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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Pipe welder

Manually weld tubes and pipes to high standards of quality.

Typical duration

4 years

Training funded

up to £27,000

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0851

Where this apprenticeship leads

Pipe WelderAI exposure 4% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£30,000 - £40,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 3 apprenticeship qualifies you to weld pipes and pipework systems used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power, and process industries to high-integrity standards. You will master advanced welding techniques required for pressurised pipe systems, working to strict codes and quality standards. It can lead to coded welder status, inspection roles, welding supervisor, or specialist contract work across major UK and international industries.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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