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)

Why Swinburne?

Qualified and experienced specialist trainers

High quality state of the art facilities

 

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.

  • Swinburne student operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear. Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear.
    Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course.
  • Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear.
    Swinburne students at work during their introduction to welding short course.
  • Swinburne students engaging with teachers and specialised welding tools during their basic introduction to welding short course class.
    Swinburne students engaging with teachers during their basic introduction to welding short course class.
  • Swinburne student operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear. Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves.
    Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course.
  • Swinburne student operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear. Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and head gear..
    Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course.
  • Swinburne student operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear. Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves, helmet and gear.
    Swinburne student at work during their basic introduction to welding short course.
  • Swinburne student operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective gloves and gear. Swinburne students operating welding soldering equipment whilst wearing protective helmet and gloves.
    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.

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Upcoming classes

Code Class Day Date Time
Saturday Group 1
(SG1)
Class 1 Saturday 1 Feburary 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2
Saturday 8 Feburary 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 15 February 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 2
(SG2)
Class 1 Saturday 1 March 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 8 March 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3
Saturday 15 March 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 3
(SG3)
Class 1 Saturday 29 March 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 5 April 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 12 April 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 4
(SG4)
Class 1 Saturday 3 May 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 10 May 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 17 May 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 5
(SG5)
Class 1 Saturday 31 May 2024 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 7 June 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 14 June 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 6
(SG6)
Class 1 Saturday 28  June 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 5 July 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 12 July 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 7
(SG7)
Class 1 Saturday 26 July 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 2 August 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 9 August 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 8
(SG8)
Class 1 Saturday 23 August 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 30 August 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 6 September 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 9
(SG9)
Class 1 Saturday 20 September 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 27 September 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 4 October 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 10
(SG10)
Class 1 Saturday 11 October 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 18 October 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 25 October 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Saturday Group 11
(SG11)
Class 1 Saturday 15 November 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 2 Saturday 22 November 2025 8:30am – 4pm
Class 3 Saturday 29 November 2025 8:30am – 4pm