Basic Oxy-Fuel Welding Operations
in Metal Fabrication & WeldingAbout this course
Basic Oxy-Fuel Welding Operations is a beginner-level course designed to provide learners with the essential skills and safety knowledge required to carry out routine welding tasks using oxy-fuel equipment. Whether you're new to metalwork or starting a fabrication career, this course builds confidence in handling gas welding tools and performing basic welds on mild steel and cast iron.
What You Will Learn:
• Understand the role and application of oxy-fuel welding in metal fabrication
• Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, and instructions
• Follow Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and use appropriate PPE
• Inspect and set up welding equipment including cylinders, hoses, regulators, and torches
• Adjust gas pressures for different fuel gases (acetylene, LPG)
• Select suitable filler rods and fluxes based on materials
• Perform simple butt and fillet welds in line with job requirements
• Clean and inspect welded joints using standard post-weld practices