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Certificate in Manual Metal Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding (Level 3)
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The Certificate in Manual Metal Arc and Gas Metal Arc Welding (Level 3) is an intermediate programme for anyone wishing to become a welder in the engineering trades. The programme provides pathways to a recognised welding qualification and employment as a welder.
| Programme Code | MN4441 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time (three days per week) |
| Qualification | MIT Certificate |
| Duration | 18 weeks |
| Applications | Close when programme is full |
| Start Dates | February and July |
| Level | 3 |
| Credits | 60 |
Offered by
Faculty of Engineering and Trades - School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Trades
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme
- Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.
All applicants will be counselled to ensure they are enrolling on to the correct programme at interview that best meets their needs.
First preference will be given to students who have completed the MIT Certificate of Achievement in Introductory Technology Skills or an MIT Certificate of Achievement in Automotive and Engineering Skills. Course advice is offered at this time.
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Cost
$2,600 (approx)
International Student Fees
$8,725 per semester
Programme Summary
Students complete the following courses:
- Calculate Lengths, Areas and Mass of Engineering Materials
- Cut Metals Using Manual Thermal Processes
- Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Metal Cutting and Gouging Processes
- Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Safety Welding Processes
- Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Welding Aluminium and Stainless Steel
- Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Welding Low Carbon Steel
- First Aid
- Provide Resuscitation
- Shift Loads in Engineering
- Use and Maintain Portable Hand Held Power Tools for Welding
- Weld Steel Structures with Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Weld Steel Structures with Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Weld Steel to a General Purpose Standard with Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Weld Steel to a General Purpose Standard with Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Weld Structural Steel with Gas Metal Arc Welding (Flat-horizontal and vertical)
- Weld Structural Steel with Manual Metal Arc Welding (Flat-horizontal and vertical).
Courses
| 111.314 | Mechanical Engineering Youth Guarantee Holding Course |
| 254.213 | Use, and Maintain Portable Hand Held Power Tools for Welding |
| 254.215 | Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Safe Welding Procedures |
| 254.216 | Shift Loads in Engineering |
| 254.219 | Calculate Length Areas and Mass of Engineering Materials |
| 254.343 | Cut Metals Using Manual Thermal Processes |
| 254.344 | Weld Steel to a General Purpose Standard with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process |
| 254.345 | Weld Steel Structures with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process in Downhand Positions |
| 254.346 | Weld Steel to a General Purpose Standard with the Manual Metal Arc Welding Process |
| 254.347 | Weld Steel Stuctures with the Manual Metal Arc Welding Process in Downhand Positions |
| 254.348 | Weld Structural Steel Work with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes in Flat Horizontal and Vertical Positions |
| 254.349 | Weld Structural Steel Work with the Manual Metal Arc Welding Processes in Flat Horizontal and Vertical Positions |
| 254.350 | Weld Stainless Steel Sheet with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process |
| 254.351 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of welding low carbon steel |
| 254.352 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of welding aluminium and stainless steel |
| 254.353 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of metal cutting and gouging processes |
| 254.421 | Weld Stainless Steel Tube with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process |
| 723.104 | Provide Resuscitation |
| 723.210 | Provide First Aid |
Further Training or Study
MIT Certificate in Fabrication Trades and Technology (Level 3)
MIT Diploma in Applied Engineering (Light or Heavy Fabrication) (Level 5)
National Certificate in Engineering – Fabrication (Level 4)
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5).
Career Opportunities
Employment in any industry that manufactures metal products or repairs and maintains plant and equipment, shutdown work, site works or fabricated products.
