This course covers the process of using a welding machine and the difference between MIG & Stick welding. It is a great place to start if you have not done a lot of welding or have done a small amount and want to learn more.
Suited to beginners, hobby welders, home handy man and trades assistants wanting to up skill.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.
This course has basic equipment and/or PPE requirements (Located under Important information)
What to wear (PPE)
In order to comply with safety requirements, students are required to attend all classes wearing:
- long pants
- long sleeved work shirt
- steel capped boots
- students must supply a welding shield (helmet) compliant with Australian Standards equipped with a number 11 shade lens or an auto shade helmet
- clear safety glasses
- welding gloves
Equipment can be purchased through any supplier of protective equipment.
Non-Concession: $196.70
Concession: $156.80
Commercial / International:$466.55
* Indicative Fee Disclaimers
Fees and charges published on our website are indicative only, and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023.
- Fees may differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at time of enrolment.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons not enrolled at school (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old) the maximum course fee chargeable in 2023 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
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- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
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