TAFE NSW SKILLING AUSTRALIA’S FABRICATION AND WELDING WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE

TAFE NSW SKILLING AUSTRALIA’S FABRICATION AND WELDING WORKFORCE FOR THE FUTURE

TAFE NSW is working closely with the fabrication and welding industry to build a pipeline of skilled workers with the skills required to keep up with technological advances and future demand for welders in industries including renewable energy infrastructure and defence supply chain.

As technology advances, it is essential to equip the welding workforce of the future with the necessary skills. TAFE NSW has emerged as a leader in shaping the next generation of welders through partnering with industry to deliver high-quality skills when and where employers need them to keep pace with a rapidly changing industry.

The demand for skilled welders is steadily increasing, with an additional 70,000 welders needed by 2030 to meet industry demand^. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the welding industry, as it strives to meet the rising demand for highquality welders. To bridge this gap, TAFE NSW has stepped up its efforts and made significant investments to skill the workforce of the future.

TAFE NSW has invested in state-ofthe-art Soldamatic augmented realitybased training equipment, enabling students to gain hands-on experience with the latest welding techniques and procedures. This investment ensures that graduates are job-ready and gain the in-demand skills required by industry.

TAFE NSW offers training online, onsite, and on campus across NSW, delivered by an extensive network of qualified specialist trainers and subject matter experts.

The Federal and NSW Governments are investing in additional fee-free* training places in a range of courses to help upskill and attract more qualified professionals into the industry.

Fee-free* Fabrication and Welding Courses:

• Certificate II Engineering –MEM20105

• Certificate III Engineering –Sheetmetal working MEM30319-06 (Apprenticeship)

• Certificate III Engineering –Boilermaking MEM30319-02 (Apprenticeship)

• Certificate III Engineering –Boilermaking/welding MEM30319-04 (Apprenticeship)

• Certificate III Engineering –Blacksmithing MEM30319-05 (Apprenticeship)

In addition to full qualifications, TAFE NSW offers a range of Short Courses for specialised training or as a pathway to an accredited qualification, including:

• TAFE Statement Advanced Welding to AS1554 - 800-000646

• TAFE Statement Pressure Welding to AS1796 (Theory) - 800-000960

• TAFE Statement Pressure Welding to AS1796 - 800-000690

• TAFE Statement Basic Hand Forging Skills - 800-000691

As the fabrication and welding industry evolves, TAFE NSW remains an invaluable partner, supplying highly skilled welders and contributing to the growth and success of Australia’s welding workforce.

^ Source: Weld Australia 2023 members survey * Training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments.

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This editorial was supplied by TAFE NSW as part of a sponsorship package.