The competition tasks of this skill category are based
on the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production
technology. The qualification titles of the basic qualification are automation
assembler, mechanical fitter, machinist, plater-welder and maker of
plastic and rubber products.
The professionals who have completed this
qualification work according to the competence area for example in machine shop
of a company in machine and metal industry, workshop, at yard, in repair shops
or factory in different kinds of installation, automation and assembling tasks
as well as filling and maintenance of machinery.
The competition tasks of this skill category are based
on the requirements and criteria of ”Excellent” in the competence area for
plater-welder of the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. The competitors are given work drawings and instructions concerning the
competition tasks to be manufactured (written and/or oral, also in Swedish if
necessary). After that a competitor carries out the competition work of materials
reserved.
The competition is individual.
Skill requirements
A successful competitor masters the following areas:
understands the working drawings, measures, tolerances and welding markings
has knowledge of materials and welding consumables, handling skills, steels, stainless
welding skills according to the qualification requirements, welding processes 135, 136, 111, 141
thermal cutting, plasma cutting or flame cutting (with the equipment of type AGA X11)
plate bending manually and with machine
mastering of basic machines and tools of metal field
economy and cost-awareness
assessment skills of lifelong learning
observing work-safety, ergonomics, work ability maintenance and the principles of sustainable development
