• You are seeking hands-on experience and a strong foundation to excel as an Engineering Tradesperson in Metal Fabrication and Welding, aiming for roles as a Boilermaker, Welder, or Fabricator.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have good technical and mechanical aptitude
• Enjoy manual work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Have good communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Show ability to follow instructions and work health and safety procedures.
• Possess well-developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Have good hand-eye coordination, accurate and careful with work.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake a wide range of fabrication work including metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Safe manual handling
  • Safe use of hand and power tools
  • Interpret technical drawings
  • Carry out mechanical cutting
  • Perform engineering measurements
  • Perform computations and interact with computing technology
  • Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  • Perform routine gas tungsten and gas metal arc welding
  • Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping
  • Select and apply safe welding practices
  • Weld using manual and gas metal arc welding process
  • Weld using gas tungsten and flux core arc welding process
  • Plan work and communicate in the workplace
  • Workplace safety and environmentally sustainable work practices
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.