Introduction to Welding

Get your sparks flying in our next welding course!!

Throughout the Introduction to Welding course, participants will obtain strong innovative and hands-on foundational skills, which can then be implemented into your day to day activities. 

This is a practical, hands-on course, where participants learn ARC & MIG welding, safety procedures, welding techniques, equipment operation, quality control and inspection, and more. On completion of the course, participants take home a welded bag trolley.

 

Details:

Duration: Four x 2.5 hour evening sessions 

Restrictions: Participants MUST be aged 16 or older. Class size limited to 6 participants.

Fees:

$350

Location: Training is conducted at the Hamilton RIST campus

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The Introduction to Welding course covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Introduction to different welding processes such as arc welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding
  • Safety procedures and practices in welding
  • Basic welding techniques and skills
  • Selection and preparation of welding materials
  • Welding equipment operation and maintenance
  • Welding quality control and inspection
  • Practical hands-on welding exercises

The Introduction to Welding course is suitable for:

  1. Individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding and looking for a foundational course to start their learning journey.
  2. Students who wish to gain basic welding skills as a part of their vocational education and training in the engineering or agricultural sectors.
  3. Employees in the agricultural sector who want to upskill or cross-skill in welding to enhance their job prospects and career advancement opportunities.
  4. Early school leavers or those who have not studied welding before and are looking for an introduction to the field.

This course allows students to gain fundamental skills, hands-on experience, and a versatile skill set in the welding sector. Students are exposed to different types of welding throughout the course to grow their fundamental skills. Along with brand new skills, students will create a bag-trolley which they can take home on completion of the course.

Further Information

*For eligible participants this training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Please contact the RIST team for further information and to determine your eligibility 📞 1800 883 343