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NONAC03025

Welding Certification Preparatory

AS1796 Welding Certification Training | Non-accredited Short Course

This course will provide an opportunity to develop skills in preparation for Weld Australia Assessment in one of the following AS1796 Certification of Welders tickets.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 22 Sep 2026 Duration: 2 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$1,745

Course overview

This course will provide an opportunity to develop skills in preparation for a Weld Australia examination in an AS1796 Certification of Welders ticket: 

  • Examination - Manual metal-arc welding process (MMAW) on plate/pipe. Certificate: 1, 1E, 3, 3E
  • Examination - Manual metal-arc welding (MMAW) on pipe - Certificate 2, 4, 5
  • Examination - Gas tungsten-arc welding (GTAW) on pipe - Certificate 5, 7
  • Examination - Gas metal-arc welding (GMAW) on pipe and plate - Certificate  8G
  • Examination - Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) on pipe and plate - Certificate  8F
  • Examination - Submerged ARC welding (SAW) - Certificate 9

What can I do?

  • Welding Career Pathways

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

AS1796 Welder Certification

Achieve AS1796 Welder Certification by progressing through a structured pathway that includes Weld Australia theory, TAFE Queensland preparation, and practical examination. This approach ensures you develop the knowledge, skills, and evidence for industry-recognised AS1796 Welder Certification.

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Eagle Farm
On Campus
07 Oct 2026
10 weeks
Part time 1 night per week
Wednesday
  • Full fee: $1,745

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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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. 

07 Oct 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

10 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 night per week
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,745

    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
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba
On Campus
22 Sep 2026
2 weeks
Full time 4 days per week
  • Full fee: $1,745

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Toowoomba

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. 

22 Sep 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time 4 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,745

    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.

Self-paced
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns
On Campus
Anytime

Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.

up to 4 months
Full time dates scheduled on application
  • Full fee: $1,745

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Cairns

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. 

Anytime

Anytime courses commence shortly after enrolment or on the next available intake. Your exact start date will be confirmed on enrolment.

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 4 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time dates scheduled on application
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $1,745

    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
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Welding Certification Preparatory (NONAC03025)

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Welding Certification Preparatory

COURSE CODE: NONAC03025
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

You must provide evidence of Weld Australia approval documentation.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum workplace health and safety requirements in practical classes.

Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required may include:

  • Protective clothing - long cotton drill trousers, and long-sleeved cotton drill shirt
  • Eye protection – safety glasses must comply with AS1338
  • Hearing protection - must comply with AS1270 (may be supplied)
  • Protective footwear - safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles must comply with AS2210
  • Hair protection - peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair
  • Welding helmet - it is preferred that you provide your own for hygiene reasons and it must comply with AS1338-1
  • If you are required to undertake activities that produce welding fumes you will be required to use a PAPR unit or P2 moulded half-face respirators that has been fit tested, or an alternative of equal or higher protection 

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Important information

You must apply to Weld Australia for vetting and endorsement prior to enrolling in this course. 

It is recommended that you complete the welding certification theory component with Weld Australia before commencing this course.

A Statement of Participation will be issued for the AS1796 Welding Certification Training completed at TAFE Queensland. 

On completion of the training, you may undertake a Weld Australia AS 1796 Certification of Welders examination. To sit the Weld Australia examination, you must also enrol in the relevant AS 1796 Certification of Welders ticket course listed below: 

Successful completion of one of the above AS 1796 Certification of Welders ticket courses and Weld Australia Theory will result in certification being issued by Weld Australia.  

Weld Australia Contact details: 
Email:   qnc@weldaustralia.com.au 
Web:     https://app.weldq.com/student/login  
Phone: 1800 189 900 (option 2)

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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.