322311 METAL FABRICATOR
Marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.
Skill Level: 3
Specialisations:
Boilermaker-Welder
Brass Finisher
Metal Fabricator-Welder
Metal Template Maker
Structural Steel Trades Worker
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill 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:NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
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Studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements
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Selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock
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Cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines
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Shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering
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Aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments
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Joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting
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Examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision
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Finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions
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Cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding