Program Overview

TIG - GTAW Certification. Ticket 5, 7 - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796)

Course Overview

This non-accredited short course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to gain Weld Australia AS1796 Certification of Welders - Ticket 5, 7. The course focuses on the Gas tungsten-arc welding process (pipe) and requires students to complete a practical examination.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Statement of Participation.

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Darling Downs and South West
• North Queensland

Course Details

Class Format

• Teacher-led, Scheduled
• No virtual classes
• No assessment
• Teacher communication: Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Entry Requirements

• Selection criteria:
  • One year's welding experience, subsequent to or during an apprenticeship to an acceptable trade, including 80 hours' training in the welding of pipe using both the manual metal-arc welding process with hydrogen-controlled electrodes and gas tungsten arc welding process.
  • Two years' welding experience and documentary evidence of the successful completion of one or more welding programs, which includes at least 300 hours' training in the theory and practice of welding and, during or subsequent to this period, 80 hours' acceptable training in the welding of pipe using both the manual metal-arc welding process with hydrogen-controlled electrodes and gas tungsten arc welding process.
  • Three years' welding experience and, during or subsequent to this period, 80 hours' training in the welding of pipe using both the manual metal-arc welding process with hydrogen-controlled electrodes and gas tungsten arc welding process.

Resources Required

• 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

Important Information

• To obtain the Certification of Welders AS1796 with Weld Australia, you are required to complete theory and practical requirements as outlined by AS1796 Certification of Welders.
• Your teacher will assist you in the submission of evidence with Weld Australia. The cost of the course covers the examination by TAFE Queensland, however you will incur an additional fee with Weld Australia at the time of your application.
• TAFE Queensland provides training in the area of welding theory if you are seeking to complete the theory assessment through Weld Australia, see Welding Certification Theory. You can concurrently complete the practical and theory requirements however, you must apply for certification within two (2) years of having completing both theory and practical assessments.

How to Apply

• Direct application: If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.