SEG Awards
Level 3
QN: 603/5761/7
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SEG Awards Level 3 Diploma in Welding Techniques and Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1300 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
1300 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Health and Safety in a Fabrication and Welding Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the basic responsibilities of employer and employee with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2 Identify the statutory requirements and legislation of the Health and Safety at Work in a fabrication and welding work environment2.1.
- Identify and describe where potential health and safety hazards may occur within a fabrication and welding work environment 2.2 Identify potential hazards and the necessary precautions in a fabrication and welding environment for each of the following
- when moving and handling materials
- when using hand and power tools
- when using thermal processes3.1 Identify the five steps of a risk assessment3.2 Conduct a risk assessment of a fabrication and welding work environment3.3 Report findings to an appropriate person in line with organisational requirements4.1 State reasons why protective clothing and equipment should be worn4.2 Identify common safety guards, screens and fences within a workshop situation4.3 Locate fire extinguishers, emergency switches and exits in the work environment4.4 Describe how waste materials should be dealt with to comply with current laws and regulations5.1 Describe their organisational accident and emergency procedures in relation to
- injury to self or others
- malfunctions of equipment
- problems with hazardous substances6.1 Identify safety signs within the following groups
- safe condition
2
Manual Metal-Arc - (Overhead) - Stainless Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose for and typical contents of an organisations’ Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
3
Manual Metal-Arc Welding - (Overhead) - Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose for and typical contents of an organisations’ Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
4
Manual Metal-Arc Welding - (Vertical) - Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the MMA welding process, to include working
- in a confined space1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in MMA welding, to include
- welding lead cable
- welding return cable
- secondary earth and connector
- electrode holder
- low voltage safety devices (LVSD)1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
- Identify a range of electrodes that are used for the MMA welding process, to include
- general purpose
- low hydrogen (basic)
- positional1.9. State the function of the flux coating on electrodes1.10.
- Describe the effects of incorrect storage of electrodes1.11. State the effect of using damaged electrodes when carrying out welding activities1.12.
5
Manual Metal-Arc Welding (Vertical) - Stainless Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the MMA welding process, to include working
- in a confined space1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in MMA welding, to include
- welding lead cable
- welding return cable
- secondary earth and connector
- electrode holder
- low voltage safety devices (LVSD)1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
- Identify a range of electrodes that are used for the MMA welding process, to include
- general purpose
- low hydrogen (basic)
- positional1.9. State the function of the flux coating on electrodes1.10.
- Describe the effects of incorrect storage of electrodes1.11. State the effect of using damaged electrodes when carrying out welding activities1.12.
6
Materials, Science and Calculations for Fabrication and Welding Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This is a mandatory unit which will be assessed by a 40 question on-line multi-choice question (MCQ) assessment. Learners will gain an understanding of various topics associated with the related aspects of welding and fabrication.The main areas or key focus points are materials, science, calculations and quality control of welding and fabrication operations.There is no practical requirement for this unit, however, observation of demonstrations concerning various aspects of the assessment criteria carried out in the workshop or laboratory is to be encouraged.
7
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Weldiing - (Overhead) - Aluminium
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
8
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (overhead) - Stainless Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
9
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Overhead) Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
10
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Vertical) - Aluminium
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the MAGS welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the MAGS welding process, to include
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- shroud/nozzle
- wire feed mechanism
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
- Identify a range of electrode wires that are used for the MAGS welding process, to include
11
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Vertical) Stainless Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the MAGS welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the MAGS welding process, to include
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- shroud/nozzle
- wire feed mechanism
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
- Identify a range of electrode wires that are used for the MAGS welding process, to include
12
Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding- (vetical) Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the MAGS welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the MAGS welding process, to include
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- shroud/nozzle
- wire feed mechanism
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
- Identify a range of electrode wires that are used for the MAGS welding process, to include
13
Pipe Welding Using Manual Metal-Arc Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an Organisations health and safety policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
14
Pipe Welding using Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an Organisations health and safety policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
15
Pipe Welding using Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an Organisations health and safety policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
16
Thick Plate Welding using Flux Cored Metal-Arc Gas Shielded Welding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learners will develop a high standard of practical skills to enable them to produce acceptable welded joints in the flat (PA) or horizontal vertical (PB) welding positions. This Diploma level qualification requires the learner to have a good understanding of health and safety, welding equipment, consumables, joint preparation and the quality assurance required to conform to relevant standards applicable to the welding industry.Welds are produced by the metal-arc gas shielded (MAGS) welding process using flux cored wires. The material is low carbon steel in a range of thickness from 6 mm to 12 mm.
17
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Overhead) - Aluminium
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and Safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
18
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Overhead) - Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and Safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
19
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Overhead) - Stainless Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the roles of various organisations involved with Health and safety in the workplace, to include
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Environmental Health
- Local Authorities1.2.
- Identify the roles of various individuals involved with Health and Safety in the workplace, to include
- Company safety officers
- Company safety representatives
- Environmental health officers
- HSE inspectors1.3.
- Identify the purpose and typical contents of an organisations Health and Safety Policy1.4.
- Describe the purpose of a risk assessment, to include
- who should carry out risk assessments
- when to carry out a risk assessment
- identification of the 5 steps of risk assessment1.5.
- Identify the precautions to be taken when working in high risk areas, to include
- risk assessments
- permits to work
- high/low temperature working conditions
- lock off systems
- isolation of equipment1.6.
20
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Vertical) - Aluminium
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the TAG welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions
- with hazards from using high frequency units1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the TAG welding process, to include
- high frequency units
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- cooling system
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
21
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Vertical) - Stainless steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the TAG welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions
- with hazards from using high frequency units1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the TAG welding process, to include
- high frequency units
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- cooling system
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
22
Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded Welding - (Vertical) Low Carbon Steel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee when complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 19741.2.
- Identify the use of current legislation, to include
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment)
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)1.3.
- Identify the use of a risk assessment procedure1.4.
- Identify safe working practices when using the TAG welding process, to include working
- in a confined space
- at an height above 2 metres
- with containers that have held chemicals or flammable liquids
- in damp or wet conditions
- with hazards from using high frequency units1.5.
- Describe the function of the equipment used in the TAG welding process, to include
- high frequency units
- welding lead cable and clamp
- welding return cable and clamp
- secondary earth and connector
- cooling system
- gas supply, regulator and flow meter1.6.
- Identify suitable maintenance checks that would be required on the items listed in 2.11.7. State the procedures to be followed for the safe storage of welding equipment when the welding activity has been completed1.8.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5761/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020