At a glance
Take your career in engineering to the next level with this advanced qualification. You will gain the technical skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified welder.
COURSE OUTCOME
Statement of Attainment
Course overview
Take your career in engineering to the next level with this advanced qualification. This course is primarily for people with existing engineering trade qualifications and will give you the technical skills and knowledge required to work as a qualified welder.
Job opportunities for structural steel and welding trades workers are strong with over 70,000 people employed in this industry in 2015. This course will give you the hands on skills you need to work in a range of manufacturing, construction, and professional, scientific and technical services.
In this course you will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in welding to meet the requirements of statutory authorities and industry demands for quality assurance. You will learn how to perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten, manual metal, and gas metal arc welding processes.
Successful completion of this course will give you the skills and knowledge required to obtain your welding qualifications AS1796 (certification level).
Units
The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete one unit of competency correlating to your type of welding application from the list below.
Please note that costs listed are a cost per unit.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| MEM05026C |
Apply welding principles | |
| MEM05023C |
Weld using submerged arc welding process | 9 Ticket |
| MEM05042B |
Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process | 8F Ticket |
| MEM05043B |
Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process | 8G Ticket |
| MEM05044B |
Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process | 7 Ticket |
| MEM05045B |
Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | 4 Ticket |
| MEM05046B |
Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | 3E Ticket |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
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
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
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.
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.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Selection criteria
You must have successfully completed units from the following skill sets (or equivalent) to gain entry to this course.
- SSMEM0003 Basic Welding or SSMEM0021 Introduction to Welding
- SSMEM0017 Welding Theory
- SSMEM0022 Pre-requisite for Intermediate Welding
- SSMEM0018 Welding Intermediate Practical
- SSMEM0023 Prerequisite for Advanced Welding
- SSMEM0016 Welding Advanced Practical
Please note that these will incur additional costs.
Direct entry trades include:
- Boilermaker
- Sheetmetal
Or
Persons who have completed the correlating accredited units:
- MEM05016C Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
- MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
- MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
- MEM05048B Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process.
Please note: there are a number of different welding certificates and you must enrol into the appropriate unit that aligns to the certificate type you wish to obtain.
Resources required
For Practical Classes:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
PPE listed below not supplied by TAFE Queensland
- safety glasses - students must wear these at all times in the workshop or any eye hazard area as specified by the teacher
- Oxy Googles - (must be shade 5 lenses)
- Welding Helmet - ( must be shade 10 or 11 lenses)
- protective footwear - covered uppers, capped toe’s and non-slip shoes to AS2210
- Gauntlet welding gloves – long leather gloves to AS2161
- hair protection - long hair (i.e. hair below collar length) must be restrained (hat, headband, or hair tie) within the workshop environment
- clothing - overalls or long cotton trousers and a long sleeved cotton drill shirt are required to be worn at all times when undertaking practical training
For Theory Classes:
- Protective Clothing - clean and neat for example: shorts and T-shirt (No torn sleeveless shirts, no t-shirts with offensive logos/print or singlet permitted)
- Protective footwear must be worn into the classroom for example enclosed shoes or work boots. (No open shoes are to be worn into the class for example thongs or slip on shoes)
Students failing to meet these minimum standards of dress will not be permitted entry to practical classes.
Materials list:
- pen
- notebook
- workbook
Need to know
Replacement Skill Set
This skill set has been superseded, as of 25 June 2019. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 31 December 2021. If required, enrolments will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 