TAFE Queensland
Apprenticeship duration varies by individual training plan
Become a trade-qualified sheet metal worker through hands-on apprenticeship training. This course teaches you to produce, manufacture, and repair metal products using welding, brazing, cutting, and forming techniques with industry-expert instruction.
You must be employed and indentured as an apprentice with an employer. Employers must be able to provide necessary human and physical resources. You will complete a Skills Check assessment in English, Maths, and Digital Technology (recommended benchmark level 3 in each). Minimum occupational health and safety requirements apply, including specific workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, leather gloves, and hair protection.
Core units cover: Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; Interpret technical drawings; Perform engineering measurements and computations; Undertake manual handling; Plan work activities; Organise and communicate information; Interact with computing technology; Use hand tools and power tools; Assist in on-the-job training; Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective units include: Sheet and plate assembly; Soft soldering; Oxy fuel gas welding; Mechanical cutting; Brazing and silver soldering; Manual heating and thermal cutting; Fabrication, forming and shaping techniques; Manual metal arc welding (MMAW); Geometric development; Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW); Flux core arc welding (FCAW); Safe welding practices; Advanced thermal cutting and shaping; Advanced welding techniques; Welding process selection; Component assembly; Fabrication repair and modification; Pipework installation; Structure erection; Structural fabrication marking; Material finishing and polishing.
TAFE Queensland maintains strong industry connections with teachers who have current expertise in manufacturing and engineering. The institution provides flexible training delivery options including workplace, block, day release, and online training to accommodate working apprentices. Industry-expert instruction ensures students develop the specific capabilities employers demand, including advanced techniques like laser cutting. TAFE Queensland offers fully subsidised training for eligible apprentices under 25 and has established pathways for career progression.
Successful completion qualifies you to become a sheet metal worker (first class) with opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and scientific and technical services. With approximately 5,000 job openings expected over the next five years, graduates can progress to roles as sheetmetal trades workers or advance to higher qualifications such as Certificate IV in Engineering or Diploma of Engineering - Technical for technician-level positions.
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