Intermediate Welding - Arc, Mig and Flux-cored
Course details
About the course
Whether you’re currently working in a related trade, you’re a home handy person, or you simply wish to upskill or reskill, this course will develop and extend your capability in Manual Metal Arc (Arc), Gas Metal Arc (Mig) and Flux-cored arc welding to a level where you can undertake certification to AS/NZS2980:2018 if desired (note: this is not the certification itself).
Each of the seven evening sessions focuses on a different welding process and/or welding in different positions (downhand, vertical up and overhead) and includes safety requirements, setting up the equipment, practical welding exercises and weld testing.
To undertaken this course, you must already have completed WELD201 Introduction to Welding and Thermal Cutting or have some prior welding experience.
Estimated hours - 21
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate fillet welds and perform break-over tests
- Demonstrate butt welding of bevelled plates
- Demonstrate destructive testing including bend tests, nick breaks and acid etch testing
- Complete simulated AS/NZS2980:2018 test plates in the flat (down hand),vertical up, and/or overhead positions if desired
About the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.
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