TRG – Hot Work (Cutting and Welding) Awareness Training formerly MDG25 (non-accredited)
The new TRG – Hot Work Cutting and Welding awareness training course for safe cutting and welding on mine and petroleum sites, formerly known as MDG25 course has been developed with reference to the Technical Reference Guide: Hot work (cutting and welding) at mines and petroleum sites (June 2021) produced by NSW Resources Regulator.
This technical reference guide applies to all mines and declared plant in NSW and should be used in all locations where Welding, Cutting and grinding is carried out. For example Production process plants, workshops, garages, hazardous areas, confined spaces, reclaim tunnels, and underground coal mines just to name a few.
Course Content
Our non-accredited course combines an innovative learning style with real-life practical experience to maximise students learning. The one-day course provides you with everything you need to know about Safe Cutting and Welding at Mines and Petroleum Sites. Information covered during training:
- Australian Standard 1674.1-1997 – Safety in Welding and Allied Processes (Part 1: Fire precautions)
- Australian Standard 1674.2-2007 – Safety in Welding and Allied Processes (Part 2: Electrical)
- Australian Standard 4839-2001 – The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes.
- Australian Standard 2865-2009 – Safe working in a confined space
- WTIA Technical Note 7: Recommended Welding Machine Daily Inspection and Pre-Start Checklist.
- WTIA Technical Note 8: Recommended Oxy-Fuel Gas Daily Inspection and Pre-Start Checklist
- WTIA Technical Note 22: Welding Electrical Safety
- NSW Resources Regulator: TRG-Hot Work (Cutting and Welding) at Mines and Petroleum sites
- Australian Standard 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets – selection and location
- SafeWork Australia – Welding Fume Safety
Course Details
- Duration: 1 day 7.30am to 3.00pm
- Cost: $291.50 incl GST per person ($313.50 per person for training held from 1st December 2024)
- Course Venue: Focus On Safety Office or on Client’s premises
- Delivery Mode: Face to face in a classroom setting
- Certification: Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance
- Microwaves & fridge are available for student use. Morning tea & Lunch are not provided.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to participate in this course.
FOS Entry Requirements:
- USI -Students are to provide their Unique Student Identifier.
- Fitness to participate (fitness levels will vary depending on the course)
- Enclosed footwear and suitable clothing
- LLN (language literacy and numeracy) – A basic level of reading, writing and the ability to articulate in English are required in order to complete the course work. For students with LLN issues they will be required to complete a LLN assessment and will be required to arrive 30mins prior to class to complete this. Students with a language barrier are required to provide a scribe for their training. If a student fails the LLN assessment they will be referred to external student support services for further assistance. Enrolment will not commence until the required LLN skills are achieved.
Cancellation of Training
Focus On Safety Pty Ltd realise that cancellation or deferment of a course is sometimes unavoidable and therefore have established the following guidelines:
- Focus on Safety Pty Ltd course registration/booking form binds the client to full payment on completion of the Training or Assessment
- No penalty applies if the student is moved to another course date in the first instance. However if a student is moved multiple times full course fees will apply. Movement requests on the day of training are not permitted. These will be treated as a non-attendance and full fee will apply.
- Full fee if cancellation or movement request is received less than 2 business days before the commencement of the course.
- If a Student turns up more than 10 minutes late for a class, the student will be declined entry into the course, they will be treated as a non-attendance and the full fee will be charged.
See the Student Handbook for more information.