IDL is proud to announce that our Apprentice Catering Engineer, Adam Thresh has successfully fully qualified as a Level 3 TIG and MIG welder and is now fully coded. This achievement marks an important milestone in Adam’s professional development and strengthens the welding expertise within the IDL team. It’s always so rewarding to see one of our apprentice’s pass their qualification with flying colours.
Adam completed his training at Betterweld, based in Shafton, Barnsley, where he undertook a comprehensive Level 3 plate welder course. His primary welding process was TIG, with MIG as his secondary process. Throughout the course, Adam gained in-depth knowledge of various critical aspects of welding, including:
- Working to ISO standards to ensure quality and consistency
- Identifying potential welding defects and the appropriate tests to detect them
- Understanding how welding affects the mechanical properties of metals
- The metallurgy behind metal production, from pig iron to various metal types
- Preventing cross-contamination between ferrous and non-ferrous metals to avoid rusting
- Health and safety best practices specific to welding environments
- Adhering to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), which detail everything from materials and electrical settings to joint types and weld runs
As part of his qualification, Adam produced TIG and MIG test pieces that were sent to a laboratory for coding approval, all of which passed successfully. His end-point assessment involved a rigorous inspection of his workshop safety practices and weld quality by a certified inspector. Adam also engaged in a professional discussion and completed a theory test, passing all three components:
- Practical welding skills
- Professional discussion
- Written theory exam
Reflecting on his experience, Adam said, “Betterweld was very helpful throughout my journey to achieving my welding certificate. The training was thorough, and the support I received made all the difference.”
Adam Thresh, one of our Catering Engineers
Adam’s qualification not only enhances his own skill set but also adds significant value to IDL’s capacity to deliver high-quality TIG and MIG welding solutions to our clients.
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