SHORT COURSE

Basic Welding Essentials Short Course

Description

Develop practical welding skills and build confidence working with industry-standard equipment in a safe and supportive training environment.

This professional development course is designed to support workplace safety requirements while providing participants with hands-on experience in fundamental welding techniques. Training is delivered under the guidance of experienced industry professionals, with a strong focus on safe work practices and real-world application.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Acknowledgement of Training.

If an employer or organisation will be paying the course fees on behalf of a participant, please contact the Short Courses team at ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au if you are not able to pay during enrolment via a Company Card.

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in this course
  • Safety & Theory
    - Safe welding practices and procedures
    - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
    - Overview of welding hazards and controls
    Welding Processes
    - GMAW (MIG) setup and operation
    - MMAW (Stick welding) setup and operation
    - Equipment selection and basic parameter setting
    Practical Welding Skills
    - Material preparation (low carbon steel 3mm–5mm)
    - Fillet welds (1F, 2F positions)
    - Butt welds (1G position)
    - Introduction to weld quality and characteristics
    - Extension exercises for more advanced learners
    (e.g. positional welding)

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location
Start Date

Tue 1 Sep 26

End Date

Thu 3 Sep 26

Class Times
8:30am - 4:30pm

Enrolments for this course will close on the 28th of August 2026
Duration
3 days
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
Through the South Australian Government's Regional Skills Development Initiative, participants can access this training for $700 per person +GST. This subsidised fee reflects government investment in regional skills development and may not be available for future training opportunities.
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Cost

$770.00 GST inc

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