Welding Pathway - Accredited Basic Welding

Overview

A2WELDPATH Welding Pathway offers participants the skills and knowledge to gain employment in Engineering, Fabrication or Manufacturing where welding is part of your role or can provide opportunity to up skill in your current position. This course includes accredited welding training in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at a basic level (also contains pre-requisite units). The units of competency awarded in this course credit towards Certificates II, III and IV in Engineering.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Enrol

Register your details via ‘Enquire Now’ to be notified when future course dates are scheduled.

Duration

8 Weeks

Schedule

Days: 2 days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) for 8 weeks. Dates: To be advised Time: 9am-4pm

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to enrol.

Applicants must supply own: *Safety boots *Appropriate flame resistant clothing for workshop activities (not loose clothing as this is an OH&S hazard) *Personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery.

Skills developed

Students will learn entry level skills and knowledge to work within engineering, fabrication and welding business including:


• Work, Health & Safety (WHS), communication, sustainability and basic computing technology


• Welding to a workplace standard using manual metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc welding processes

Compulsory Units

MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF unit.

Fees

Government Funded $440.00 (Tuition $280.00, Materials $160.00)
Concession $216.00 (Tuition $56.00, Materials $160.00)
Fee For Service $2,960.00 (Tuition $2,800.00, Materials $160.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials Fees

Material fees - welding kit - Bag includes welding helmet (auto darkening), welding gloves, safety glasses, ear muffs and bag.

Careers

This skill set may create a pathway into engineering traineeship or apprenticeship in Engineering Trades, which may include:
• Fabricator
• Welder
• Mechanical Fitter
• Machinist
• Maintenance Fitter
• CNC Operator
• Production Technician

Once you have an Engineering Trade credit are available to progress your career in a range of advanced courses, using such as:
• Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
• Diploma of Engineering

Pathways

Can lead to:

• Employment opportunities within the Engineering sector
• Apprenticeship opportunities in:
  • MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, or
  • MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade
• Traineeship opportunities in MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

NA08IW Introduction to Welding, MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering, MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button in this course information page. If the course is not available for online application, you can submit your enquiry via the online form below. Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 698 233 or info@wodongatafe.edu.au

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.