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ACC00005 - Welding Certification - Practical

Course Details

Course Summary

Gain welding certification (AS1796) by completing this short course which includes statutory and regulatory requirements, interpret welding terms, codes and symbols, effects of heat treatment, sequencing and planning as well as practical elements in either gas tungsten arc welding, alloy steel pipe, or alloy steel pipe over 270mm diameter. Students who successfully complete one of these units are able to apply for industry ‘tickets’ from the Welding Technology Institute of Australia. To qualify for the full Welders Certification students will also be required to complete the theory unit, MEM05026C from the short course Welding Certification - Theory in addition to one of the practical units from the short course Welding Certification - Practical listed below: MEM05042B – Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process (AS1796, WTIA 8F) MEM05043B – Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process (AS1796, WTIA 8G) MEM05044B – Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process (AS1796, WTIA W7) MEM05045B – Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process (AS1796, WTIA W4) MEM05046B – Perform weld to code standards using manual metal arc welding process (AS1796, WTIA 3E)


Entry Requirements

Students need to have a trade background in boilermaking, metal fabrication or fitting trades to undertake this course. To be eligible copies of completed qualification/s which include any pre-requisites must be provided to the teacher prior to enrolment. If students do not hold a trade qualification, students must supply evidence of 200 - 300 hours of welding experience. It is recommended students complete Welding Certification - Theory (ACC00006) prior to Welding Certification - Practical (ACC00005).


Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $9,195.00 (2024)
Fee for service per unit $1,839.00 (2024)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Engineering and Built Environment
Skill Area
  • Engineering

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Successful completion of the enrolled unit will result in the issuance of statement of attainment for the chosen unit of competency. Students are also eligible for a WTIA ‘ticket’ and a CQUniversity wallet welding card (both available as an additional cost to the student).

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

5 days
  • On-campus
Practical Units
MEM05042B Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process More Information Training.gov Details
MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process More Information Training.gov Details
MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process More Information Training.gov Details
MEM05045B Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process More Information Training.gov Details
MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
MEM05042B Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process
MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05045B Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process

Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Gladstone City

March: Full Time

Rockhampton City

March: Full Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Rockhampton City

November: Full Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

On-campus

Gladstone

September: Full Time
October: Full Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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What else might I find useful?

Financial assistance with fees may be available through concessions or via ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/current-student


It is recommended that you speak with a teacher prior to enrolment to ensure that you are enrolled as per the Welding Certification outcome you are wanting to gain. Please contact the Rockhampton Metal Fabrication Team on 07 4920 2723.


What job could training lead to?

Successful completion can broaden your industry skills and improve your employment opportunities in the engineering field.


What will I receive?

Students will receive a Result of Assessment on completion. Both theory and practical must be completed to gain your Welding Certification.


Can I go on to further training?

This course covers units from the national training package, so you may receive recognition towards engineering qualifications. Completion of this course can contribute towards the competencies required to undertake Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) exams for International Welding Specialist Certificate or International Welding Practitioner Certificate. Contact WTIA for more information: Phone 02 9748 4443 or email: info@wtia.com.au


Resource Requirements

  • Steel Capped Boots
  • Welding Gloves
  • Welding Helmet
  • Clear Safety Glasses
  • Cotton drill long clothing