Course details

Welding (Night classes) - starts 17 July 2025

Porn研究所 the course

Develop practical welding skills and build confidence in the workshop with our hands-on welding course.

This course is ideal for beginners with little or no prior experience in welding, as well as those who are looking to refresh or advance their skills in a supportive, workshop-based environment. Whether you鈥檙e considering a future career in trades, want to upskill for a current job, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in welding.

Throughout the course, you鈥檒l be introduced to the essential principles of welding, including common terminology, health and safety practices, and material preparation techniques. You鈥檒l gain hands-on experience using three major welding processes鈥擬IG (Metal Inert Gas), STICK (Shielded Metal Arc), and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas)鈥攁nd will learn to confidently produce both butt and fillet welds using each of these methods.

Our experienced tutors will guide you step-by-step in a real workshop setting, where approximately 80% of your learning will take place. This emphasis on practical training ensures you鈥檒l leave the course with the skills and confidence to tackle welding tasks in real-world situations.

By the end of the course, you鈥檒l have a strong understanding of welding fundamentals and a portfolio of welds to demonstrate your progress. Whether you鈥檙e pursuing further training, entering the workforce, or exploring a new interest, this course offers a great starting point.

*There will be a requirement to wear PPE for Health and Safety reasons.

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Porn研究所 the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo M膩ori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

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