MEM31925 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Overview
Level up your metal skills with our Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. Get hands-on training in welding and fabrication for a career in engineering. This course is available through apprentice delivery only.
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a training contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an engineering tradesperson - fabrication.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
This is a nationally recognised course.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include roles such as sheetmetal worker or fabricator, boilermaker, welder or welding technician, and fabrication tradesperson. Graduates may find employment across industries including manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, infrastructure, mining, and industrial maintenance. With experience, they can progress into supervisory positions, specialist welding roles, or pursue further studies in engineering or fabrication technologies.
This nationally recognised trade qualification is highly valued in the workforce due to increasing demand for skilled fabricators across Australia. It provides a strong foundation for long-term employment and career growth in the engineering and fabrication industries.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:| Full Time Duration | Part Time Duration |
|---|---|
| NA | NA |
This qualification is delivered as part of a four-year apprenticeship, combining face-to-face training at CQUniversity with on-the-job learning in the workplace. Students undertaking this course are indentured apprentices, employed under a formal training contract between the apprentice, their employer, and CQUniversity.
The program involves approximately 960 hours of study, although the duration may vary depending on the electives and study mode selected.
Training is delivered at CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Gladstone Marina, Mackay Ooralea, and Emerald campuses.
Training by CQUniversity is delivered through a block format, apprentices are required to complete 6 blocks throughout the duration of their qualification over a four (4) year period totalling 16 weeks of training blocks.
Block A: 1 x 2-week block
Block B: 1 x 3-week block
Block C: 1 x 2-week block
Block D: 1 x 3-week block
Block E: 1 x 3-week block
Block F: 1 x 3-week block
Attendance schedules for these blocks are guided by each apprentice’s individual training plan, developed in consultation with their employer and CQUniversity after sign-up. Between blocks, apprentices will continue to build their skills in the workplace, applying what they’ve learned in real-world settings under the supervision of their employer. An e-profile is utilised to record work completed on the job which are in line with competencies apprentices have been taught or are being instructed in.
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 |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
| MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05090 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05091 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05092 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05096 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05072 | Perform advanced manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05073 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM05085 | Select welding processes |
| MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05089 | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05013 | Perform manual production welding |
| MEM03003 | Perform sheet and plate assembly |
| MEM08010 | Manually finish/polish materials |
RPL Structure
Duration:RPL only, as required by assessor
RPL Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
| MEM10010 | Install pipework and pipework assemblies |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05090 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05091 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05092 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05096 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05072 | Perform advanced manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05073 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM05085 | Select welding processes |
| MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05089 | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05084 | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process |
| 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 |
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 Oralee and Gladstone Marina campuses.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
To help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.
This qualification is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as a registered apprentice in a relevant industry.
Enrolment from international students is subject to a formal contract agreement.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Co-contribution
Some government-funded training programs, such as Career Start and Career Boost, provide a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per *nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas. Learn more about eligible courses and funding eligibility criteria by visiting Career Start or Career Boost.
Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Funding
Free apprenticeships for under 25s covers the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new or existing apprentice or trainee in a priority qualification. Learn more about eligible courses and funding eligibility criteria by visiting Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s.
Some employers may optionally choose to sponsor all or part of a student’s full fees or co-contribution fees. Please carefully consider your training options before committing to a training course, as this may exhaust your entitlement to further Queensland Government subsidised training. CQUniversity is an approved Skills Assure supplier with the Government Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
*Nominal hours is a value assigned to a VET course or unit and nominally represents the anticipated hours of supervised training deemed necessary to conduct the training and assessment activities associated with the course or unit.
*Some qualifications require students to pay for additional items, for example, the cost of a uniform or other compulsory resources which are not included in free or subsidised enrolments.
If you are unsure of your eligibility or wish to discuss your options further, please connect with us on 13 27 86.
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