We are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the Continuing Education and Training Act No. 16 of 2006. DHET Centre Number: 899994812. Further accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Accreditation Number: 07-QCTO/SDP110722.
Accredited with CETA ACCREDITATION NO: ACC/23/07/00015 and TETA ACCREDITATION NO: TETA 22-1553 under the Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998. Company Registration Number: 2013/224763/07.
Certificate: Gas Welding Short Course (Oxy-Acetylene Welding Skills)
Unit Standard No: 243072
Unit Standard Credits: 10
NQF Level: 2
Course Duration: 4 weeks
Cost Per Person: R 8500
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a CERTIFICATE.
We offer free accommodation to our learners, as well as job assistance to help graduates pursue employment opportunities after completing their training.
Our Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training Course provides hands-on practical training in using a high-temperature flame produced by combining oxygen and acetylene gas to heat, melt, and join metal components. Learners develop essential skills in equipment setup, gas pressure adjustment, flame control, torch handling, filler rod selection, material preparation, welding techniques, joint formation, and weld quality control while following safe oxy-acetylene welding practices. The course is designed to build practical confidence for work in fabrication, metalworking, construction, engineering, and industrial environments.
Theory Training – 20%: The theory component covers the fundamentals of oxy-acetylene welding, including welding principles, oxygen and acetylene gases, welding equipment and torch functions, flame types, welding safety, PPE, material preparation, gas pressure settings, joint types, and common welding defects.
Practical Training – 80%: The practical component provides hands-on workshop experience where learners practise setting up oxy-acetylene welding equipment, connecting and adjusting gas regulators, controlling the welding flame, selecting filler rods, preparing materials, handling the welding torch, producing consistent welds, and working with different joints and welding positions under professional supervision.
Competency Assessment: At the end of the training, learners undergo a competency assessment conducted by qualified assessors and moderators. The assessment evaluates their theoretical knowledge, practical welding ability, equipment handling, flame control, safety awareness, and ability to complete oxy-acetylene welding tasks safely and competently.
Introduction to Oxy-Acetylene Welding: Understanding the fundamentals of oxy-acetylene welding, how oxygen and acetylene combine to produce a high-temperature flame, and the basic principles of heating and joining metal components.
Workplace Health & Safety: Learning correct PPE requirements, hazard identification, ventilation, fire prevention, flashback prevention, safe gas-cylinder handling, leak detection, and proper workshop procedures.
Welding Equipment Setup & Controls: Setting up oxy-acetylene welding equipment, connecting gas hoses and regulators correctly, adjusting gas pressures, inspecting equipment for leaks and damage, selecting suitable torch tips, and preparing equipment for safe operation.
Gas Selection & Flame Adjustment: Understanding oxygen and acetylene gas supply, adjusting gas pressures, selecting suitable torch tips, and producing neutral, carburising, and oxidising flames for different welding applications.
Metal Identification & Preparation: Identifying materials such as mild steel and preparing surfaces through cutting, grinding, cleaning, and aligning metal components before welding.
Joint Types & Welding Positions: Practising T-joints, butt joints, and fillet welds while developing control when welding in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding Techniques: Developing skills in torch handling, flame control, filler rod manipulation, travel speed, heat management, and welding thin metal sections.
Welding Defects & Repairs: Identifying common welding problems such as porosity, incomplete fusion, excessive melting, and inconsistent welds while learning basic troubleshooting and corrective techniques.
Quality Inspection & Standards: Learning to visually inspect completed welds, identify quality issues, and understand basic welding quality requirements and applicable safety standards.
Final Practical Assessment: Completing a supervised welding task that allows learners to demonstrate their equipment setup, flame adjustment, welding techniques, safety practices, and ability to produce acceptable welds.
Workshop Production Process: Introduction to basic production workflows, including preparing materials, following measurements and specifications, heating and joining components consistently, inspecting completed work, and maintaining an organised and safe work area.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
You can either bring your own PPE for training or purchase it from the college for an additional R1,000.
Required PPE: Overall, Safety Helmet, Gloves, Safety Boots.
Please Note: The PPE shown in the image is for illustration purposes only. Your PPE does not need to look exactly like the example shown. As long as you have the required PPE listed above, you are welcome to bring your own.
Not Familiar with Johannesburg or Gauteng?
No problem! We offer FREE transport from the following pick-up points to our training centre:
📍 MTN Taxi Rank
📍 Johannesburg Park Station
📍 Germiston Taxi Rank
📍 O.R. Tambo International Airport
Get in Touch with Us, Send us a Email
Employment Opportunities
After successfully completing your Training, you are welcome to submit your CV to cv@ahtrainings.co.za. We are regularly contacted by recruitment agencies and employers seeking qualified and competent candidates, and we may refer suitable candidates when opportunities become available.
Graduates are also encouraged to actively apply for positions through leading online job portals such as Indeed, CareerJunction, LinkedIn, and other recruitment platforms to increase their employment opportunities.
