Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)

• 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

• Build a strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

• Develop the skills and knowledge to start your own business

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

• Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

• Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

• Employment as a tradesperson with access to structured on and off-the-job training or an apprenticeship under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement. It is assumed that you will have one of these in order to do this course.

• A trade qualification in engineering or mechanical engineering or equivalent industry experience

• 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.