Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
| Course Code: | MEM30305 |
| Department: | Aviation, Engineering and Security |
| Study Area(s): | Engineering |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows, Richmond |
| Course Length: | Part-time day (3 years) |
| Course Fees: | See our course fees section. |
| Please call our Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) to enquire about applying for this course. | |
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Course overview
This course is an Australian Apprenticeship, combining paid work with training. Mature age people can also apply for apprenticeships.
Course Modules
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MEM11.11B | Undertake Manual Handling | 20 |
| MEM12.23A | Perform Engineering Measurements | 30 |
| MEM12.24A | Perform Computations | 30 |
| MEM12.7C | Mark Off/Out Structural Fabrications and Shapes | 80 |
| MEM13.14B | Apply Principles of Occupational Health and Safety in The Work Environment | 10 |
| MEM13.3B | Work Safely With Industrial Chemicals and Materials | 20 |
| MEM14.4A | Plan to Undertake a Routine Task | 10 |
| MEM14.5A | Plan a Complete Activity | 20 |
| MEM15.24A | Apply Quality Procedures | 10 |
| MEM15.2A | Apply Quality Systems | 20 |
| MEM16.6A | Organise and Communicate Information | 20 |
| MEM16.7A | Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment | 10 |
| MEM16.8A | Interact With Computing Technology | 20 |
| MEM17.3A | Assist in The Provision of On The Job Training | 20 |
| MEM18.1C | Use Hand Tools | 20 |
| MEM18.2B | Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations | 20 |
| MEM3.3B | Perform Sheet and Plate Assembly | 40 |
| MEM30.12A | Apply Mathematical Techniques in a Manufacturing Engineering or Related Environment | 40 |
| MEM5.10B | Apply Fabrication, Forming and Shaping Techniques | 80 |
| MEM5.11C | Assemble Fabricated Components | 80 |
| MEM5.12C | Perform Routine Manual Metal Arc Welding | 20 |
| MEM5.15C | Weld Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process | 40 |
| MEM5.17C | Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process | 40 |
| MEM5.19C | Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process | 40 |
| MEM5.36C | Repair/Replace/Modify Fabrications | 40 |
| MEM5.37B | Perform Geometric Development | 60 |
| MEM5.38B | Perform Advanced Geometric Development - Cylindrical/Rectangular | 20 |
| MEM5.39B | Perform Advanced Geometric Development - Conical | 20 |
| MEM5.40B | Perform Advanced Geometric Development - Transitions | 40 |
| MEM5.49B | Perform Routine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 20 |
| MEM5.4C | Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding | 20 |
| MEM5.50B | Perform Routine Gas Metal Arc Welding | 20 |
| MEM5.51A | Select Welding Processes | 20 |
| MEM5.52A | Apply Safe Welding Practices | 40 |
| MEM5.5B | Carry Out Mechanical Cutting | 20 |
| MEM5.7C | Perform Manual Heating and Thermal Cutting | 20 |
| MEM6.7B | Perform Basic Incidental Heat/Quenching, Tempering and Annealing | 20 |
| MEM7.32B | Use Workshop Machines For Basic Operations | 20 |
| MEM7.5B | Perform General Machining | 80 |
| MEM9.2B | Interpret Technical Drawing | 40 |
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to work in the shipping and mining industries. A fabrication tradesperson is engaged in marking out, fabrication and welding.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will be recognised by the industry as a qualified tradesperson. From there your career can take off in any number of directions.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue on to further specialist studies or higher level studies, such as the Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or professional engineering qualifications at university.
Can I apply?
To start an apprenticeship, you need to find a job as an apprentice and sign a training contract with your employer. (Year 11 or Year 12 is usually an advantage).
How do I apply?
Apprentices should contact the Call Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 to enrol. Apprentices are forwarded an Apprentice Placement Form when their employer registers them with the Victorian Qualifications Authority and should present this form on enrolment.
How will I be selected for this course?
Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice in the field of training.
How long is the course?
Usually, up to three to four years, combining on-the-job and off-the-job training.
Where and how can I study?
The sheetmetal stream is offered at the Richmond campus. Night classes are held one night per week to help students catch up if they need it. The heavy fabrication stream is available at the Broadmeadows campus. You will undertake the equivalent of one day training per week at TAFE as part of your job. The fourth year is usually spent entirely on the job.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Call Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments in class, or at work. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
What will I study?
An apprenticeship is a work-based training program involving completion of competency units amounting to 96 points.
There are a number of standard core competencies to be completed but most competencies are chosen to suit the type of employment.
The available competencies are listed in the "Industry Handbook for the Metal & Engineering Training Package".
Students cover units in:
Fabrication Techniques
Drafting
Welding
