MEM05016C - Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
Overview
This course covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out advanced manual metal arc welding (MMAW), inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining the weld records
Course Duration
This course can be undertaken as:
- 4-day course from 8:00am to 4:30pm each day $780 (GST exempt) p/p; or
- 12 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm $840 (GST exempt) p/p
The course applies to welds associated with a range of structural sections and/or plate and/or pipe for general fabrication. Weld quality would typically conform to Australian Standard 1554 Structural Purpose, Bureau Det Norse Verticas or equivalent. The course covers:
- Prepare materials for manual metal arc welding (MMAW)
- Select welding equipment and consumables
- Assemble and set up welding equipment
- Minimise and rectify distortion
- Weld to job specification using MMAW
- Ensure weld conformance
- Where required, maintain weld records
Course Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites for entry into this course are:
- MEM05007C - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- MEM05012C - Perform routine manual metal arc welding
- MEM05015D - Weld using manual metal arc welding process
- MEM05051A - Select welding processes
- MEM05052A - Apply safe welding practices
- MEM09002B - Interpret technical drawing
- MEM12023A - Perform engineering measurements
- MEM18001C - Use hand tools
- MEM18002B - Use power tools/hand held operations
Note: If you do not have the above pre-requisites you may still undertake this course however upon successful completion you will be issued with a Statement of Attendance, this is NOT nationally recognised. RPL assessments are available if you wish to be assessed against the pre-requisites and additional fees will apply.
Successful Completion
Students who hold the pre-requisites and successfully complete all the requirements of this course will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for:
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MEM05016C - Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
Students who do not hold the pre-requisites and successfully complete all the requirements of this course will be issued with a Statement of Attendance for:
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Advanced Manual Metal Arc Welding
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to be supplied by participant
- Safety boots
- Non-tinted safety glasses
- Welding helmet
- Gauntlet gloves
- Long pants and a long sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing)
- Safety glasses, basic welding helmet and gauntlet gloves can be purchased from reception (Please enquire at time of booking)
Course Locations
Ottoway Trade Training Centre
275 Grand Junction Road
OTTOWAY SA 5013
In addition to courses scheduled at the above location ATEC can also deliver training at your work site (subject to equipment requirements). Contact us for more information.
How to Apply
Applications and enquiries can be made:
- Below; or
- by email at bookings@atec.asn.au; or
- by calling ATEC on 1300 112 832.
Payment Methods
Courses must be paid for prior to commencement unless alternative arrangements have been made. Statements may be withheld until payment has been received. Note: Fees and Refund Policy applies.
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