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Introduction to Welding - MIG, Arc and Oxyacetylene

Introduction to Welding - MIG, Arc and Oxyacetylene

Short Course

Overview

Suitable For

  • Handy person
  • Hobbyist
  • Participants seeking an entry level/production welding job
  • Participants seeking work as a tack welder
  • Sculptors/artists
  • Participants who want a taste of welding before enrolling into Certificate courses
  • Landscape designers

Topics Covered

  • MMAW: process, identification, technology
  • MIG and Oxy welding uses, advantages and limitations
  • Safe operations
  • OH&S
  • Demonstration/Simulation of practical skills and completion of theory and practical exercises

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Identify the basic technology relating to welding
  • Recognise and carry out safe practices
  • Deposit beads, butt and fillet welds using different techniques

A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the conclusion of the course.

Please note, the first session is compulsory. If you do not attend this first session, you will not be permitted to join the class. If you cannot attend the first session, you must notify short courses 5 business days before the first session date.

Transfers and Refunds

A refund or transfer is only possible if you apply at least 5 business days prior to the course commencing. A standard handling charge of 10% of the advertised course fee will be deducted from each refund. Requests for refunds or transfers made within five business days of the course start date will not be eligible.


Please Note:

When enrolling into this course under “Available Sessions” below, you must use a personal email address as your primary email address. You will not be able to receive your qualification with a work email address. My eQuals (the qualification platform) will not accept a work email.

Requirements

Recommended:

Participants should have a reasonable level of English language skill to meet the learning and WH&S requirements of this course.

Please Note, you need to be 18 years of age or older to attend this course.

Materials

Participants must wear and bring the following material to every class:

  • Safety boots
  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve clothing
  • Welding helmet
  • Welding gloves
  • Oxy goggles