Key details
Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 5 days. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
Intake
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Entry requirements
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Overview
This workshop is designed for people who have not welded before and covers the following topics:
- Personal and work-related safety
- Basic understanding of the manual metal welding process
- Setting up the welding machine
- Preparation of the steel to be welded
- Learning to weld at various angles and positions
- Identifying various weld faults and their cause
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this qualification include:
>Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
>Assistant labourer/construction industry
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations, AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture.
Fees
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $240.00, and for students who are not eligible is $1,200.00.
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Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond

Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
To achieve the vocational training program VTP460 Welding a total of three (3) units of competency must be completed as listed below.
Course structure
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 160.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
AHCINF204 | Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures | 60 |
RIISAM203E | Use hand and power tools | 80 |
TLID0020 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 |
Total nominal hours for the training program | 160 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.
An LLN assessment will be conducted prior to, or soon after, enrolment to determine whether students have any LLN support requirements which must be addressed. There are no additional entry requirements.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award training program and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
Location and study mode
Delivery is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Katherine
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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