| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-02 | - |
| 2024-07-18 | - |
| 2024-10-10 | - |
Program Overview
Victoria University's Welding for Beginners short course provides hands-on training in basic welding techniques, including gas (Mig), manual metal arc (Stick), tungsten inert gas (Tig), and oxy cutting. Delivered through classroom theory and practical workshops, the 7-week course aims to equip participants with fundamental welding skills for personal projects or career advancement. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Overview:
- Learn basic welding techniques for personal projects or career advancement through Victoria University's Welding for Beginners short course.
- Cover fundamentals of welding processes including gas (Mig), manual metal arc (Stick), tungsten inert gas (Tig), and basic oxy cutting techniques.
- Course delivery includes classroom theory and practical components in a well-equipped workshop.
- Objectives:
- Gain basic welding expertise for personal projects or career opportunities.
- Receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion.
- Course Schedule:
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Day and time options:
- Thursday evenings, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Class options:
- May 2 – June 13, 2024
- July 18 – August 29, 2024
- October 10 – November 11, 2024
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
Students are required to provide their own basic personal protective equipment (PPE) including: Clear safety glasses Hearing protection Steel capped boots Long sleeve shirt Full long-leg pants or overalls (not track pants) In addition, it is preferred students obtain before the second week of the course: Welding shield - fixed lens or auto-darkening, safety glasses, oxy goggles, grinding goggles and gauntlet gloves.
