Welder (First Class)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 33Engineering Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 331Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers
Description
Fabricates and repairs metal products using various welding techniques.
Specialisations
- Special Class Welder
Unit group
3311 · Structural Steel and Welding Trades WorkersDescription
Cut, shape, join and repair components of iron, steel and other metal structures, boilers, pressure vessels and pipes, ships and other vessels.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Interprets engineering drawings and specifications to determine welding requirements
- Applies appropriate welding techniques to join metal sections
- Monitors and adjusts welding parameters to ensure quality and integrity of welds
- Cleans welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
- Inspects and tests welded joints for defects and compliance with specifications
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/33/331/3311
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx