When it comes to building and maintaining trailers, one of the most crucial elements of the process is the welding work.
Trailer construction involves several structural components that require high-strength, durable welds to ensure safety and reliability. This is why having skilled welders is a necessity. From the frame to the axles, hitches, and even the suspension, each part requires precision and expertise to guarantee it performs under heavy loads and changing weather conditions.
Much of the manufacturing, repair, and maintenance on trailers is completed by qualified bus, truck and trailer professionals, many who have completed the nationally recognised Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing – Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30218) or Certificate III in Metal Fabrication (MEM31922) qualifications. But when it comes to trailer welding jobs which involve fabricating, repairing and maintaining trailers using welding techniques, this is where industry-specific training needs to be undertaken.
TAFE Queensland offers both an Introduction to Welding (NONAC03024) course and advanced level courses such as AS/NZS 1796 certification, which is the benchmark for welders welding in the manufacturing of pressure equipment and other applications. Depending on your business’s needs, it pays to ensure employees have the right qualifications.
Safety is the number one concern in any trailer construction or repair job. Poor welding techniques can result in compromised joints, cracks or even total weld failure. A failure in a trailer’s structure can have catastrophic consequences, leading to accidents, loss of cargo, or damage to other vehicles. In industries like transportation, where trailers are used for hauling materials or goods across long distances, ensuring that the welds are strong and reliable is critical to protect both the driver and the public. Skilled welders understand the safety standards and protocols necessary to create a secure and safe trailer.
Clayton Dunne, from TAFE Queensland’s Metal Fabrication team, has over 25 years’ experience in the welding sector and said that skilled workers need to be trained in all aspects of welding.
“Having an in-depth understanding of the theoretical provides higher quality outcomes in the practical application of welding. This is why finding a training provider with industry-qualified trainers is so important,” said Clayton.
Clayton and his colleagues at TAFE Queensland also have a close relationship with Weld Australia which is imperative to ensure our training continues to meet the industry standards and new technologies as they emerge.
For more information on how you can partner with TAFE Queensland for all your business training needs, visit tafeqld.edu.au.