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This hands-on workshop introduces the foundational skills of soldering and brazing with a focus on electronics repair and small-scale metal joining. Participants will learn how to solder circuit boards, repair broken wires, and explore brazing for structural and creative applications. No prior experience is required.
By the end of this workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Understand the key differences between soldering and brazing
- Safely operate soldering irons and brazing torches
- Apply basic soldering techniques to wires and circuit boards
- Identify and resolve common soldering issues in electronics
- Perform introductory brazing for small-scale repairs or fabrication
- Complete a small soldered or brazed project to take home
During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:
Module 1: Welcome, Safety & Soldering Fundamentals
- Safety briefing: ventilation, PPE, and fire precautions
- Overview of soldering vs brazing: temperature, materials, uses
- Introduction to tools: soldering iron, flux, solder types, torches
- Preparing surfaces and components (cleaning, tinning, flux)
- Hands-on: soldering wires and joining small components
- Learn to solder a basic circuit board: resistors, LEDs, connectors
- Common mistakes in PCB soldering and how to fix them
- What is brazing and when is it used?
- Torch types, flame control, filler rod selection
- Practice brazing: joining small copper or brass pieces
- Applications in light repair, brackets, or creative metalwork
- Desoldering techniques and fixing poor joints
- Cleaning and inspecting work (continuity testing, visual inspection)
- Complete a simple electronics-based take-home item (e.g. blinking LED badge or USB lamp frame)
Who is this soldering and brazing workshop for?
This course is ideal for beginners, hobbyists, and electronics repair enthusiasts who want to develop hands-on skills in soldering and brazing. Whether you're looking to fix small appliances, build DIY electronic kits, or explore creative repair projects, this workshop is perfect for anyone keen to learn practical techniques in a supportive environment.
This course is offered at Redfern and Summer Hill Campuses.
The venue details will be provided upon enrolment; please ensure you select your preferred location when enrolling.
All essential materials and tools are provided for this course, including copper and brass stock, solder, flux, circuit boards, and wire. You'll also have access to soldering irons, hand tools, torches, and safety gear to ensure a safe and practical learning experience.
Please note the following:
- Please don't wear your best clothing
- If you have long hair, please tie it back
- Wear closed-in shoes, no heels, please
- Please do not wear jewellery
- Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
