manual dexterity is essential in controlling the arc, which is used to melt metals, allowing them to fuse together to form a structurally sound weld. Welding is used extensively and in almost every sector of industry. There is a high demand for skilled General Welders in areas, such as automotive, marine, transport, general fabrication, construction and many more.

General Welders produce items like components for cars, ships; rail vehicles; simple metallic containers; and steelwork for bridges, buildings and gantries. Welding is a safety critical occupation and every welder takes responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. General Welders are required to produce joints that satisfy basic quality standards in order to ensure that the finished products function correctly, contributing to the safety of all and the global quality of life.

 

  • Be aware of 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
  • Understand and identify hazards and basic health, safety and quality requirements when welding
  • Know how to interpret and work to a welding procedure specification
  • Know the basics of welding quality documents and reporting systems

All learners will receive a 5 day induction into their programme at our training centre covering:

  • Induction to In-Comm
  • Induction to the qualificationWorking Safely H&S Qualification
  • Employment Rights & Responsibilities
  • Diary keeping & Continuous Professional Development Log
  • Introduction to Lean
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent Agenda

All learners will complete off the job training for this standard.  Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in English & Maths

For the off the job training element, it is compulsory that learners attend centre to achieve knowledge, understanding and competence in  the following subjects:
  • General Theoretical Training covering:
  • Basic Welding Equipment & Processes
  • Making Welded Joints
  • Welding Process Specific Theoretical Training
  • M.M.A Welding
  • MIG/MAG/FCAW Welding
  • Materials Specific Theoretical Training
  • High Alloy Steel

To achieve this qualification learners must go through End Point Assessment consisting of:

  • Knowledge Tests – The learner will be given a multiple choice test as part of checking their under-pinning knowledge for competence elements
  • Portfolio – a portfolio of evidence comprising of naturally occurring evidence during the on-programme period from the workplace, backed up by relevant company processes and procedures
  • Practical Test & Associated Oral Examination – giving the learner the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours
  • Professional Interview – covering application of knowledge learned, role of the welder in industry and professional behaviours prescribed in the standard
  • Log Book & Diary evidence of Continuous Professional Development
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