Stick - MMAW Certification (Pipe). Ticket 2, 4, 5 - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796)

Program Overview

Stick - MMAW Certification (Pipe). Ticket 2, 4, 5 - 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 2, 4, 5. The course focuses on Manual metal-arc welding (MMAW) of welds in carbon steel pipe (single vee weld from one side only), Manual metal-arc welding (MMAW) of welds using hydrogen-controlled electrodes in alloy steel pipe (single vee welded from one side only), and Gas tungsten-arc welding (GTAW) root run and manual metal-arc welding (MMAW) of welds using hydrogen-controlled electrodes in alloy steel pipe (single vee welded from one side only).

Course Outcome

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

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

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

Campus Information

Ipswich

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 09 Jun 2025
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Workload: Part time, 4 days per week (Monday 10am - 4:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8am - 4:30pm)
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $740

Acacia Ridge

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 26 Nov 2025
• Duration: up to 3 weeks
• Workload: Part time, 1 night per week (Wednesday 5pm - 8:30pm) and 1 full test day to be advised by teacher
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $740

Toowoomba

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: 08 Sep 2025
• Duration: 2 weeks
• Workload: Part time, 4 days per week
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $740

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: Anytime
• Duration: up to 4 months
• Workload: Dates scheduled on application, 1 night per week
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $740

Cairns

• Study Mode: On Campus
• Start Date: Anytime
• Duration: up to 4 months
• Workload: Dates scheduled on application, 1 night per week
• What You'll Pay: Full fee: $740

Entry Requirements

• Selection criteria:
  • One year's welding experience, subsequent to or during an apprenticeship to an acceptable trade, including 40 hours' training in the welding of pipe using the manual metal-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, 40 hours' training in the welding of pipe using the manual metal-arc welding process.
  • Three years' welding experience and, during or subsequent to this period, 40 hours' training in the welding of pipe using the manual metal-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)
• 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

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.
• You shall submit to the examining body authenticated documentary evidence of having pre-examination requirements specified for the necessary certificate.

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

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