Izdelovalec/izdelovalka kovinskih konstrukcij

Certificate holders will be able to:

• use technologies and technological procedures to make structures and the metal elements of structures;
• manufacture various steel-structure products and correctly and safely install components and intermediate products;
• transport parts of a structure, assemble, protect and maintain structures and components of structures; 
• deal with structural loads and use testing methods;
• correctly select materials and procedures with regard to products requirements;
• carry out basic oxyacetylene welding, soldering and glueing procedures on metal and non-metal materials;
• select suitable welding torches and filler materials and set welding parameters;
• prepare weld seams and clean the welding surface with regard to the requirements of the welding process and carry out visual checks and measurements of the elements to be welded;
• carry out basic methods of cutting, mechanical working of materials and corrosion protection procedures;
• use technical and technological documentation, technical regulations and standards, technical drawings and manufacturers' instructions;
• select and implement a technological procedure for processing, forming or joining materials with regard to the type of material and the purpose of use;
• use the measuring and control devices, tools and machines that are used in the manufacture and assembly of structures;
• implement and provide for measures for occupational health and safety, environmental protection, fire safety and accident prevention;
• demonstrate a positive attitude towards measures to reduce pollution and improve protection of the environment;
• apply judgement on the rational use of energy, use of energy sources and waste management;
• work in a group and communicate in writing and orally with colleagues, experts and customers, using basic professional terminology;
• use modern IT and work with resources, data and materials;
• apply entrepreneurial thinking, manage costs and calculations, and conduct themselves responsibly and in a socially-oriented manner in the working environment;

(elective)

• select materials and use various devices for MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes;
• carry out MIG/MAG/TIG welding processes and make simple welded joints or products; 
• use various machines for arc welding and select basic and filler materials;
• weld various joints and various materials in different positions;
• make judgements on the use of special welding processes;
• assess the environmental justification of the use of individual machines, devices and welding processes.

Certificate holders supplement their key vocational knowledge and abilities with key general knowledge in line with national standards.