Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

This course provides hands-on skills for a career in engineering fabrication, focusing on designing, machining, and welding metal structures. It's designed for apprentices in the engineering fabrication trade, offering a formal, recognised qualification to complement on-the-job training. Through classroom learning and practical tasks, you will develop the skills needed to make and repair steel and other metal products and structures. Key topics include occupational health and safety, drawing interpretation, thermal processes, fabrication techniques, and finishing. Upon completion, you will possess the skills, confidence, and experience for roles in metal engineering, manufacturing, and related industries. The qualification ensures you meet industry standards and can work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication, with skills in metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, and various welding processes conforming to Australian/International Standards.

Curriculum

To complete the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, you need to achieve 96 credit points. This includes all core units (33 points), a minimum of 40 elective points from specified groups (with a focus on Group D for the Boilermaking/welding specialisation), and up to 23 elective points from Group H to reach the total. Some elective units can be chosen from other endorsed training packages if they suit a fabrication trade environment.

1. Core Units
   • Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineeringMEM13015
   • Interpret technical drawingMEM09002
   • Undertake manual handlingMEM11011
   • Perform engineering measurementsMEM12023
   • Perform computationsMEM12024
   • Plan work activitiesMEM14006
   • Organise and communicate informationMEM16006
   • Interact with computing technologyMEM16008
   • Assist in the provision of on-the-job trainingMEM17003
   • Use hand toolsMEM18001
   • Use power tools/hand held operationsMEM18002
   • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesMSMENV272
2. Elective Units (Examples for Boilermaking/welding)
   • Carry out mechanical cuttingMEM05010
   • Perform routine manual metal arc weldingMEM05012
   • Perform geometric developmentMEM05037
   • Perform routine gas tungsten arc weldingMEM05049
   • Perform routine gas metal arc weldingMEM05050
   • Apply safe welding practicesMEM05052
   • Perform routine flux core arc weldingMEM05056
   • Select welding processesMEM05085
   • Weld using manual metal arc welding processMEM05090
   • Weld using gas metal arc welding processMEM05091
   • Weld using gas tungsten arc welding processMEM05092
   • Repair, replace and/or modify fabricationsMEM05094
   • Weld using flux core arc welding processMEM05096

Careers

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication within the metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries. You will be qualified for roles involving metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, and welding.

• Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication