How do I become a welder
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Welder generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people employed in this industry has fallen slightly in recent years. There are currently 69,600 people working as a Welder in Australia compared to 75,800 five years ago. Welders may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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To become a Welder, consider the Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology. You’ll learn about different types of welding including oxy, metal arc and tungsten arc, as well as soldering, metal fabrication and cutting techniques. You could also enrol in a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, a Certificate IV in Engineering or a Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding).
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Further reading
Most popular manufacturing courses
19th July 2022
Most popular engineering courses
12th June 2022All welder courses
- 22461VIC Course in Fusion Welding to ISO 9606 for Transition Workers
- MEM13015 Work Safely and Effectively in Manufacturing and Engineering
- MEM13019 Undertake Work Health and Safety Activities in the Workplace
- MEM18002 Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Apprenticeship)
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Welding)
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
- MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
- MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)
- MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
- MSMPER200 Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit
- RIIHAN305D Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane
- RIIWHS202E & MSMWHS217 Combined Confined Space Entry and Gas Testing
- TLIS3010 Test rail using ultrasonic equipment
- UEG40222 Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
Welder careers
A Welder uses heat to join metal parts together. You might create new parts or pieces of equipment or you may perform repairs on existing metal structures. Welders work from drawings or specifications and they are employed in a range of industries including building, engineering and mining. Depending on your role, you might work in a workshop or you may have to complete tasks on site when required.
Being a Welder means you need to be good with your hands and have strong hand-eye coordination. Attention to detail is important and you’ll need to be able to interpret plans and follow directions. Welders usually work as part of a larger team but you might have to work independently as well. You’ll need to be organised and be able to manage your time well.
