TAFE Queensland
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Become a trade-qualified boilermaker or welder through hands-on practical training in multiple welding processes, fabrication techniques, and structural steel work. This apprenticeship-based qualification prepares you for rewarding careers in manufacturing, construction, and mining industries with strong job growth prospects.
You must be employed and indentured as an apprentice or trainee with an employer to enrol. Recommended Skills Check benchmark levels: English level 3, Maths level 3, Digital Technology level 3. You must meet minimum occupational health and safety requirements and provide appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment including safety glasses, protective footwear, leather gloves, and hair protection. Some units may require P2 moulded half-face respirators for welding fume protection.
The course comprises core units covering work health and safety, technical drawing interpretation, engineering measurements, manual handling, hand and power tool use, and computing technology. Elective units allow specialization in various welding processes including routine and advanced manual metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux core arc welding, and submerged arc welding. Additional electives cover oxy fuel gas welding, brazing, thermal cutting, mechanical cutting, fabrication techniques, component assembly, structure erection, pipework installation, and repair/modification of fabrications. All units emphasize practical application and compliance with Australian Standards and code requirements.
TAFE Queensland maintains strong industry connections with experienced, trade-qualified teachers who understand current workplace requirements. The provider offers flexible training delivery options including workplace training, block training, day release, and online components to suit apprenticeship arrangements. With multiple campus locations across Queensland and access to industry-standard equipment and facilities, TAFE Queensland ensures practical, hands-on training that meets employer needs and prepares graduates for immediate employment in the welding and fabrication trades.
Graduates can pursue careers as boilermakers, steel fabricators, or welders in engineering, manufacturing, transport, and construction industries. With approximately 47,000 job openings projected over the next five years, employment opportunities are strong. Successful completion provides pathways to progress further in engineering fabrication, advance to supervisory or technical roles, or transition to related trades. The qualification also provides foundation for pursuing Certificate IV in Engineering or Diploma of Engineering - Technical for career advancement into technician and engineering positions.
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