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
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
