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This introductory welding course is designed for beginners who want to develop fundamental welding skills in a safe and structured environment. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice, participants will learn the essential techniques of MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). By the end of the course, students will have the confidence to operate welding equipment safely, troubleshoot common issues, and apply their skills to practical projects.
By the end of this intermediate carpentry course, you should have :
- The fundamentals of welding processes and their real-world applications
- Essential safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- How to set up and operate welding equipment
- Basic welding techniques, including MIG and TIG welding
- Troubleshooting and best practices for high-quality welds
What will be covered in this welding workshop?
- Definition and purpose of welding
- Introduction to welding processes: MIG (Metal Inert Gas), Stick Welding and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Applications of Welding in various industries (automotive, construction, manufacturing).
- Show examples of welded products (frameworks, repair work).
- Learn about essential PPE
- Demonstration: appropriate PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, jacket)
- Understand key welding safety guidelines, including fire prevention and ventilation
- Practical Exercise: Identifying safety hazards in a simulated workspace environment
Welding Equipment and Materials
- Hands-on demonstration: Setting up a MIG welding machine, including gas connections and settings
- Learn about essential tools such as chipping hammers, wire brushes, and welding clamps
- Identify different welding materials (steel, aluminum) and their properties.
- Practical Exercise: Participants identify materials suitable for welding.
- Hands-on demonstration in MIG welding techniques, including bead creation, speed, and angle control
- Group activity: Participants can create a simple project plan such as a small frame or joint
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Identify common welding defects such as porosity, undercut, and excessive spatter and their causes
- Learn best practices for maintaining equipment and improving weld quality.
- Engage in a practical discussion where participants can share personal experiences or challenges
Who is this carpentry course for?
Beginners who have little to no prior experience in welding but are eager to learn the fundamental techniques and safety practices.
The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre Workshop
Summer Hill: 7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131
Redfern: 107 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
- The entrance to the Bower workshop is at the rear of 107 Redfern Street and is opposite no. 23 Turner Street. You will see a hand-painted sign "The Bower Woodworks". If the door is locked, please press the doorbell on the left-hand side of the garage door. Please note, the doors for the venue at the rear will be open and not the front. If you have trouble locating the entrance or encounter any emergencies, please contact the workshop manager at 0422 840 471.
- Public transport is the best way to get to the workshop space. The space is located close to Redfern Train Station, a local transport hub.
- Most nearby parking is 2-hour-timed (including some paid parking on Redfern St) though it is untimed after 8 pm. Untimed parking is available on Pitt St between Phillip and Wellington St.
- Course handouts including a welding safety checklist, equipment setup guides, and basic welding techniques.
- Video links for further exploration of each welding process.
- Access to an online forum for participants to discuss experiences and post questions after the course.
The Bower has PPE sanitised and available to borrow. Students must sanitise before and after use.
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
