Vauxhall Welding Accreditation

 ATA - AOM009 Welding Certification

 

All technicians who undertake welding must hold a current AOM009 welding certification (BS welding certificates are acceptable until April 2014). A minimum of two* technicians must hold the current AOM 009 welding certification supplied via one of the following Vauxhall Approved suppliers:

 

• Basic Welding Services Ltd,
• Bodyshop Solutions,
• R.P.M Welding Consultants Ltd,
• Stanners.

 
Vauxhall Welding Accreditation Requirements
 
All Vauxhall Approved Bodyshops to have a minimum of two technicians holding current welding accreditation
 
To include BS Weld Testing mig / spot to IMI ATA-AOM 009
 

• Boron HSS Awareness including mig braze test
• Panel Bonding
• Access to TIS2WEB check
• GM Machines & GM Programme check
• Welder Traceability check

What does this mean for your technicians? Quick answer is absolutely nothing.

 

What the testing covers:

Set up the MAG equipment including wire type, speed, gas type and flow

Set up the MAG equipment including gun tip, nozzle and power

Prepare sheet metal appropriately

Visually test and assess the MAG welds for visual defects

Complete a vertical up MAG weld – Fillet & butt

Complete a overhead MAG weld – Fillet & butt

Carry out quality checks to all finished welds

Visually identify weld defects

Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Follow health and safety guidelines

Any Questions please contact use.

 

Regards

 

Andy