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Statement of Attainment of accredited unit/s
Full fee | $1,185 - $1,495 |
Upgrade your expertise and you'll be well placed for a variety of technical roles. Undertake accredited units of competency in the fields of engineering and welding.
Units offered at each location may differ. Timetabling information and a discussion with the teaching team will assist you in determining which unit/s you will undertake.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05050B Unit description: This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW). |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding | |
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05012C Unit description: This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW). |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding | |
MEM05049BPerform routine gas tungsten arc weldingUnit code: MEM05049B Unit description: This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | |
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cuttingUnit code: MEM05007C Unit description: This unit covers performing manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) using a variety of methods. |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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.
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Ipswich | 02 May 2019 | up to 5 weeks | 1 night per week | Classroom | Full fee: $1,185 |
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Dalby | 5 weeks | 1 night per week | Classroom | Full fee: $1,185 |
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Toowoomba | 07 May 2019 | up to 5 weeks | 1 night per week | Classroom | Full fee: $1,185 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
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 pathwaysNo 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.
Applying for a course does not guarantee you a place in that course. Your place is only guaranteed once you enrol into units. Enrolling means that you are committing yourself to study, and to paying the associated fees. The tuition fees and applicable charges are required to be paid at enrolment or by scheduled instalment dates either by yourself, a nominated third party (e.g. your employer), or as identified within a contract for delivery of TAFE Queensland training.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no specific entry requirements for this program, however it is recommended that you:-
Protective clothing appropriate to the engineering, including:
You will also need to be aware that you may be required to borrow library books for your training. Please visit the library website for information about borrowing options and library opening hours.
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.
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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