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Welding
The competition tasks of this skill category are based on the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. The qualification titles of the basic qualification are automation assembler, mechanical fitter, machinist, plater-welder and maker of plastic and rubber products.
Depending on the field of education, the workplace may be in the rubber, plastic, mechanical and metal industry, in installation, automation and maintenance tasks, as well as in filling and assembling machinery and equipment.
Schedule and information
Semifinal
Semifinals are organised in Finnish and in Swedish. Information is only published in those languages.
Final
The page will be launched in March 2026.
Results
The results will be published after the final.
Description of the skill
The competition tasks of this skill category are based on the requirements and criteria of ”Excellent” in the competence area for plater-welder of the Vocational qualification in mechanical engineering and production technology. The competitors are given work drawings and instructions concerning the competition tasks to be manufactured (written and/or oral, also in Swedish if necessary). After that a competitor carries out the competition work of materials reserved.
The competition is individual.
Skill requirements
A successful competitor masters the following areas:
- understands the working drawings, measures, tolerances and welding markings
- has knowledge of materials and welding consumables, handling skills, steels, stainless
- welding skills according to the qualification requirements, welding processes 135, 136, 111, 141
- thermal and mechanical cutting
- plate bending with manual and CN controlled edge machine
- mastering of basic machines and tools of metal field
- economy and cost-awareness
- assessment skills of lifelong learning
- observing work-safety, ergonomics, work ability maintenance and the principles of sustainable development
Skill competition managers
Lauri Parkkila
International Competition
Skill steering group
- Lauri Parkkila, Keuda
- Jere Jokelainen, Keuda
- Iiro Aaltonen, Novida
- Matti Suihkonen, Esedu
- Peter Stagnäs, Vamia
- Keijo Kivioja, OSAO
- Joni Härkönen, Kemppi Oy
- Olli Väänänen, Würth Oy
- Jarno Pöntinen, Opetushallitus
- Jyrki Kuisma, Gradia
- Jukka Saastamoinen, Sakky
