Job-Ready Training
Job Ready Basic Stick Welding
Build skills. Gain confidence. Start your welding career.
Looking to enter the welding industry or strengthen your foundational skills?
Our Job-Ready Basic STICK Welding course introduces you to one of the most common and reliable welding processes used across construction, heavy industry, maintenance and repair work.
Designed for beginners and those wanting structured hands-on training, this course combines 100% online theory with a practical workshop assessment, ensuring you develop real, job-ready skills.
What is Stick welding?
Stick welding (MMAW) remains one of the most versatile and trusted welding processes in industry.
It is widely used across multiple materials and critical applications. Gas pipelines in Australia are still predominantly stick-welded, and even the **Collins Class Submarines** were welded using Stick — not MIG.
Stick is ideal for construction and on-site work thanks to lightweight modern inverter machines. AWS CE continues to qualify Stick welders for major mining projects nationwide.
When applied correctly with the right electrodes, Stick welding delivers a tough, ductile weld deposit that can outperform basic MIG in heavy-duty maintenance applications.
Why Learn Stick Welding?
STICK welding (Manual Metal Arc Welding – MMAW) is widely used because it is:
✔ Reliable and versatile
✔ Ideal for construction and site work
✔ Effective in outdoor and windy conditions
✔ Suitable for structural steel and repair applications
✔ A foundational skill valued by employers
STICK welding remains one of the most in-demand processes in heavy industry, infrastructure, maintenance and fabrication environments.
Course Overview
Throughout the training, you’ll build coordination, confidence and practical understanding of the Stick welding process.
Delivered by qualified instructors, this program gives you a strong base to move into further welding training or nationally recognised qualifications.
This hands-on course will teach you how to:
- Select the correct electrodes for the job
- Set up and safely operate a welding machine
- Strike and control the arc
- Maintain a consistent weld pool
- Prepare joints correctly
- Weld mild steel in different positions
- Remove slag and inspect your welds
- Apply safe work practices and equipment care
- Perform basic troubleshooting
Delivered by qualified instructors, this program focuses on real skills — not just theory.
Delivery Format
We offer flexible delivery to suit individuals and employers.
Theory – 100% Online
- Study at your own pace
- Complete assessments online
- Access learning materials anytime
- Ideal for those working or transitioning into the trade
Practical – 4 Hour Session
- Completed in our fully equipped workshop or
- Conducted at your workplace (by arrangement)
Our flexible assessment process ensures you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical welding competency.
Delivery Format
We offer flexible delivery to suit individuals and employers.
Theory – 100% Online
- Study at your own pace
- Complete assessments online
- Access learning materials anytime
- Ideal for those working or transitioning into the trade
Practical – 4 Hour Session
- Completed in our fully equipped workshop or
- Conducted at your workplace (by arrangement)
Our flexible assessment process ensures you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical welding competency.
Who Is This Course For?
School leavers exploring a trade career
Labourers wanting to upskill
Apprentices building foundational skills
Trade assistants seeking formalised training
Employers wanting structured entry-level welding training
No previous welding experience required.
Career Pathways
Completing Job-Ready Basic STICK Welding can support progression into:
Entry Level Labouring roles
Trade assistant positions
Workshop support roles
It also provides a pathway toward:
Certificate I in Engineering
Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
This course provides a practical stepping stone into a long-term welding and fabrication career.
What You’ll Gain
✔ Practical STICK welding experience
✔ Safe work practices
✔ Improved arc control and technique
✔ Confidence using welding equipment
✔ Industry-relevant foundational skills
✔ Pathway to further training and certification
Enrolment Process
Pricing & Inclusions
Course Fee: $890 inc GST
Group bookings: Ask about team pricing
Includes:
- Full online access
- Trainer support
- Live practical
- Digital certificate and verification record
Why Choose AWSCE?
- Training delivered by the AWS Centre of Excellence – a trusted name in welding education.
- Online theory – train in your own time. No Travel
- Flexible delivery for individuals and employer groups.
- Pathway to further qualifications and apprenticeships.
Questions?
This course will influence your career, so it’s important you’ve got the right advice.
Speak to one of our Education Coordinators with any questions you have.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the courses being offered; how to enrol etc. contact us on the details below:
eMail: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8374 3415
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100% online learning.
- Self-paced study
- Start studying anytime
- Study when it suits you
- Learn from home or work
- No wasted travel time
- No accommodation costs
- No attendance costs
- Work while you study