NONAC03057

Basic MIG Welding

Non-accredited Short Course

Learn how to MIG weld with this basic welding course.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 12 Feb 2025 Duration: 1 month View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$370

Course overview

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as metal arc inert gas (MIG) welding, is a semi-automatic arc welding process that uses a solid wire electrode, fed by a wire feed unit and protected by a shield gas to produce the weld metal. GMAW is the most commonly used welding process in the industry.

You will learn:

the underpinning theory knowledge of MIG welding
how to set up equipment correctly and safely
how to weld in the down hand position
how to make adjustments to the welding process to meet job requirements
how to trouble shoot

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge	On Campus	12 Feb 2025	1 month	Part time 1 night per week Wednesday	Full fee: $370 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Acacia Ridge On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 12 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 month The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 night per week Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $370 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. No assessment The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Eagle Farm	On Campus	23 Jul 2025	1 month	Part time 1 night per week Wednesday	Full fee: $370 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Eagle Farm On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 23 Jul 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 month The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 night per week Wednesday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $370 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. No assessment The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

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Basic MIG Welding (NONAC03057)

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Basic MIG Welding

COURSE CODE: NONAC03057

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources required

Work wear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Protective clothing - long cotton drill trousers, and long-sleeved cotton drill shirt
Eye protection - must comply with AS1338
Hearing protection - must comply with AS1270
Protective footwear - safety toe, leather upper, non-slip – must comply with AS2210
Hair protection - peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair
Welding helmets - it is preferred that you provide your own for hygiene reasons and it must comply with AS1338-1
Respirator mask (if required) - must comply with AS1716 (P2 rating)
Long welding gloves

Students who do not meet these minimum standards of work wear and PPE will not be permitted entry into workshops.

Important information

Nambour Commencement of this night class is 5.00 pm - 8.00 m.

Pathways

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.