While successful completion of the course enhances your employability, securing employment remains subject to the recruitment process and the requirements of individual employers. Our goal is to help equip you with the skills and qualifications needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Completing Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training can prepare learners for a variety of career opportunities in the welding, fabrication, manufacturing, and engineering industries. Graduates may pursue roles such as Oxy-Acetylene Welder, Gas Welder, Welding Assistant, Metal Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, Welding Technician, Production Welder, Maintenance Welder, Construction Welder, Pipe Welding Assistant, and Workshop Welder. These skills can be applied across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, mining, automotive, fabrication, industrial maintenance, infrastructure development, and general metalworking.
On-Site Company Training
We bring the training to you.
Our team is available to travel to companies across South Africa to provide professional on-site training for your employees.
Whether you need to train a small group or an entire workforce, we deliver the same high standard of practical, industry-focused instruction at your premises. We work with businesses of all sizes and can schedule training at times that suit your operations.
Partner with us to keep your workforce skilled, compliant, and workplace-ready.
Explore Our Training Courses
We offer a wide range of practical training courses designed to help learners develop the skills and knowledge needed for careers in transport, construction, mining, engineering, industrial operations, safety, and skilled trades. Explore our courses below and choose the training programme that best matches your career goals.
Technical Trades & Welding Training
Plumbing Training · Carpentry Training · Pipe Fitter Training · Boilermaking Training · Electrical Training · Welding Training · Arc Welding Training · Double Coded Welding Training · CO₂ Welding Training · Stick Welding Training · Gas Welding Training · TIG Welding Training · MIG Welding Training · Aluminium Welding Training · Argon Welding Training · Stainless Steel Welding Training
Safety & Occupational Training
Hazchem Training · Working at Heights Training · Safety Officer Training · Rigging Training · First Aid Training · Fire Fighter Training
Heavy Equipment & Machinery Training
Superlink Training · Reach Stacker Training · Forklift Training · 777 Dump Truck Training · ADT Dump Truck Training · Drill Rig Training · LHD Scoop Training · Mobile Crane Training · Excavator Training · TLB Training · Front End Loader Training · Tower Crane Training · Overhead Crane Training · Reach Truck Training · Grader Training · Bulldozer Training · Bobcat Training · Road Roller Training · Truck Mounted Crane Training · Tractor Training · Telehandler Training · Tipper Truck Training · Superlink Reverse Training · Sidetipper Training
FAQs
What is Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training?
Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training teaches learners the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to safely weld metal using a high-temperature flame produced by combining oxygen and acetylene gas. The course covers welding equipment, torch setup, gas pressure adjustment, flame control, material preparation, welding techniques, safety procedures, and weld quality.
How long does Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training take?
Our Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training Course takes 4 weeks to complete, combining theory training, hands-on practical workshop training, and competency assessment.
How much does Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training cost?
Our Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training Course costs R8,500, including theory training, practical workshop training, and competency assessment.
Is Oxy-Acetylene Welding practical?
Yes. Learners receive extensive hands-on workshop training where they practise equipment setup, gas pressure adjustment, flame control, filler rod handling, material preparation, welding techniques, and producing quality welds under professional supervision.
Is Oxy-Acetylene Welding easy to learn?
Yes. With proper instruction, practical guidance, and consistent practice, learners can develop the skills and confidence required to perform oxy-acetylene welding safely and professionally.
What does an Oxy-Acetylene Welding Course cover?
The course covers oxy-acetylene welding principles, welding safety, PPE, equipment setup, gas pressure adjustment, flame types, metal preparation, welding positions, joint types, weld defects, quality inspection, and practical welding techniques.
Oxy-acetylene welders can pursue opportunities across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, mining, fabrication, automotive, industrial maintenance, infrastructure development, and general metalworking.
What career opportunities are available after Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training?
Completing Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training can prepare learners for roles such as Oxy-Acetylene Welder, Gas Welder, Welding Assistant, Metal Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, Production Welder, Maintenance Welder, Construction Welder, Workshop Welder, and Welding Technician.
How much do you get paid as an Oxy-Acetylene Welder in South Africa?
An Oxy-Acetylene Welder in South Africa can earn around R565,222 per year, depending on experience, employer, location, working hours, and additional allowances. This is approximately R47,102 per month before deductions. Actual earnings can vary considerably between employers and roles.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding Training Fees, Course Prices & Certificate: Learners can contact us for the latest Oxy-Acetylene Welding training fees and course prices, Training Academy Cost Price List, including available classes, training requirements, assessment, and certification. The Oxy-Acetylene Welding certificate cost may depend on the selected training programme and assessment requirements. Learners can also enquire about Oxy-Acetylene Welding certification, Welder certification, Oxy-Acetylene Welding courses, Welder courses, Oxy-Acetylene Welding classes, and training availability near you. If you are searching for Oxy-Acetylene Welding training near me, Gas Welder training near me, Oxy-Acetylene Welding courses near me, Welder courses near me, Oxy-Acetylene Welding classes near me, Gas Welding classes near me, or an Oxy-Acetylene Welding training school near me, contact us for course availability, fees, and enrolment information on WhatsApp +27 814 732 638.