MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
CQUniversity industry experienced teachers provide apprenticeship training in the fabrication trade in a workshop ready environment.
Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
Approximately 960 hours of study time will be involved however, the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected.
12 units
The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade specifies the competencies required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – fabrication including metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment. Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as engineering tradesperson – fabrication roles in other industries.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
Electives
| MEM05015D | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05010C | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05018C | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05037C | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A | Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM05016C | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05048B | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM10010B | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
| MEM03003B | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
| MEM05013C | Perform manual production welding |
| MEM08010B | Manually finish/polish materials |
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.Required: 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.
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The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade specifies the competencies required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – fabrication including metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as engineering tradesperson – fabrication roles in other industries.
| Fee for service | $17,026 (2021) |
| Subsidised full fee | N/A |
| Subsidised concession fee | N/A |
| Fee for service per unit | $501 (2021) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | N/A |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | N/A |
| TAFE Priority Training Program fee per unit | N/A |
| Overseas Online | N/A |
| Domestic Online | N/A |
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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