Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

The MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Machining) is a comprehensive qualification designed to be completed through an apprenticeship.

Throughout this program, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various engineering roles, such as Fitter Machinist, Fitter and Turner, Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance technician. Key areas of focus include:

• Technical Drawings and Measurements: Learn to interpret technical drawings and perform precise engineering measurements using appropriate devices and equipment.
• Tool Usage: Develop proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools, essential for any engineering task.
• Welding Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in routine manual metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc welding.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems: Learn to check, identify, and repair or replace faulty components in pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Precision Fitting and Alignment: Master the skills of precision fitting, levelling, and alignment of engineering components to ensure optimal performance.
• Machining Operations: Identify job requirements, select suitable materials and tools, perform machining tasks, and check components for compliance with specifications.
• Lathe and Milling Operations: Understand and follow safety and job requirements when performing lathe and milling operations.

This qualification prepares you for a hands-on career, equipping you with practical skills that are highly valued in the engineering sector.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

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

• core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
• elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group C electives as described below
• elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group D 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.

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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 Fitting and Machining:

• Engineering & Mechanical Fitter
• Engineering Turner
• Mechanic Fitter
• Fitter – Metal
• Tool Maker

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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