TasTAFE
3 weeks
Advance your welding expertise to AS1554 GP/SP standards through intensive hands-on training. Designed for experienced tradespeople seeking to upskill in advanced gas metal arc welding techniques that meet industry best practice and workplace requirements.
Students must complete MEM05019 or MEM05020 and all required prerequisite units. Participants should be existing tradespeople or have foundational welding knowledge. Students must supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE), including overalls, steel-capped boots, welding shield, gloves, safety glasses, and earmuffs. Minimum age requirement of 16 years applies. Access to a computer with reliable internet connection is recommended but not required.
The course covers advanced gas metal arc welding techniques aligned with AS1554 GP/SP welding codes. Core units include: Perform manual heating and thermal cutting, Perform routine and advanced gas metal arc welding, Apply safe welding practices, Select welding processes, Interpret technical drawings, Undertake manual handling, Perform engineering measurements and computations, Work safely in manufacturing and engineering environments, Plan work activities, Organise and communicate information, and Use hand and power tools. Practical training emphasises real-world welding scenarios in simulated metal trades workshops.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive experience in metal trades and engineering training. The institution delivers courses in simulated environments that replicate industry best practice, with qualified instructors providing hands-on supervision. TasTAFE offers flexible study options across multiple campuses, comprehensive student support services, and recognition of prior learning to accelerate qualification completion.
Successful completion of this advanced welding course opens pathways to Certificate III and Certificate IV in Engineering qualifications. Graduates can pursue careers as skilled welders, welding technicians, or engineering tradespeople in manufacturing, construction, automotive, and heavy industries. The AS1554 qualification enhances employment prospects and earning potential in the metal trades sector, with opportunities for supervisory or training roles.
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