MEM30319 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

DurationThere are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Study modeEmployer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units30
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Overview

CQUniversity provides apprenticeship training in the fabrication trade in a workshop ready environment.

This program provides the skills and knowledge required for engineering fabrication students in the areas of light/ heavy fabrication and welding.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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    The training I received at CQU while still at school helped me get an idea what pathway I'd like to go down. Every day I looked forward to my Wednesday class at CQU, it felt like the first time school was trying to help me and I couldn't throw this away.

    Kobe Miller

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Career Opportunities

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy) or Engineering Fabrication Trade (Light- Sheetmetal) dependent on the electives chosen.

Structure & Availability

Standard Course Structure

Duration:

Approximately 960 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05051Select welding processes
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM08010Manually finish/polish materials
MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM05013Perform manual production welding
MEM05036Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
MEM05048Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process
MEM05019Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05016Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05011Assemble fabricated components
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05018Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05047Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05015Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05017Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM10010Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM05056Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

RPL Course Structure

Duration:

RPL only


Core and elective RPL units

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM08010Manually finish/polish materials
MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM05013Perform manual production welding
MEM05036Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
MEM05048Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process
MEM05019Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05016Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05011Assemble fabricated components
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05018Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05047Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05015Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05017Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM10010Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM05056Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM05051Select welding processes
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Light Fabrication - Sheetmetal

Duration:

Approximately 960 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05056Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM10010Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM05017Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05015Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05047Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05018Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05011Assemble fabricated components
MEM05019Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05036Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
MEM05013Perform manual production welding
MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM08010Manually finish/polish materials
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM05051Select welding processes
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Emerald, Mackay and Gladstone Campuses.

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry

Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$19,131
Fee for service per unit$554

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$20,279
Fee for service per unit$586
RPL Fee for service per Unit$293

Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.

User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.

For further information please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

At CQUniversity, we believe higher education should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

How to apply

Traineeships and apprenticeships need to be secured with an employer before you can start your study. Your employer will then work with CQUniversity on the training program that is right for you. If you would like to become an apprentice or trainee, visit the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships website.