This qualification recognises people who have the competencies required for Metal Fabrication (Welding). It is awarded to people who gouge metals using manual arc equipment as part of metal fabrication operations; weld aluminum using the tungsten inert gas welding process in the down hand position; weld thermoplastics with electrofusion equipment; weld mild steel using the tungsten inert gas welding process in all positions; perform advanced manual arc welding on aluminium in all positions; perform advanced tungsten inert gas welding on aluminium in all positions; perform advanced manual arc welding on stainless steel in all positions; perform advanced tungsten inert gas welding on stainless steel in all positions; hard face surfaces as part of metal fabrication operations; weld stainless steel pipe in all positions using the tungsten gas arc welding process.