MEM30319 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
Study mode | Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit |
Total units | 30 |

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 Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
Elective
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05051 | Select welding processes |
MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
MEM08010 | Manually finish/polish materials |
MEM03003 | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
MEM05013 | Perform manual production welding |
MEM05036 | Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications |
MEM05048 | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05019 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
MEM05016 | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05011 | Assemble fabricated components |
MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
MEM05018 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05047 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05015 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05017 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
RPL Course Structure
Duration:RPL only
Core and elective RPL units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
MEM08010 | Manually finish/polish materials |
MEM03003 | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
MEM05013 | Perform manual production welding |
MEM05036 | Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications |
MEM05048 | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05019 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
MEM05016 | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05011 | Assemble fabricated components |
MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
MEM05018 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05047 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05015 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05017 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MEM05051 | Select welding processes |
MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MEM13015 | Work 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 Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
Elective
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
MEM05017 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05015 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05047 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
MEM05018 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
MEM05011 | Assemble fabricated components |
MEM05019 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
MEM05036 | Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications |
MEM05013 | Perform manual production welding |
MEM03003 | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
MEM08010 | Manually finish/polish materials |
MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
MEM05051 | Select welding processes |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM12007 | Mark 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 Type | Fees |
---|---|
Fee for service | $19,131 |
Fee for service per unit | $554 |
2024 Indicative Fees
Fee Type | Fees |
---|---|
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.
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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.