WSK201 Welding Skills
Mechanical
A course by
NMIT
An introductory, hands-on welding course covering electric arc, MIG, and TIG welding with aluminium and steel. Suitable for beginners seeking practical welding experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 10 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand and safely use welding equipment
Learn the safe and correct use of electric arc, MIG and TIG welding equipment with different metals.
Develop basic welding skills
Gain practical experience in performing basic welds with aluminium and steel.
Apply safety procedures for welding
Identify and use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow required safety protocols during welding activities.
What You're Signing Up For
This basic introductory course helps students learn and practice various welding techniques using electric arc, MIG, and TIG with aluminium and steel. The course is hands-on and practical, but no full projects, formal assessment, certificate, or unit standards are provided. Protective gear is mandatory. It is ideal for those seeking to gain foundational welding skills for personal or professional interest.
Course Content
- Introduction to electric arc welding
- Introduction to MIG welding
- Introduction to TIG welding
- Welding with aluminium
- Welding with steel
- Safety equipment and procedures for welding
- Practice of various welding techniques
What you need to know first
Must be over 16 years of age
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Manufacturing
Industrial Trades
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhance job readiness for entry-level roles in manufacturing, engineering workshops, or trades involving basic welding.