Qualification summary
The objective of this qualification is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become occupationally competent as a plate welder.
This qualification is suitable for candidates currently working as plate welders, those wishing to become plate welders and those undertaking an apprenticeship such as ST0852 Plate Welder.
The individual working in these roles will conduct welding activities in engineering and is responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and accuracy of their own work whilst ensuring it conforms to a relevant plate welding specification.
They are responsible for selecting, setting up, preparing the welding equipment and conducting welding activities to high standards for a wide range of engineering materials and components.
They are also responsible for dismantling welding equipment and reinstating the work area.
They are able to use documents, welding specifications, engineering drawings and diagrams and work safely in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements whilst managing on-site hazards.
This qualification is based on Occupational/Apprenticeship standards and National Occupational Standards (NOS).
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This qualification is available for registrations from 20 October 2025.
Providers are now invited to apply to deliver this qualification.
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Where is this qualification delivered?
To complete this qualification learners must enrol with one of ECITB’s Approved Centres listed below.
The Engineering College
Test:
abrasive wheels, Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, mechanical fitting, Mechanical Joint Integrity, mechanical maintenance, Moving loads, Pipefitting, Plating, supporting engineering construction activities, welding, welding engineering construction pipe, welding engineering construction plate
Course:
confined space, human performance, manual handling, Mechanical Joint Integrity, working at height
Qualification:
Mechanical Fitting, Pipefitting, Plating, Rigging, Welding
CCNSG:
CCNSG, CCNSG Test-Only
Monks Ferry, Birkenhead, CH41 5LH Get directionsto The Engineering College
https://www.theengineeringcollege.co.uk/
0151 666 1028
l.cairns@theengineeringcollege.co.uk
View organisationThe Engineering CollegeThe International Assessment Centre
Qualification:
Design and Draughting, Electrical Fitting, Electrical Maintenance, Instrument & Controls, Mechanical Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Moving Loads/Rigging, Pipefitting, Plating, Steel Erecting, Welding
3A Bowes Road Business Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1LU Get directionsto The International Assessment Centre
http://www.intlassessmentcentre.com
07941 330141
View organisationThe International Assessment Centre
What is the qualification structure?
To achieve this qualification candidates must complete seven mandatory units.
There are 846 guided learning hours for this qualification and the total qualification time is 1440 hours.
Qualification units
SAF3WL
Work safely and sustainably in welding
REL3
Effective working relationships, communication, and inclusion
DOC3WL
Use documentation, procedures and digital technology in welding
PRE3PLWL
Prepare for using manual arc plate welding processes
CAW3PLWL
Conduct manual arc plate welding processes
MQC3PLWL
Maintain plate welding quality control
RWA3WL
Reinstate the work area after welding
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