Welder (First Class) Courses
A Welder (First Class) fabricates and repairs metal structures using advanced welding techniques to meet precise standards.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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MEM31922
Duration
4 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM31922) is the qualification for trade apprentices working under qualified boilermakers or welders. Completed over 12 months, this nationally recognised training course teaches professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. Students gain proficiency using hand tools, industrial machinery, taking measurements and performing calculations. Graduate ready to become a licensed tradesperson.
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Duration
4 weeks - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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A Welder (First Class) fabricates and repairs metal structures using advanced welding techniques. You might work in construction, manufacturing or heavy industry, reading technical drawings and operating specialised equipment to join metals to exact standards while following safety and quality guidelines.
Welders (First Class) are essential to building and maintaining infrastructure. You’ll need skill, precision, stamina and problem-solving abilities, working with various metals and collaborating with engineers and other trades to meet project standards.
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