Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Unlock Your Potential with the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade!

This apprenticeship-based qualification is a manual job, making it ideal for those who enjoy doing practical, hands-on work and who pride themselves on a job well done.

Gain hands-on experience and essential skills to excel in manufacturing and engineering:

• Safety and Efficiency: Work safely and effectively in various work situations.
• Technical Proficiency: Interpret technical drawings, carry out measurements, perform calculations, and use hand and power tools.
• Welding Mastery: Select appropriate welding processes, understand metal properties, and prevent distortion.
• Fabrication Techniques: Follow specifications, operate equipment, and use forming techniques to shape materials.
• Sheetmetal Expertise: Safely assemble and check fabrications using sheet and plate assembly equipment.
• Finishing Skills: Apply finishing and polishing procedures to meet surface finish specifications.

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, sheet metal trades workers are highly sought after, with employers facing challenges in filling vacancies. Over the next five years, approximately 5,000 job openings are expected, offering opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and scientific and technical services.

Ready to take advantage of these opportunities and build your Engineering career?

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, as outlined below:

• all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
• elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group E as described below
• elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Full PPE Clothing
  • Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt
  • Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
  • Safety glasses 
  • Hearing protection

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the employment-based apprenticeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Possible Employment Pathways for Sheetmetal working:

• Sheetmetal Trades Worker
• Sheetmetal Worker
• Fabrication Tradesperson

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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