Welding Ticket/Certificate - Ticket 3E, 4, 7, 8F or 8G

This course provides you with the training you need to meet AS1796 requirements, in order to undertake the Weld Australia exam for a selected ticket. A Welder's Certificate indicates that you have a sound knowledge of the theory of safe welding and have demonstrated the ability required to make welds using the appropriate process.

For this course, you can choose from the following welding tickets:

• Certificate 3E – MMAW (stick) Plate Ticket
• Certificate 4 – MMAW (stick) Pipe ticket
• Certificate 7 –GTAW (TIG) Ticket
• Certificate 8F – FCAW (Flux core) Ticket
• Certificate 8G – GMAW (MIG) Ticket

• preparation of material to meet code requirements
• consumable selection and correct usage
• welding to a procedure
• practical skills to deposit weldments to meet specifications
• visual inspection techniques.

You must have passed the theory component with Weld Australia (WTIA) before being able to undertake the ticket exam for this course. The theory component can be included in this course to be undertaken externally in a self-paced manner.

Once you have passed the Weld Australia exam, Weld Australia will issue you with your welding ticket.

You must be able to meet one of the following criteria:

• one year’s welding experience, subsequent to or during an apprenticeship to an acceptable trade
• two years’ welding experience and documentary evidence of the successful completion of one or more welding programs, which includes at least 300 hours of training in the theory and practice of welding
• three years’ welding experience.

• provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
• bring a pen and paper
• wear personal protective equipment and workwear that is appropriate for an engineering workshop.

This short course does not include accredited units and training.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.

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3. Attend and complete the short course - 100% attendance of the short course is required. Upon successful completion and within 30 days of the short course, you will be sent a Certificate of Attendance.

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