Short Course

Introduction to TIG Welding

During this training course, you will learn how to work safely, how to understand the principles of a TIG welder and how to weld different positions. You will also discover how to weld different materials.

When

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Where

95 Forth Street
North Dunedin, Otago 9016,
New Zealand

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About the course

Learn how to work safely, understand the principles of a TIG welder and how to weld different positions. You will also discover how to weld different materials.

About TIG welding:

This highly-skilled welding process can weld stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel to high standards
Best suited to fine work (e.g. handrails where precision and attention to detail are important)
Highly-paid job if you become competent.

Please note: Due to health and safety requirements in this course, students must have a reasonable level of English language skills. This course is run subject to sufficient numbers.

Course dates

2025 dates to be confirmed.

Course fees

$650

This course is not eligible for Fees Free or Studylink funding.

Directions

Classes are held in A block, Forth Street.

Find the Dunedin campus map and information here.

Materials

All materials for the course are provided. All you need to bring is overalls, safety glasses and steel cap boots.

For more information

Please email EngTrades@op.ac.nz or phone 0800 762 786 for more information.

Cancellation of a programme

Any programme of study, course or course occurrence may be cancelled or postponed where there are insufficient numbers. As far as is practically possible, we avoid cancelling or making other significant changes less than two weeks before the programme starts (or five working days for short courses). If this happens, we will do our best to suggest alternative study options for you. If you don’t want to do the alternative programme, we will give you a full refund. For international students, if a programme change affects your visa status, we will let you know and support you to find an alternative option. We also advise Immigration New Zealand of any programme change that will affect international students.