Career Overlap Transition record Edition 1 · ESCO v1.2.1
Table 1Transition record

weldertoornamental metal worker

A welder already meets 48% of what the ornamental metal worker role asks for. The move turns on 9 required skills not yet in the profile.

From welder
48%
Overlap1
To ornamental metal worker
25 Skills carried over
9 Required, not held
59.6 Difficulty2
adjacent 0–30
moderate 30–55
substantial 55–75
career change 75–100
this move, 59.6

This move: 59.6 of 100 · substantial

1 Share of the ornamental metal worker role’s weighted skill requirement already met by the welder profile. Required skills count in full, supplementary skills at 0.35. Directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. 2 Combines what is missing with how specialised it is, so a gap of general skills scores easier than the same number of narrow ones.

Table 2

Table 2 · What you already bring

Of the 25 skills that carry over, these are the ones fewest other occupations ask for. A ornamental metal worker role needs them, and most people applying for one will not have them already. This is the part of a welder background worth leading with.

Skill the target role also needs Area
  • already held torch temperature for metal processes engineering, manufacturing and construction
  • already held operate brazing equipment constructing
  • already held apply brazing techniques constructing
  • already held select filler metal constructing
  • already held apply arc welding techniques constructing
  • already held ensure correct metal temperature working with machinery and specialised equipment

All 25 carried skills, including the 9 the ornamental metal worker role treats as required.

Table 3

Table 3 · What you would need to learn

The 29 missing skills fall into 7 areas of the ESCO skill hierarchy, numbered below in the order worth working in: the areas carrying the most required skills come first, and inside each one the required skills sit above the supplementary ones.

Skill to acquire Tier
01 handling and moving 8 required, 2 supplementary
  • required, not held cut ornamental design required
  • required, not held shape ornamental design required
  • required, not held heat metals required
  • required, not held mark designs on metal pieces required
  • required, not held shape metal over anvils required
  • required, not held use metalworking tools required
  • required, not held mark a metal workpiece required
  • required, not held remove inadequate workpieces required
  • optional, not held apply smithing techniques optional
  • optional, not held work with blacksmithing hand tools optional
02 engineering, manufacturing and construction 1 required, 10 supplementary
  • required, not held design drawings required
  • optional, not held manufacturing of cutlery optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of door furniture from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of doors from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of metal household articles optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of weapons and ammunition optional
  • optional, not held cold forging optional
  • optional, not held engraving technologies optional
  • optional, not held hot forging optional
  • optional, not held metal coating technologies optional
  • optional, not held metal forming technologies optional
03 working with machinery and specialised equipment 4 supplementary
  • optional, not held engrave patterns optional
  • optional, not held operate engraving equipment optional
  • optional, not held perform machine maintenance optional
  • optional, not held work with blacksmithing power tools optional
04 arts and humanities 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held precious metal processing optional
05 assisting and caring 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held provide customer follow-up services optional
06 constructing 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held operate rust proofing spray gun optional

1 further area in the appendix

Table 4

Table 4 · Where to start

The 3 entries a ornamental metal worker role is least likely to hire without. The ordering is computed from the skill data, not from what pays.

Each entry opens a course search for that skill. Career Overlap earns nothing from these links.

