Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (ANZSCO 3223) are professionals who specialize in cutting, shaping, joining, and repairing components of iron, steel, and other metal structures. They are also skilled in working with boilers, pressure vessels, pipes, ships, and other vessels.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within this unit group require a level of skill that is commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III, including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Relevant experience of at least three years may be considered as a substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. In some cases, additional relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• 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, as well as heating and hammering techniques
• 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, chiseling, and grinding

Occupations:

• 322311 Metal Fabricator
• 322312 Pressure Welder
• 322313 Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)

322311 Metal Fabricator

As a Metal Fabricator, your role involves marking off and fabricating structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels. Please note that Sheetmetal Fabricators are not included in this occupation, as they are part of Unit Group 3222 Sheetmetal Workers, specifically in Occupation 322211 Sheetmetal Worker.

Skill Level: 3

Specialization:

• Boilermaker-Welder

322312 Pressure Welder

As a Pressure Welder, your responsibilities include assembling, welding, and repairing pressure vessels and pipes according to relevant standards.

Skill Level: 3

322313 Welder (First Class) (Aus) / Welder (NZ)

As a Welder, you will be involved in fabricating and repairing metal products using various welding techniques.

Skill Level: 3

Specialization:

• Special Class Welder