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MEM31922

Certificate III in engineering – fabrication trade

The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade assists in providing the knowledge and skills to select and perform welding processes, form and shape materials and work safely and effectively within the engineering and manufacturing industries. 

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The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade is a qualification completed through an apprenticeship offering two different options, boilermaking / welding or sheetmetal working. Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, interpret technical drawing, carry out measurements, perform calculations, and select, use and maintain hand and power tools. Select the appropriate welding process to achieve a specified outcome through identifying the properties of commonly used metals, effects of welding, distortion prevention measures and alternative joining methods. Safely perform routine manual metal arc, flux core arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc welding. Follow specifications and drawings, prepare and operate equipment and use fabrication and hot or cold forming techniques to form and shape material. Boilermaking / Welding  Perform advanced welding including: identify job requirements, prepare materials, select welding equipment and weld joints using manual metal arc, gas metal arc and flux core arc welding processes.    Sheetmetal working  Safely select, use, assemble and check fabrications using sheet and plate assembly equipment.   Select and apply appropriate finishing and polishing procedure in line with surface finish specifications.    Possible Employment Pathways for Boilermaking / Welding: 
  • Boilermaker Trades Worker 
  • Welder Trades Worker 
  • Steel Fabrication Tradesperson 
Possible Employment Pathways for Sheetmetal working: 
  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker 
  • Sheetmetal Worker 
  • Fabrication Tradesperson 

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded training will be charged a fee for service cost. These costs will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training. Please enquire for further information regarding FFS or RPL costs.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Enquiry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
$Price On Application

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User Choice 

Blended – Online theory (self-paced) via Learning Management System and practical training and assessment predominantly onsite at your workplace or at our campus. 

Delivery Location 

  • Online 
  • Your workplace 
  • Brendale Campus  

During the entire program you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours, should you have any questions throughout completing the course. 

Duration 

48 months full-time 

Requirements for completion of this qualification

Units of Competency

Boilermaking / Welding

To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved.

 

Sheetmetal working

To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved.

Pre-requisite 

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this qualification. 

Resources 

Access to a computer/laptop and internet, a video and audio recording device (e.g. smart phone or web cam) and current email address. 

Apprentice drilling in a fabrication business

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded training will be charged a fee for service cost. These costs will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training. Please enquire for further information regarding FFS or RPL costs.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Enquiry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
$Price On Application

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded training will be charged a fee for service cost. These costs will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training. Please enquire for further information regarding FFS or RPL costs.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Enquiry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
$Price On Application

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User Choice 

Blended – Online theory (self-paced) via Learning Management System and practical training and assessment predominantly onsite at your workplace or at our campus. 

Delivery Location 

  • Online 
  • Your workplace 
  • Brendale Campus  

During the entire program you will have access to your trainer via phone or email during normal business hours, should you have any questions throughout completing the course. 

Duration 

48 months full-time 

Requirements for completion of this qualification

Units of Competency

Boilermaking / Welding

To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved.

 

Sheetmetal working

To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved.

Pre-requisite 

There are no pre-requisites for entry into this qualification. 

Resources 

Access to a computer/laptop and internet, a video and audio recording device (e.g. smart phone or web cam) and current email address. 

Apprentice drilling in a fabrication business

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates may apply for students under 25 or who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded training will be charged a fee for service cost. These costs will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training. Please enquire for further information regarding FFS or RPL costs.

Fee For Service (FFS)

$Price On Enquiry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
$Price On Application

48 months full-time

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