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Key Responsibilities
• Structural Welding and Fabrication: To weld and assemble port-related infrastructure, such as steel frameworks, docks, piers etc.
• Safety and Quality Compliance: To follow welding codes, standards and safety protocols, as well as conducting quality inspections to check for problems.
• Maintenance work: To perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on port structures and equipment.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Technical welding skills: Precision and quality control, understanding different metal materials, proficiency in welding techniques.
• Reading blueprints and drawings: The ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and schematics to ensure accurate work is done.
• Hand-eye coordination: This is necessary to maintain precise control of the welding torch and other equipment.
• Following instructions: The ability to follow and successfully execute the instructions given to you.
• Time management: Completing Welding jobs efficiently whilst maintaining a high-quality work standard.
Qualifications and Training
To qualify for an intermediate apprenticeship you'll require some GCSE's including English and Maths, for an advanced apprenticeship aim for 5 GCSE' at grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths.
You can enrol in a welding course at a college, common courses include: Level 1 Certificate in Welding, Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Welding & Fabrication), Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering.
A Welding apprenticeship allows you to work and earn money whilst you learn. Common courses include: Level 2 General Welder Apprenticeship, Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship.
BS EN ISO 9606 provided by TWI (the welding institute), City & Guilds or private welding schools. CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding & Inspection Personnel) offered by TWI. NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Welding and Fabrication.
Training Providers in the UK
• Coleg Cambria: Operates across 5 sites and offers a range of educational opportunities, including fabricating and welding apprenticeships https://www.cambria.ac.uk
• Coleg Gwent: Has courses related to welding, such as an EAL Engineering Technologies – Fabrication and Welding level 2 program that is aimed at learners who have achieved Level 1 and wish to progress to an apprenticeship. Based in Newport https://www.coleggwent.ac.uk
• XR Training: Offers courses in fabrication and welding as well a level 3 welding and fabrication apprenticeship work-based learning program. Based in Bridgend https://xrwales.co.uk
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• Afon Engineering: Specialises in fabrication and welding services, based in Swansea Vale Business Park, Morriston, Swansea http://www.afonengineering.com/