Introduction to Welding
$660.00
Overview
This course is designed to teach participants the basic skills and knowledge required to safely weld a wide range of metals using the three welding processes.
The course is specifically focused on students that have little or no welding experience who wish to gain some basic welding expertise.
As part of the course, participants will complete a dice project, allowing them to apply their welding skills in a hands-on project.
This course is taught by industry professionals with current trade experience, ensuring you are exposed to the most relevant welding methods being used by tradespeople in the industry.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation as this is a non-accredited course.
Learning outcomes
- Manual Metal Arc Welding (ARC)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
Student dice project
Students learn and apply their welding knowledge through the production of a die.
Classes
This course is offered during the night or on a Saturday.
The night class will run for two consecutive weeks on Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm–9.30pm.
The Saturday class will run for three consecutive weeks from 8.30am–4pm with a one-hour lunch break. Tea and coffee provided.
Locations
This course is delivered face-to-face at Swinburne's Wantirna campus, 369 Stud Road, Wantirna, Victoria, Australia 3152.
What to bring
Students will be required to wear the correct Personal Protective attire, including:
- steel-capped boots,
- cotton drill long-sleeved shirts (with sleeves and cuffs buttoned)
- cotton drill work pants or long-sleeved overalls (NO JEANS)
- clear safety glasses*
*Safety glasses and welding equipment will be provided.
If you do not adhere to the OHS of the workshop, you will be asked to leave for your own safety and the safety of others.
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Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course. -
Swinburne students at work during their introduction to welding short course. -
Swinburne students engaging with teachers during their basic introduction to welding short course class. -
Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course. -
Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course. -
Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course. -
Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course.
How to register
To register, please complete and email your completed registration form to trades@swinburne.edu.au by the registration deadline for your chosen intake.
The maximum class size is 12 participants, so we encourage you to act quickly to secure your place. If fewer than 8 students register, the class will be cancelled.
Note: Participants under the age of 18 are welcome but must enquire further via email before registering to enrol.
Upcoming classes
| Weekend Classes (runs over 3 days) - At Wantirna Campus | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Class | Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday Group 1 (SG1) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 31 January 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 |
Saturday | 7 February 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 14 February 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 2 (SG2) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 28 February 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 14 March 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 |
Saturday | 21 March 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 3 (SG3) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 11 April 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 18 April 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 25 April 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 4 (SG4) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 9 May 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 16 May 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 23 May 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 5 (SG5) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 13 June 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 20 June 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 27 June 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 6 (SG6) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 11 July 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 18 July 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 25 July 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 7 (SG7) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 8 August 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 15 August 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 22 August 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 8 (SG8) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 5 September 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 12 September 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 19 September 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 9 (SG9) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 3 October 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 10 October 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 17 October 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 10 (SG10) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 31 October 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 7 November 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 14 November 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Saturday Group 11 (SG11) |
Class 1 | Saturday | 28 November 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Class 2 | Saturday | 5 December 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |
| Class 3 | Saturday | 12 December 2026 | 8:30am – 4pm | |