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There are 5 courses available within the Rockhampton area for people who want to become a welder.
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The MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering - Production delivers basic engineering skills including metal fabrication, metal cutting, brazing, welding (oxy, metal arc, tungston arc) and soldering. You’ll also learn how to safely use standard power tools and take engineering measurements. The course is perfect for anyone starting out in maintenance at a factory or engineering workshop. Enquire now for the next batch intake and details about the opportunities for subsidised training. Learn more.
Get started in manufacturing production and assembly work with the MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology. This nationally recognised qualification is hands-on and will teach you how to safely use and maintain a range of production equipment and machinery. The course also delivers generalist technical skills including welding, soldering, machining, mechanical and thermal cutting. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study units, and batch intake dates near you. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219) is for trade apprentices (fitters and turners, toolmakers, metal machinists) or anyone needing an entry point into mechanical engineering. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work in a manufacturing or engineering environment — performing complex measurements and working to quality standards. Enquire now for information about career outcomes and opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) 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. Enquire now for more information about enrolling an apprentice or trainee in the course and the opportunity for government subsidised training. Learn more.
Become a trade qualified engineer with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering. This nationally recognised training course begins with basic engineering trade skills: reading technical drawings, taking engineering measurements, performing computations, working safely in engineering, planning and completing work tasks, using hand tools and computing technologies. You’ll then begin ferrous (and non-ferrous) melting and casting operations, testing foundry related materials, advanced welding to code standards, and other technical skills. Enquire now for the full list of graduation competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
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To become a welder in Rockhampton, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a welder by completing a qualification with TAFE Queensland (established in 1998) or North Regional TAFE (established in 1996). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
You can study a welder course in Rockhampton through online or through distance learning, which are a popular method of training as you can learn from the comfort of your own home and complete the course at your own pace. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within metalworking and welding. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Metalworking
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Blacksmith
$1,250 weekly pay
Boilermaker
Fabricator
Metal Worker
$1,150 weekly pay
Sheet Metal Worker
$1,400 weekly pay
TIG Welder
$1,350 weekly pay
Welder
Welding Instructor
$1,450 weekly pay
Welding
Brake Press Operator