Become an advanced welding tradesperson or welding supervisor, and find work in traditional or cutting-edge industries. Develop your experience in welding and level up your career with skills that can take you around the world.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Interpret and create engineering measurements and computations
Perform welding to code
Apply quality procedures and systems
Interact with computing technology
Operate with environmentally sustainable work practices
Work within occupational health and safety standards
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Build a strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Develop the skills and knowledge to start your own business
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An intermediate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
The ability to work early morning and late evening hours and on weekends
Good organisational skills and are able to multi-task and respond well to rapid change
The ability to supply your own personal protective equipment
Access to a computer and reliable internet access
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.
This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: Welding supervisor, Pressure welder, Advanced welding tradesperson and Advanced mechanical maintenance tradesperson
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding) does not have any post-graduate courses.
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 165 Weighting points, including 33 core and 132 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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