Beginners-Improvers Welding
Mechanical
A course by
SIT
An introductory short course for those with basic to no welding experience, covering MMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding methods. Practical skill development; no qualification is awarded.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 6 weeks
This course requires 3 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop basic welding competency
Gain practical experience in MMAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes through supervised workshops.
Improve existing welding skills
Opportunity for participants with some previous experience to refine and enhance their manual welding techniques.
Workshop safety practices
Understand and adhere to workshop safety procedures, including correct use of personal protective equipment.
What You're Signing Up For
This course is designed for people with very basic or no welding skills, or those seeking to improve their welding abilities. It provides hands-on experience with MMAW (Manual Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) techniques. The course does not cover aluminium welding and runs in conjunction with the NZS2980 course. Equipment such as overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses are required. The course is run on-campus in Invercargill.
Course Content
- Introduction to MMAW (Manual Metal Arc Welding)
- Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
- Introduction to GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
- Hands-on welding practice (excluding aluminium welding)
- Workshop safety and personal protective equipment
What you need to know first
Bring passport or birth certificate if not previously enrolled at SIT
Bring overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Welding
Manufacturing
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level welding roles
Skilled trades positions
Enhanced employability in manufacturing or construction sectors