Introduction to Fabrication, Forming and Shaping Techniques
in Metal Fabrication & WeldingAbout this course
Introduction to Fabrication, Forming and Shaping Techniques is a beginner-level course designed to provide learners with hands-on skills and foundational knowledge to fabricate, form, and shape metal components using standard workshop tools and equipment. This course is ideal for students entering the fabrication or engineering trades who want to develop practical capabilities in working with sheet metal and structural materials.
What You Will Learn:
• Understand the basic principles of metal fabrication, forming, and shaping
• Identify job requirements using work instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Follow Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and use appropriate PPE
• Select and set up appropriate forming and shaping equipment
• Perform operations such as bending, rolling, pressing, and cutting
• Apply techniques to form metal to required dimensions and tolerances
• Check completed work against job specifications for quality and accuracy
• Clean and store tools and equipment after use following safe work practices