Welder (First Class) - ANZSCO 322313 - June 2023 factsheet

Sep 25, 2026

Welder (First Class) factsheet provides an occupation overview for ANZSCO 322313, including how welders fabricate and repair metal products using different welding techniques. It outlines assessment stages: documentary evidence review and a Stage 2 technical interview conducted in English. The document lists required qualifications and 32 units of competency (core and elective), plus example training-unit codes, welding streams, safety and quality focus, and guidance on finding more unit details and what outcomes are provided after assessment.

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CategoryExam

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Occupation Description

Assessment Overview

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

Core Units

Engineering Tools

Elective Units

How to Find More About Each Unit of Competency

Assessment Outcome

Welder (First Class) ANZSCO: 322313 WELDER (FIRST CLASS) FACTSHEET ANZSCO: 322313 Current as of — June 2023 Occupation Description Welders fabricate and repair metal products using various welding techniques. Their job involves: » 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, and by heating and hammering | | » 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 and cleaning products. | How will I be assessed? Stage 1: Documentary Evidence Assessment We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Welder. Pathway 1 non-licensed trades will need to provide additional documentary, video and photo evidence with their Documentary Evidence Assessment application. You can find more information about the employment and training requirements, and the documents required in the Pathway 1, Pathway 2 and Evidence guides on our website. Stage 2: Technical Assessment If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical interview with our assessor. The technical interview will be conducted in English with no interpreters allowed. For more information about the technical interview, see the Stage 2 Assessment Guide on our website. | What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed in the table on page 3. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 32 units of competency:» 12 core units | | --- | | » 20 elective units. | WELDER (FIRST CLASS) FACTSHEET ANZSCO: 322313 Current as of — June 2023 Core Units | Safety, communication and quality in engineering | | | --- | --- | | MEM13015
MEM16006
MEM14006
MEM11011 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Organise and communicate information* Plan work activities*
Undertake manual handling* | | MSMENV272
MEM16008
MEM17003
MEM12024
MEM12023 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Interact with computing technology* Assist in the provision of on-the-job training*
Perform computations*
Perform engineering measurements* | Engineering tools | MEM18001
MEM18002 | Use hand tools*
Use power tools/hand held operations* | | --- | --- | | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing* | | | | | --- | --- | | Elective Units | | | MEM13003 | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials* | | Welding safety and processes | | | MEM05051 | Select welding processes* | | MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices* | | Heating, cutting and shaping | | | MEM05005
MEM05007
MEM05008 | Carry out mechanical cutting*
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting*
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping* | | Welding
(choose two of the four welding streams below) | | | i) Manual metal arc welding | | | MEM05012
MEM05015
MEM05016 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding* Weld using manual metal arc welding process*
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process* | Elective Units (continued) ii) Gas tungsten arc welding | MEM05049
MEM05019
MEM05020 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding* Weld using gas tungsten ar

FAQs

What do welders do in this occupation?

Welders fabricate and repair metal products by studying job requirements, preparing and cutting metal, shaping and aligning parts, using welding techniques, inspecting weld quality, and finishing and cleaning products.

How are applicants assessed for the Welder (First Class) pathway?

Stage 1 reviews documentary evidence to confirm employment, training requirements, and relevant skills. If successful, Stage 2 includes a technical interview in English with no interpreters.

What qualification and units of competency are required?

The relevant qualification is MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade. Applicants must achieve 32 units of competency, including 12 core units and 20 elective units, and demonstrate competence in all required units and pre-requisites.

Sep 25, 2026

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