Steel Welder VQA Certificate
11UY0010-3 / Level 3
Legal Obligation Information
Steel Welder VQA Certificate. Register your mandatory qualification for MIG/MAG, TIG, and MMA welding techniques.
Job Description & Competency Standards
Steel Welder (Level 3) VQA Vocational Qualification Certification
The **Steel Welder (Level 3)** national qualification certifies the competencies of professional welders performing metal arc, gas metal arc (MIG/MAG), flux-cored arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG), and shielded metal arc (MMA) welding operations in steel structures, pressure pipes, and machinery.
Welding is classified under **Dangerous and Very Dangerous** works. Hence, it is legally mandatory for welders to hold a valid VQA Certificate to verify their skills and avoid occupational hazards.
Core Competencies and Qualification Units (Mandatory):
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Scope | Level | Mandatory Status |
| 11UY0010-3/A1 | OHS, Environment and Quality in Welding Operations | OHS measures, welding fume hazards, gas cylinder handling, reading welding symbols. | Level 3 | Mandatory |
| 11UY0010-3/A2 | Steel Welding Operations (MIG/MAG, TIG or MMA) | Joint preparation, selecting parameters, executing welds in various positions (butt, fillet, flat, vertical), visual checks, and slag removal. | Level 3 | Mandatory |
To obtain the Steel Welder (Level 3) certificate, candidates must pass the theoretical exam and a strict practical welding test evaluated with visual and bend/fracture tests.
Importance and Benefits of Certification:
Legal Obligation: Meets the regulatory standards of the Labor Ministry, avoiding penalties.
Welding Strength: Proves the welder can perform high-strength, defect-free welds (no porosity, lack of penetration, or undercut) for steel construction.
International Standards: Certified welders are aligned with international standard requirements, enabling them to work in pipeline and export projects.
Apply to Sönmez Certification for your Steel Welder VQA Certificate and establish your technical expertise.
Theoretical Exam (T1)
- Multiple choice test exam.
- Number of questions varies by job (Min 20).
- Passing score is minimum 60%.
Performance Exam (P1)
- Practical exam in the application field.
- Successful completion of all critical steps is mandatory.
- Passing score is minimum 70% or 80%.
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You can schedule your exam dates and start your certification process via our online application module.