At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course. If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course. <ol> <li>Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in</li> <li>Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information</li> <li>Select a course location to progress your enrolment</li> <li>Follow the prompts to complete</li> <li>You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status </li> </ol> If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

TAFE NSW is Australia's leading vocational education and training provider. No matter if you’re a school leaver, changing careers, or wanting to upskill there are many reasons why you should study with TAFE NSW: <ol> <li>High quality industry-relevant training: TAFE NSW offers over 1,200 courses designed in consultation with employers and industry specialists</li> <li>Practical learning: TAFE NSW offers the highest level of practical training and learning experiences in real world situations, so you’ll be job ready</li> <li>Flexibility: TAFE NSW study options are designed to fit around work, family and other life commitments</li> <li>Career opportunities: Gain experience and industry connections through work placement opportunities</li> <li>Support Services: TAFE NSW offers a range of support services including disability, counselling, multicultural, English language, career development and more</li> <li>Pathways to Degrees: Many TAFE NSW courses have pathways to higher education, check individual course pathways for more</li> <li>Affordability: TAFE NSW courses are often more affordable than other RTOs. Use the Fee Calculator on the course page to discover if you’re eligible for a subsidy or scholarship</li> </ol>

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Fabrication and Welding courses

Q: How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

To study at TAFE NSW, you may need to meet certain requirements. <ol> <li>Age: The minimum age for enrolment at TAFE NSW is 15 years. Some courses may require students to be a certain age due to industry regulations or legal requirements</li> <li>Residency status: If you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, a temporary visa holder or on a visa that allows you to study, you can apply to study at TAFE NSW.</li> <li>Entry requirements: Entry requirements for TAFE NSW courses vary depending on the course you choose. Please check individual course entry requirements</li> <li>English language requirements: You may be asked to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test so we can provide you with the appropriate level of support for your success.</li> </ol> International students are required to complete an internationally recognised language proficiency test. If you have any further questions, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Q: I am an international student. Can I enrol?

Yes, you can. However, not all TAFE NSW courses are open to international students. We have over 150 courses available for international students across a wide range of subject areas and qualification levels. Check the full range of options here: <a href="https://www.tafensw.edu.au/international" target="_blank">International | TAFE International - TAFE NSW</a>.

Q: Why should I study fabrication and welding?

Studying a TAFE NSW fabrication and welding course opens doors to a world of creativity and practical expertise. Gain the skills to shape metal, interpret technical designs and craft structures. Build your foundation for a dynamic career in engineering.

Roll up your sleeves and start creating, shaping and joining metal components with a TAFE NSW fabrication and welding course. Gain the skills to in...

TAFE Statement Basic Welding
800-000030
Discover the fundamentals of welding in this course designed for students at any skill level. Kickstart your career in fabrication and welding, bring your existing skills up to date or develop basic skills for your own private use.
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No entry requirements for this course
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fabricator

welder

boilermaker

sheet metal worker.
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TAFE Statement Advanced Welding to AS1554
800-000646
Bring your existing skills up to industry standard to work in the metal fabrication or allied engineering industry. Learn to weld at an AS1554.1 structural level, and specialise in either manual metal arc, gas metal arc or gas tungsten arc welding.
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No entry requirements for this course
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fabricator

welder

boilermakers

sheet metal worker.
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TAFE Statement Assessment for AS1796 Welding Certificates 1 - 9
800-000298
This course is the associated assessment of the TAFE Statement in Pressure Welding to AS1796. Validate your skills and knowledge under the AS1796 Australian Standard for Welding and Joining of Metals and boost your employability as an existing welder or fabricator.
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Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in Pressure Welding to AS1796 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate
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Broadening your skillset as an exisiting fabricator welder, boilermaker or sheet metal worker in the metal fabrication or allied engineering industry.
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TAFE Statement Apply Welding Principles
800-001141
Complement your welding skills with this theory-focused course. Learn the principles related to the practical applications of welding. Understand welding terms, codes, symbols and the setup requirements for various materials and processes.
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One year of welding experience during or after an apprenticeship, including 40 hours training in the use of manual metal-arc welding of plate, as evidenced by your resume or a letter from your employer, OR

Two years of welding experience and the successful completion of one or more welding courses (at least 300 hours training in the theory and practice of welding). Experience must include the welding of plate, using the manual metal-arc welding process, evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, OR

Three years of welding experience and 40 hours training in the welding of plate using the manual metal-arc welding process, as evidenced by your resume or a letter from your employer
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AS1796 pressure welder

welding inspector

welding supervisor.
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Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)
MEM31922-05
Be armed with a wide range of specialist forging, tempering and heat treatment processes and utilise your creative practical streak. Join the history-rich blacksmithing market or your chosen industry with confidence and employability.
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TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding) as an apprenticeship only.

Apprenticeship

To be eligible for this course, you must:

Be employed as an apprentice in industry

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

farrier

welder

metal forger

metal designer.
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Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)
MEM31922-04
Gain specialised skills in large and heavy structural welding in an exciting and continuously developing field. Be qualified where skill shortages exist, embark on your fabrication career or use credits towards a higher qualification.
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TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding) as an apprenticeship only.

Apprenticeship

To be eligible for this course, you must:

Be employed as an apprentice in industry

Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Career pathways
show requirements

boilermaker

fabrication trade

welder.
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Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)
MEM31922-02
Become a trade-qualified boilermaker and collaborate with a team of like-minded peers who love the challenge of working with metal as much as you do. Learn a wide range of practical skills that include welding and thermal cutting, technical drawing and geometric development to solidify your foundational knowledge.
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To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
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boilermaker

sheetmetal worker

welder.
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Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
MEM31922-06
Become a trade-qualified sheet metal worker and collaborate with like-minded peers who love the challenge of working with metal as much as you do. Develop practical skills in fabrication as you create items like toolboxes, filing cabinets, extraction systems and commercial kitchen benches.
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To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Career pathways
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sheetmetal worker

boilermaker

welder.
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Fabrication and welding course information

When you choose to study a fabrication and welding course, there is a wide range of flexible options available.

Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, a...

Who is a fabrication and welding course good for?

You’ll be well suited to fabrication and welding if you enjoy working with your hands and creating objects using tools and skilled techniques. A fabrication and welding course offers the opportunity to dive ...

Fabrication and welding career paths

Investing your time and energy into a fabrication and welding course provides you with several great career options to choose from:

Sheetmetal trades workers shape, cut, assembl...

How do I enrol?

At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
Select a course location to progress your enrolment
Follow the prompts to complete
You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Fabrication and Welding courses

TAFE Statement Basic Welding

Entry requirements

Career pathways

TAFE Statement Advanced Welding to AS1554

Entry requirements

Career pathways

TAFE Statement Assessment for AS1796 Welding Certificates 1 - 9

Entry requirements

Career pathways

TAFE Statement Apply Welding Principles

Entry requirements

Career pathways

Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)

Entry requirements

Apprenticeship

Career pathways

Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)

Entry requirements

Apprenticeship

Career pathways

Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)

Entry requirements

Career pathways

Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

Entry requirements

Career pathways

Fabrication and welding course information

Who is a fabrication and welding course good for?

Fabrication and welding career paths

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I enrol?

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

I am an international student. Can I enrol?

Why should I study fabrication and welding?

Why choose TAFE NSW