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), Mixed Mode, On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
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
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Electives
| MEM08010B | Manually finish/polish materials |
| MEM05013C | Perform manual production welding |
| MEM03003B | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
| MEM10010B | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
| MEM05048B | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05019D | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05016C | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM12007D | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM05052A | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM05051A | Select welding processes |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05047B | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05037C | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05018C | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05011D | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05010C | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05017D | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05015D | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
Glencore
Duration:Glencore program for the first year is approx. 30 weeks with onsite and off site requirements.
Glencore Core Units
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Glencore Electives
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05004C | Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM05006C | Perform brazing and or silver soldering |
| MEM05017D | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM12007D | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM05015D | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05051A | Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A | Apply safe welding practices |
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 | $17,026.00 (2021) |
| Fee for service per unit | $501.00 (2021) |
| Fee for service | $18,048.00 (2022) |
| Fee for service per unit | $532.00 (2022) |
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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