Introduction to Welding
Gain fundamental skills via hands-on experience using real equipment and technical drawings to create small welding projects.
Wide-ranging course topics
- Safety procedures and practices in welding.
- Selection and preparation of welding materials.
- Introduction to different welding processes such as arc welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding.
- Basic MIG welding techniques and skills.
- MIG welding equipment operation and maintenance.
- MIG welding quality control and inspection.
- Practical hands-on MIG welding exercises.
Course outcomes
- Practical welding skills using MIG welding techniques.
- Experience with real welding equipment and workshop settings.
- Ability to read and follow simple technical drawings.
- Stronger literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
- Improved employability — teamwork, problem-solving, planning & initiative.
- Confidence to take the next step towards employment or further training.
- Weld a bag trolley.
Who can benefit from this course?
- Individuals seeking a foundation course to pursue a career in welding, engineering or agricultural sectors.
- Agricultural employees wanting to upskill or cross-skill in welding to enhance their job prospects and career advancement opportunities.
- Early school leavers or those with no welding experience looking for an introduction to the field.
- Home hobbyists, metal artists, anyone who is wanting to learn basic welding and increase their language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills.
Details
Course:
Location:
Introduction to Welding
RIST Hamilton Campus – 915 Mt Napier Road, Hamilton, VIC 3300
Duration:
Cost:
Participants:
Prerequisites:
1 day per week, over 3-weeks
$385^ includes all materials to build your own bag trolley.
(^Any additional projects chosen may attract an additional cost.)
Limited to 6 participants per course.
Participants must register and be fully enrolled prior to starting this course to take part.
Open to Australian and NZ residents 17+*
No prior welding experience required. (*Eligibility and funding criteria apply.)
Upcoming dates:
Register your interest in upcoming Introduction to Welding course dates.
Further information
Discuss your interest in this course and eligibility for government funding with us today.
Phone 1800 883 343
Email info@rist.edu.au