Appendix

Appendix · The rest of the record

All 25 skills that carry over
Skill Type
  • already held apply precision metalworking techniques skill
  • already held ensure correct metal temperature skill
  • already held ensure equipment availability skill
  • already held operate precision measuring equipment skill
  • already held recognise signs of corrosion skill
  • already held remove processed workpiece skill
  • already held torch temperature for metal processes knowledge
  • already held types of metal knowledge
  • already held wear appropriate protective gear skill
  • already held apply arc welding techniques skill
  • already held apply brazing techniques skill
  • already held cutting technologies knowledge
  • already held ferrous metal processing knowledge
  • already held mark processed workpiece skill
  • already held non-ferrous metal processing knowledge
  • already held operate brazing equipment skill
  • already held operate soldering equipment skill
  • already held operate welding equipment skill
  • already held perform test run skill
  • already held quality standards knowledge
  • already held read standard blueprints skill
  • already held select filler metal skill
  • already held smooth burred surfaces skill
  • already held troubleshoot skill
  • already held types of metal manufacturing processes knowledge
The 1 learning area not shown above
Skill to acquire Tier
07 working with computers 1 supplementary
  • optional, not held set up the controller of a machine optional
20 supplementary skills, helpful but not required
Skill to acquire Tier
  • optional, not held engrave patterns optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of cutlery optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of door furniture from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of doors from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of metal household articles optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of weapons and ammunition optional
  • optional, not held operate engraving equipment optional
  • optional, not held precious metal processing optional
  • optional, not held apply smithing techniques optional
  • optional, not held cold forging optional
  • optional, not held engraving technologies optional
  • optional, not held hot forging optional
  • optional, not held metal coating technologies optional
  • optional, not held metal forming technologies optional
  • optional, not held operate rust proofing spray gun optional
  • optional, not held perform machine maintenance optional
  • optional, not held provide customer follow-up services optional
  • optional, not held set up the controller of a machine optional
  • optional, not held work with blacksmithing hand tools optional
  • optional, not held work with blacksmithing power tools optional
61 held skills the ornamental metal worker role does not ask for
Skill Type
  • not needed by the target role 3D printing process knowledge
  • not needed by the target role align components skill
  • not needed by the target role apply flux skill
  • not needed by the target role apply preliminary treatment to workpieces skill
  • not needed by the target role apply soldering techniques skill
  • not needed by the target role apply spot welding techniques skill
  • not needed by the target role apply thermite welding techniques skill
  • not needed by the target role assemble metal parts skill
  • not needed by the target role automation technology knowledge
  • not needed by the target role characteristics of products knowledge
  • not needed by the target role consult technical resources skill
  • not needed by the target role determine suitability of materials skill
  • not needed by the target role ensure correct gas pressure skill
  • not needed by the target role flammable fluids knowledge
  • not needed by the target role follow health and safety procedures in construction skill
  • not needed by the target role follow safety precautions in work practices skill
  • not needed by the target role fuel gas knowledge
  • not needed by the target role handle fuels skill
  • not needed by the target role handle gas cylinders skill
  • not needed by the target role inspect construction supplies skill
  • not needed by the target role interpret 2D plans skill
  • not needed by the target role interpret 3D plans skill
  • not needed by the target role join metals skill
  • not needed by the target role keep records of work progress skill
  • not needed by the target role maintain mechatronic equipment skill
  • not needed by the target role maintain robotic equipment skill
  • not needed by the target role maintenance of printing machines knowledge
  • not needed by the target role maintenance operations knowledge
  • not needed by the target role manufacture of small metal parts knowledge
  • not needed by the target role manufacturing of steam generators knowledge
  • not needed by the target role mechanics of motor vehicles knowledge
  • not needed by the target role mechanics of vessels knowledge
  • not needed by the target role mechatronics knowledge
  • not needed by the target role metal bending techniques knowledge
  • not needed by the target role metal smoothing technologies knowledge
  • not needed by the target role metal thermal conductivity knowledge
  • not needed by the target role monitor gauge skill
  • not needed by the target role operate 3D computer graphics software skill
  • not needed by the target role operate automated process control skill
  • not needed by the target role operate oxy-fuel cutting torch skill

21 further entries not listed here

12 gaps that are knowledge rather than practice

Knowledge gaps usually close through study. Practical skill gaps usually need something you can point at.

Skill to acquire Tier
  • required, not held design drawings required
  • optional, not held manufacturing of cutlery optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of door furniture from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of doors from metal optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of metal household articles optional
  • optional, not held manufacturing of weapons and ammunition optional
  • optional, not held precious metal processing optional
  • optional, not held cold forging optional
  • optional, not held engraving technologies optional
  • optional, not held hot forging optional
  • optional, not held metal coating technologies optional
  • optional, not held metal forming technologies optional
Index

Other moves recorded from welder

Full index of moves from welder

Note

How this record was compiled

Both occupations are taken from ESCO, which lists the skills and knowledge each occupation is expected to have and marks every one required or optional. Nothing here is a prediction about hiring, and nothing here knows that a particular employer wants a particular certificate. Treat Table 3 as a starting point for your own research rather than a syllabus. The full method states what these figures can and cannot tell you.