OverviewAbout this course
Discover the fundamentals of welding in this course designed for students at any skill level. Kickstart your career in fabrication and welding, bring your existing skills up to date or develop basic skills for your own private use.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Perform basic welding
Heat and cut ferrous metals.
Perform thermal cutting using oxy-acetylene equipment
Carry out manual metal arc welding
Undertake gas metal arc welding
Operate gas tungsten arc welding
Support general workplace health and safety
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
A potential pathway to further study in the fabrication industry
Skills to perform basic welding
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Personal protective equipment (PPE) including one-piece cotton drill overalls or cotton drill trousers, a long sleeve shirt, steel capped boots, long leather gloves, oxy goggles, a helmet, safety glasses and earmuffs/earplugs. All PPE must be suitable for welding.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: fabricator, welder, boilermaker and sheet metal worker.
The TAFE Statement in Basic Welding does not have any courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Basic Welding800000030A
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