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| Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Welding) |
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MEM50105 |
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Course Location and Contact Information
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The Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Welding) aims to provide high level training for the metal fabrication industry at the engineering technician level. This course provides the opportunity to undertake structured training and assist progress within the metal industry award, that is, welding supervision and inspection qualifications.
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Graduates of this course may gain employment as technicians or engineers' assistants in the fields of heavy and light fabrication and welding. Specialisation in welding supervision and welding inspection is offered.
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Part-time: Three years (600 hours) 4 hours per week
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February or as required.
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The majority of students entering the Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Welding) are expected to have one or a combination of the following:
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Apply directly to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.
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| Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.
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The Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Welding) is recognised in federal metal industry awards and relates directly to the C5 classification of Engineering Technician – Level V. |
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Students are required to undertake training incorporating units of competence. The following list of units is an example only. A full list of units available can be obtained on request.
Within the course are WTIA approved welding certificates that address all of the specialised welding procedures found in the fabrication field. The welding supervisors and welding inspectors course is also delivered.
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Each unit is competency based and assessed internally. However units that provide a WTIA qualification are assessed by the WTIA organisation, which has strong links with NMIT.
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Personal safety workwear required.
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As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade (Welding).
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by: Suzy Sainovski, Communications Officer - Publications. Authorised by: Wayne Theisinger, Head of Department, Mechanical Manufacturing. Last modified: 29 March 2006 www.nmit.vic.edu.au  NMIT Disclaimer Privacy Contact NMIT Search |
