Version Effective: 16th of August, 2023
Version Effective: 16th of August, 2023

ACC129802 - Welding the Gap for mechanical fitting and machining

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Course Summary

Welding the Gap is structured for the advancement of the fitting and machining trade to gain the basic skills of welding and thermal cutting. MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding process - this unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the welding is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and carry out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW). MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding process - this unit applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the welding is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare materials and carry out routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW). MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting - this unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials.


Entry Requirements

All students who request to be enrolled into the three selected units, MEM05007, MEM05012 and MEM05050, must have completed the required pre-requisites to be allowed entry into the the course. The pre-requisites would have been completed through the duration of their apprenticeship. For eg: Block A/ B of MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical/ Machining/ Fitting and Turning. Approval by HOC.


Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
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Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Engineering

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Welding the Gap will allow the skills learnt and developed to be carried in to the broader industry, enhancing employment and career opportunities for students.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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