Basic Stick Welding

Course Overview

Arc welding is a welding process that is used to join metal to metal by using electricity to create enough heat to melt metal, and the melted metals when cool result in a binding of the metals.

It is a type of welding that uses a welding power supply to create an electric arc between a metal stick “electrode” and the base material to melt the metals at the point-of-contact. Arc welders can use either direct (DC) or alternating (AC).

The welding area is usually protected by some type of shielding gas, vapour and slag covering of the weld metal.

You will learn:

• the underpinning theory knowledge of stick welding
• how to set up equipment correctly and safely
• how to weld in the down hand position
• how to make adjustments to the welding process to meet job requirements
• how to trouble shoot

Course Outcome

Statement of Participation

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane

Campus

• Eagle Farm

Course Details

• Start Date: 22 Oct 2025
• Duration: 1 month
• Workload: Part time 1 night per week (Wednesday)
• Full Fee: $370

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required may include:

• Protective clothing - long cotton drill trousers, and long-sleeved cotton drill shirt
• Eye protection – safety glasses must comply with AS1338
• Hearing protection - must comply with AS1270 (may be supplied)
• Protective footwear - safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles must comply with AS2210
• Hair protection - peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair
• Welding helmet - it is preferred that you provide your own for hygiene reasons and it must comply with AS1338-1
• Long welding gloves
• If you are required to undertake activities that produce welding fumes you will be required to use P2 moulded half-face respirators, or alternative RPE of equal or higher protection

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Related Courses

• Basic MIG Welding
• Basic TIG Welding
• Introduction to Welding

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