Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Course Code: MEM31922 | CRICOS Code: 112571M

Faculty

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

94 Weeks

Course Description

Course Code: MEM31922 | CRICOS Code: 112571M

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This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.

Course Duration/Fee
Course Duration: 94 Weeks
Course Fee: $AU 26,000
Non Tuition Fee: $AU 4,000
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 30,000
Mode of Delivery
Campuses : Windsor,Perth
Entry Requirements
The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
  • Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
  • Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
  • Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
    • IBT 60
    • PTE 50
    • CAE 169
    • OET C
    • Duolingo 95
    • General English Advanced*
    • MOI Certificate
    • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
  • Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.
*General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

Lead College may also conduct an entry interview with all prospective students to confirm their details and ensure that the course selected is the most appropriate for their needs.

Intake Dates
2024 Intake Dates 2025 Intake Dates
Monday, 29 January 2024 Monday, 27 January 2025
Monday, 22 April 2024 Monday, 21 April 2025
Monday, 15 July 2024 Monday, 14 July 2025
Monday, 7 October 2024 Monday, 6 October 2025
Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.

Career Pathway

These are potential routes for career progression:

Welding

Boilermaking

Surface finishing

Sheet metalworking

Pathway From Qualification

Job roles and titles can differ depending on the industry, but potential job positions related to this certification consist of

Blacksmithing

Welder

Boilermaker

Those who complete this qualification may contemplate pursuing further education in Engineering Certificate IV.

Units Of Competency
The MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade requires the completion of the following Units
Core Units – 12 Units
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM11011* Undertake manual handling
MEM12023* Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024* Perform computations
MEM14006* Plan work activities
MEM16008* Interact with computing technology
MEM17003* Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001* Use hand tools
MEM18002* Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM09002* Interpret technical drawing
Elective Units – 17
MEM05085* Select welding processes
MEM05052* Apply safe welding practices
MEM05006* Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05012* Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05049* Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM06003* Carry out heat treatment
MEM05004* Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM05005* Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007* Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05037* Perform geometric development
MEM18055* Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05065* Maintain weld records
MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components
MEM05072* Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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