Exploring Welding as a Career Path
WSUK Bitesize - Welding
By the end of this session, learners will
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What the role of a
Welder involves
How to become a
welder
What are their
next steps
What routes
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£20,000
Entry level
£35,000
Experienced
Typical hours:
44 - 46 per week
Working pattern:
You may work evenings and weekends
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Example day-to-day job responsibilities
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Setting out the metals, plastics or alloys you need to cut
and join
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Carrying out your welding by following engineering
drawings and instructions
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Using precision instruments to check, measure and test
the cuts and joins you’ve made
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Using semi-automatic spot-welding equipment.
Welders cut, join and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in the
aerospace, construction and civil engineering industries
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If you start off as a welding apprentice or
junior welder, with time and experience you
can become a team leader, supervisor or
workshop manager.
You could also move into welding inspection,
testing and quality control. You could even
specialise in underwater welding if you take
on commercial diver training. You would
most likely use this to work on shipbuilding
or offshore rigs. You might even be called in
to explore new shipwreck discoveries under
the sea.
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An apprenticeship can lead to a job as a trainee welder.
You will need to pass competency tests for the type of
welding you do and develop technical, maths and
measuring skills. Level 2 Apprenticeships typically take 18
months, and Level 3 take around 3-4 years
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You can go to College to study Engineering full-time.
Relevant courses include:
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Level 2 Award in Welding Skills
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Level 2 Award in Welding Techniques and Skills
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Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding
Engineering Technology
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T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing
and Control
What subjects
do I need to
enter this
sector?
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Our role models are inspirational individuals who have achieved career success in their chosen field through
Apprenticeship and Technical Education pathways. They represent the impact that such a chosen pathway can
have to future generations. Their wealth of experience in their field is combined with an exciting and
inspirational career journey that has successfully utilised the skills learnt through our competition skills
development programme.
On the next slide you will get the chance to hear from one of them.
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Name:
Charlie Marshall
Occupation:
Welder
Education:
College
Location:
North East
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Is this a sector you would consider
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What do you see as the positives for this
career pathway?
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What do you see as the negatives?
Find a course:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/search
Not sure what role would be right for you?
INSERT Conversations with link here
Next steps…
Find an Apprenticeship:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipse
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Thank you
Any questions?
Title slide
Discover the world of welding with insights on the role of a Welder, career progression, routes to become a welder, and required subjects for entering the sector. Learn about day-to-day responsibilities, potential earnings, and opportunities for growth within the welding industry.
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By the end of this session, learners will understand: What the role of a Welder involves How to become a welder What are their next steps What routes 1 <Title of presentation>
Key info Key info Entry level 20,000 Experienced 35,000 Typical hours: 44 - 46 per week Working pattern: You may work evenings and weekends
What does a welder do? What does a welder do? Welders cut, join and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in the aerospace, construction and civil engineering industries Example day-to-day job responsibilities Setting out the metals, plastics or alloys you need to cut and join Carrying out your welding by following engineering drawings and instructions Using precision instruments to check, measure and test the cuts and joins you ve made Using semi-automatic spot-welding equipment.
Career progression Career progression If you start off as a welding apprentice or junior welder, with time and experience you can become a team leader, supervisor or workshop manager. You could also move into welding inspection, testing and quality control. You could even specialise in underwater welding if you take on commercial diver training. You would most likely use this to work on shipbuilding or offshore rigs. You might even be called in to explore new shipwreck discoveries under the sea.
What routes you can take What routes you can take to be a welder? to be a welder? Apprenticeship: An apprenticeship can lead to a job as a trainee welder. You will need to pass competency tests for the type of welding you do and develop technical, maths and measuring skills. Level 2 Apprenticeships typically take 18 months, and Level 3 take around 3-4 years College: You can go to College to study Engineering full-time. Relevant courses include: Level 2 Award in Welding Skills Level 2 Award in Welding Techniques and Skills Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
English Maths Biology What What subjects subjects could I could I Chemistry Physics Geography What subjects do I need to enter this sector? focus on? focus on? Foreign languages Art and design Design and Technology Physical education Computing History
Our role models Our role models Our role models are inspirational individuals who have achieved career success in their chosen field through Apprenticeship and Technical Education pathways. They represent the impact that such a chosen pathway can have to future generations. Their wealth of experience in their field is combined with an exciting and inspirational career journey that has successfully utilised the skills learnt through our competition skills development programme. On the next slide you will get the chance to hear from one of them.
Conversations with a welder Conversations with a welder Name: Charlie Marshall Occupation: Welder Education: College Location: North East
Discussion Discussion Is this a sector you would consider entering? What do you see as the positives for this career pathway? What do you see as the negatives?
Next steps Find an Apprenticeship: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipse arch Find a course: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course/search Not sure what role would be right for you? INSERT Conversations with link here
Thank you Any questions?
