1. KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. the latest welding technologies;
1.2. methods of fusing;
1.3. methods and equipment of seam non-destructive control;
1.4. arc cutting with an electrode;
1.5. basics of  communication;
2. KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding:
2.1. marking of personal protective equipment (anti – glare shields, filters; respiratory masks) and selection;
2.2. sanitary-hygienic requirements in the work place;
2.3. work safety signs and signals;
2.4. reading drawings;
2.5. methods of cleaning metal surfaces;
2.6. metals and their specifics;
2.7. specifics and thermal processing of materials  used in welding;
2.8. preparation methods of edges of components, advantages and disadvantages;
2.9. regulations of visual assessment, technical documentation according to the requirements of the standard EN ISO 5817 (types of defects, detecting quality levels of the defects);
2.10. professional terms in the official language and one foreign language;
2.11. technical documentation of welding;
2.12. deformations and voltage of materials;
2.13. welding seams and sequence of welding works;
2.14. influence of voltage and deformations to the geometry of the product;
2.15. the documents attesting a welder’s competence;
2.16. technical documentation of the welding works.
3. KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. operating rules of arc welding equipment;
3.2. welding works in the areas of increased danger;
3.3. basics of electrical engineering;
3.4. structure and specifics of electrical arc;
3.5. selection, storage, drying and heating through of electrodes;
3.6. types, label and marking of electrodes;
3.7. structure of the welding machines and operation instructions;
3.8. mechanical cutting and grinding of metals;
3.9. mechanical cleaning of metal surfaces;
3.10. metal welding technologies;
3.11. labels of welding process specification (WP5): connections, material groups (CEN ISO/TR 15608), electrodes, welding positions, welding elements, processing edges of components, welding modes;
3.12. labels of welding seams;
3.13. welding equipment;
3.14. storage requirements of the welding machines and equipment;
3.15. influence of the welding parameters and modes on the quality of seam;
3.16. welding technique of seams (manipulation);
3.17. the necessary measuring instruments and control instruments for the work control, their usage;
3.18. methods of fastening components;
3.19. ancillary devices for installing components before welding;
3.20. attaching seams;
3.21.  fixing defects of seams;
3.22. locksmith’s works and instruments for processing before and after welding
3.23. work protection (work safety signs and signals, electrical safety rules, choice of personal working equipment and collective working protective equipment and usage rules, environmental risks of  the welding works, fire protection rules and action in case of fire);
3.24. first aid;
3.25. legal employment relationship;
3.26. basic principles of professional and general ethics;
3.27. official language;
3.28. one foreign language at the communication level;
3.29. environmental protection.

1. To read the technical work documentation
2. To understand the specification of welding process (WPS – Welding Process Specification) and other type of technical documentation.
3. To use the information necessary for carrying out the task, to make a decision and provide information about the process of implementation, problems and the possible solutions.
4. To specify the necessary equipment for carrying out the task.
5. To prepare the welding machine for work, to assess the technical condition of the welding machine and equipment.
6. To set the parameters of the welding mode.
7. To select appropriate electrodes for the work and prepare them for the work.
8. To select an appropriate sequence of works for seam welding works.
9. To select and carry out the straightening, installing and fastening of the details before the welding.
10. To clean the welding and welded surfaces.
11. To carry out the necessary scribing for the work implementation according to the work drawing.
12. To cut and grind the preparations and seams according to the technological requirements by using hand-held power tools and stationary equipment.
13. To weld one layer and multilayer seams and butt welds of sheet constructions according to the requirements set in the standards and other related documents.
14. To visually assess the welded seams.
15. To fix the defects of the welded seams.
16. To meet the requirements of the labour protection legislation especially when working in extreme working conditions, assess and use personal protective equipment and collective working protective equipment.
17. To follow the rules of electrical safety and fire protection.
18. To recognize the work environment risks and carry out all the measures to decrease their influence.
19. To place and follow the work safety signs and signals.
20. To act in  case of fire.
21. To understand and observe the environmental protection requirements of legislaton.
22. To carry out the work duties without harming the health of your own or other persons.
23. To provide the first aid.
24. To have a good command of the official language.
25. To have a good command of one foreign language at the communication level.
26. To use the professional terminology in the official language and in one foreign language.
27. To observe the requirements of the legal employment relationship.
28. To assess and increase the professional competence and knowledge.
29. To cooperate with other employees by working in a team and following the basic principles of professional and general ethics and rules of working procedure within the framework of the work task.

1. Ability to work with technical documentation and information required for carrying out the work duties and make appropriate decisions by communicating with the supervisor.
2. Ability to select the necessary equipment for arc welding.
3. Ability to select the sequencing of seam welding works by basing on the complexity of construction.
4. Ability to prepare the welding machine and set the welding mode.
5. Ability to select the electrodes according to the task to be performed.
6. Ability to prepare the surfaces and edges of the components by using suitable tools and methods according to the task to be performed.
7. Ability to carry out the placing and attaching of the components by using ancillary equipment, control measuring devices by creating attaching seams before welding.
8. Ability to weld one layer and multilayer seams and butt welds of sheet constructions according to the requirements set in the standards and other related documents.
9. Ability to visually assess the compliance with the requirements of the welded seam and assess the geometry of the created connection by using measuring instruments and control instruments.
10. Ability to choose the method of eliminating defect and to prevent defects.
11. Ability to test, assess and use welding devices, equipment, work clothing, personal protective equipment and collective working protective equipment according to the requirements of workplace protection legislation.
12. Ability to follow the rules of electrical safety and fire protection, to take appropriate action upon necessity.
13. Ability to meet the environmental protection requirements and carry out the work duties without harming the environment.
14. Ability to provide the first aid.
15. Ability to follow the requirements of the labour protection laws and regulations when working in extreme conditions.
16. To observe the standards  of the legal employment relationship.
17. Ability to improve the professional qualification.
18. Ability to observe the basic professional and general ethical principles.
19. Ability to communicate in the official language and one foreign language.
20. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the results of your work.