TasTAFE
6 weeks
Unlock your potential in welding and oxy cutting with this comprehensive hands-on training program. Gain up to 21 hours of practical experience in a supportive workshop environment while learning essential safety practices required in welding and metals manufacturing.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. You must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. Standard items needed include pens, notebook, and USB. Due to WHS regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required including safety glasses, hearing protection, combination overalls, steel cap boots, welding shield, welding gloves, and a respirator that fits comfortably and uses soft filters.
The course covers basic welding and cutting techniques with practical training in welding processes and oxy cutting methods. Core units include NONM0909A Basic Welding and Cutting. Training emphasizes real-world application and workplace safety standards. Participants learn essential safety practices required in welding and metals manufacturing settings, with hands-on experience in a workshop environment. The program allows participants to re-enrol and expand their skills across a range of welding processes.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with multiple campuses across the state. The course is delivered by experienced instructors in purpose-built workshop facilities with industry-standard equipment. TasTAFE offers flexible scheduling options including evening and daytime classes, and provides comprehensive student support services. The course serves as a recognized pathway into further engineering qualifications.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers in construction and manufacturing, shipbuilding and repair, the automotive industry, oil and gas, robotics and automation, teaching and training, industrial sales and technical support. The course provides a foundation for progression into Certificate II in Engineering Pathways and Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade), opening greater opportunities within the engineering and metal fabrication industries.
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