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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.

DOMESTIC
STUDY MODES

On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit

DURATION

This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.

AVAILABILITY

FULL COURSE COST

$16,062 (2020)

SUBSIDISED CO-CONTRIBUTION FEE

SUBSIDISED CONCESSION CO-CONTRIBUTION FEE

UNITS/CREDITS

30 units

JOB PROSPECTS

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.

Register your interest How to apply
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).

Diesel Fitting/Mechanical - Rockhampton

Duration:

This course is for apprentices only.  

Core
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM15024AApply quality procedures
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002AApply quality systems
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM12023APerform engineering measurements
MEM14005APlan a complete activity
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
MEM18001CUse hand tools
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM18024BMaintain engine cooling systems
MEM18026CTest compression ignition fuel systems
MEM18035BDiagnose and rectify braking systems
MEM18030BDiagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems
MEM18044CDiagnose and rectify drive line and final drives
MEM18042CDiagnose and rectify manual transmissions
MEM18033BPerform engine bottom-end overhaul
MEM18043CDiagnose and rectify automatic transmissions
MEM18052BMaintain fluid power systems for mobile plant
MEM18029BTune diesel engines
MEM18032BMaintain induction/exhaust systems
MEM18047BDiagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile plant
MEM18040BMaintain suspension systems
MEM18041BMaintain steering systems

Diesel Fitting/Mechanical - Mackay

Duration: This course is for apprentices only.
Core
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM15024AApply quality procedures
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002AApply quality systems
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM12023APerform engineering measurements
MEM14005APlan a complete activity
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
MEM18052BMaintain fluid power systems for mobile plant
MEM18033BPerform engine bottom-end overhaul
MEM18001CUse hand tools
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM18024BMaintain engine cooling systems
MEM18035BDiagnose and rectify braking systems
MEM18030BDiagnose and rectify low voltage electrical systems
MEM18044CDiagnose and rectify drive line and final drives
MEM18042CDiagnose and rectify manual transmissions
MEM18043CDiagnose and rectify automatic transmissions
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job training
MEM18041BMaintain steering systems
MEM18040BMaintain suspension systems

Fitting and Turning - Gladstone

Duration:

This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.  

Core
MEM12023APerform engineering measurements
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005APlan a complete activity
MEM15002AApply quality systems
MEM15024AApply quality procedures
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
MEM07005CPerform general machining
MEM07006CPerform lathe operations
MEM07007CPerform milling operations
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM11011BUndertake manual handling
MEM12003BPerform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12006CMark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18001CUse hand tools
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003CUse tools for precision work
MEM18004BMaintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005BPerform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings
MEM18006CRepair & fit engineering components
MEM18007BMaintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009BPerform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18012BPerform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18013BPerform gland packing
MEM18018CMaintain pneumatic system components
MEM18019BMaintain pneumatic systems
MEM18020BMaintain hydraulic system components
MEM18021BMaintain hydraulic systems
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc welding

Fitting and Turning - Mackay

Duration: This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.
Core
MEM12023APerform engineering measurements
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005APlan a complete activity
MEM15002AApply quality systems
MEM15024AApply quality procedures
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07005CPerform general machining
MEM07006CPerform lathe operations
MEM07007CPerform milling operations
MEM07013BPerform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machine
MEM07015BSet computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016CSet and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018CWrite basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07021BPerform complex lathe operations
MEM07024BOperate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028BOperate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM12003BPerform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12006CMark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18001CUse hand tools
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003CUse tools for precision work
MEM18004BMaintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005BPerform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings
MEM18006CRepair & fit engineering components
MEM18007BMaintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009BPerform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18012BPerform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18013BPerform gland packing
MEM18018CMaintain pneumatic system components
MEM18019BMaintain pneumatic systems
MEM18020BMaintain hydraulic system components
MEM18021BMaintain hydraulic systems
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18011CShut down and isolate machines/equipment

Fitting and Turning - Rockhampton

Duration: This course is for apprentices only and is usually completed over four years.
Core
MEM12023APerform engineering measurements
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005APlan a complete activity
MEM15002AApply quality systems
MEM15024AApply quality procedures
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective
MEM07005CPerform general machining
MEM07006CPerform lathe operations
MEM07007CPerform milling operations
MEM07015BSet computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016CSet and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018CWrite basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07024BOperate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028BOperate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM12003BPerform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12006CMark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18001CUse hand tools
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003CUse tools for precision work
MEM18004BMaintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005BPerform fault diagnosis, installation & removal of bearings
MEM18006CRepair & fit engineering components
MEM18007BMaintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009BPerform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18018CMaintain pneumatic system components
MEM18020BMaintain hydraulic system components
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05007CPerform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM12001BUse comparison and basic measuring devices
No information available at this time.
Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
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.
Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.
Fee for service$16,062 (2020)
Subsidised full feeN/A
Subsidised concession feeN/A
Fee for service per unit$472 (2020)
Subsidised full fee per unitN/A
Subsidised concession fee per unitN/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.
No information available at this time.

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