TasTAFE
60 hours
Advance your welding expertise with AS1796 Certification, a specialized course for experienced welders seeking to master pressure welding techniques. Learn to work with boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping while meeting rigorous Australian Standards.
To enrol in this course, you must meet one of the following entry requirements: (1) Have completed a Certificate III in Engineering in Australia, or (2) Be an indentured tradesperson, or (3) Qualify through prior experience with a minimum of two years' welding experience and 300 hours of training. Additional specific requirements include one year's welding experience with 40 hours of pipe welding training using manual metal-arc welding, or two years' welding experience with documentary evidence of welding programs totalling at least 300 hours, or three years' welding experience with 40 hours of pipe welding training. You must be at least 16 years old to enrol.
The course covers six core units: Certificate 3E in Manual Metal Arc Welding - Plate, Certificate 4 in Manual Metal Arc Welding - Pipe, Certificate 7 in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Certificate 8F in Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Certificate 8G in Gas Metal Arc Welding, and AS1796 Welding Theory. Practical training focuses on pressure welding techniques for boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping. Theory covers welding standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance. A supervised three-hour closed book theory exam is included.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and expertise in trades training. The institution offers specialized welding certification aligned with Australian Standards, delivered by experienced instructors in well-equipped facilities. TasTAFE provides flexible study options across multiple campuses and comprehensive student support services to ensure your success.
Upon completion of AS1796 Certification, you will be qualified to work as a certified welder in specialized pressure welding roles. Career opportunities include positions in boiler manufacturing and repair, pressure vessel fabrication, industrial piping installation, and specialized welding supervision. This certification opens doors to higher-paying roles in industries requiring AS1796 certified welders, including power generation, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors.
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