What qualifaction does a welder need to weld gas pipes

[jmsgas]

Hi have been offered work fabricating 3" yo 6" gas pipes but need a welder/mate with me so need to know what qualifactions i need to be looking for when i employ someone and any ideas as to what hourly rate i shouldbe paying



cheers jmsgas

 

[Rodreguez]

i got told the other day what coding and cant remember now. i will find out and get back to you

 

[fuzzy]

a coded welder is what you really need. it depends on the contract and who it is for, some sites dont ask to ssee coded quals or cert

 

[jmsgas]

hi thanks for the reply have been told that they don't need to be coded but know one seem to know the quals needed

 

[Rodreguez]

sorry i forgot bout this thread, the coding is 6G but forgot BS number

 

[jonesy76]

asmey 9 it used to be 6g is just a set position like horizontial or flat asmey 9 cover pipe welding it also depends on how its got to be welded tig or stick