MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Nothing beats apprenticeship training from industry-experienced teachers in a workshop ready environment! CQUniversity provides the skills and knowledge needed to get ahead in the mechanical trade.
On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.
30 units
Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical roles in other industries.
This program provides the skills and knowledge required to work as a engineering tradesperson in a number of disciplines: Mechanical (Maintenance) Diesel Fitting; Mechanical Trade (Machining); Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Fitting and Turning; Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning).
Aurizon Post trade employees to gain specific skills, knowledge and experience in the Diesel Fitting pathway.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Diesel Fitting/Mechanical - Rockhampton
Duration:This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.
Core
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| MEM18003C | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18006C | Repair & fit engineering components |
| MEM18018C | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM18024B | Maintain engine cooling systems |
| MEM18026C | Test compression ignition fuel systems |
| MEM18035B | Diagnose and rectify braking systems |
| MEM18030B | Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems |
| MEM18044C | Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives |
| MEM18042C | Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions |
| MEM18033B | Perform engine bottom-end overhaul |
| MEM18043C | Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions |
| MEM18052B | Maintain fluid power systems for mobile plant |
| MEM18029B | Tune diesel engines |
| MEM18032B | Maintain induction/exhaust systems |
| MEM18047B | Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile plant |
| MEM18040B | Maintain suspension systems |
| MEM18041B | Maintain steering systems |
| MEM18021B | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components |
Diesel Fitting/Mechanical - Mackay
Duration: This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.Core
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| MEM18052B | Maintain fluid power systems for mobile plant |
| MEM18033B | Perform engine bottom-end overhaul |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM18024B | Maintain engine cooling systems |
| MEM18035B | Diagnose and rectify braking systems |
| MEM18030B | Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems |
| MEM18044C | Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives |
| MEM18042C | Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions |
| MEM18043C | Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MEM18041B | Maintain steering systems |
| MEM18040B | Maintain suspension systems |
Fitting and Turning - Gladstone
Duration:This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.
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 |
Elective
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM07005C | Perform general machining |
| MEM07006C | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007C | Perform milling operations |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12003B | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM12006C | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18003C | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18004B | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18005B | Perform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings |
| MEM18006C | Repair & fit engineering components |
| MEM18007B | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18009B | Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM18012B | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18013B | Perform gland packing |
| MEM18018C | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18019B | Maintain pneumatic systems |
| MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18021B | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
Fitting and Turning - Mackay
Duration: This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.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 |
Elective
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM07005C | Perform general machining |
| MEM07006C | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007C | Perform milling operations |
| MEM07013B | Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machine |
| MEM07015B | Set computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM07016C | Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM07018C | Write basic NC/CNC programs |
| MEM07021B | Perform complex lathe operations |
| MEM07024B | Operate and monitor machine/process |
| MEM07028B | Operate computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12003B | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM12006C | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18003C | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18004B | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18005B | Perform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings |
| MEM18006C | Repair & fit engineering components |
| MEM18007B | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18009B | Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM18012B | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18013B | Perform gland packing |
| MEM18018C | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18019B | Maintain pneumatic systems |
| MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18021B | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM18011C | Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
Fitting and Turning - Rockhampton
Duration: This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.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 |
Elective
| MEM07005C | Perform general machining |
| MEM07006C | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007C | Perform milling operations |
| MEM07015B | Set computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM07016C | Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM07018C | Write basic NC/CNC programs |
| MEM07024B | Operate and monitor machine/process |
| MEM07028B | Operate computer controlled machines/processes |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12003B | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM12006C | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18003C | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18004B | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18005B | Perform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings |
| MEM18006C | Repair & fit engineering components |
| MEM18007B | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18009B | Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM18018C | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM12001B | Use comparison and basic measuring devices |
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.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical roles in other industries.
| 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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