Boilermaking Career Guidance


Please share this article

Advertisement


What do Boilermakers do?

Boilermakers are specialised artisans who mark and fabricate structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures including boilers and pressure vessels.


Advertisement i


What skills and abilities are required to become a Boilermaker?

  • Active Listening (Giving full attention to what other people say and taking time to understand the points being made);
  • Time Management (Must be able to manage their own time and the time of others effectively);
  • Equipment Selection (Be able to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job);
  • Equipment Maintenance (Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed);
  • Quality Control Analysis (Conducting tests and inspection of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance);
  • Mathematics (It is used to solve problems);
  • Critical Thinking (Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems);
  • Have the ability to Speak (Talk to others to convey information effectively).

What duties and tasks does a Boilermaker do?

  • Develops layout and plans sequence of operations for fabricating and assembling structural metal products, applying trigonometry and knowledge of metal;
  • Locates and marks bending and cutting lines onto work piece, allowing for stock thickness and machine and welding shrinkage;
  • Hammers, chips, and grinds work piece to cut, bend, and straighten metal;
  • Reheats work pieces to make them soft (malleable), using a hand torch or furnace;
  • Positions, aligns, fits, and welds together parts using a welding torch and hand tools.

What are the working conditions of a Boilermaker?

Most Boilermakers work in workshops that are often noisy, however the correct safety equipment is provided to manage the environment. The work requires constant physical activity. Most workshops have modern equipment.

What are the minimum entry requirements to study Boilermaking at a TVET College?

At a TVET College, the normal entrance requirements for the Boilermaker course are

NC(V) Programme: a Grade 9 Certificate college requirements set per programme.

NATED Programme: Grade 9 for N1 admission; Grade 12 with a pass in Mathematics for N4 admission.

What should I do if I want to become a Boilermaker?

Contact Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to enquire about the entrance requirements to do the Boilermaker course;

Visit Boilermaker training centres and companies to gain more knowledge about the field and what it entails;

Contact DHET Career Development Services to provide you with free quality career information, advice and counselling services on 086 999 0123 or e-mail: [email protected]

Go for an aptitude test to help understand if a career as a Boilermaker is for you; and

Attend Career Exhibitions in your area to liaise with higher learning institutions and obtain application forms.

CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR NEAREST TVET COLLEGE

 

Suggested Article:

boilermaker

Thinking of becoming a boilermaker? Here's what you need to know. Boilermakers are specialised artisans who mark off and fabricate structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures including boilers and pressure vessels.






WIN R1000

You Can Win R1000!

Sassa Grant Payments

Sassa Grant Requirements For June 2025
Sassa Grant Payment Dates For June 2025

Online Shopping Links

Loot - Takealot - Temu - Amazon - Shein





Advertisement


Sponsored Ad

Advertisement

Advertisement

Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

Millions of individuals have been approved for Sassa SRD Grant payments in June. Sassa has confirmed when beneficiaries of the R370 Sassa grant will be paid. 

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 

Where to Study


Advertisement m


Other Articles

Completing past papers is an effective study method to help you prepare for your upcoming exams. Here is a complete list of Afrikaans past papers.


Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

Millions of individuals have been approved for Sassa SRD Grant payments in June. Sassa has confirmed when beneficiaries of the R370 Sassa grant will be paid. 

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 


Advertisement


Careers Advice

Not sure how to write a cover letter to apply for cybersecurity jobs? This guide will walk you through the process. 


Advertisement i