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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Apprenticeship

National Code: MEM30305
Centre: Automotive, Transport and Engineering
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Engineering


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What does this course involve?

If you’re working in the fabrication and welding industries, this course will provide you with practical training in structural fabrication, layout and development of cylinders, conical sections and transition pieces. You will also weld using a variety of processes.

You will be taught important skills in communicating effectively in the workplace and providing a safe working environment.

This course is a stream of the new National Metals and Engineering training package, and aligns with other related engineering trade training programs.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a boilermaker, fabricator or a welder in the metals industry.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate IV in Engineering and then a Diploma of Engineering course.

Many trainees who develop further practical welding skills may choose to apply for any of the nine nationally renowned Welding Technology Institute of Australia certificates.

Can I apply?

  • You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • You must have a training contract with an employer

How do I apply?

  • Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
  • If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

    How will I be selected for this course?

    • No Selection Process Required

    Length of course

    Part time - 4 years (1 day per week of study combined with your on the job training for the first 3 years)

    Where will I study?

    Elgar Campus

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    Government Funded
    This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

    How will I be assessed?

    • Written assessment
    • Practical assessment
    • Project work
    • Workplace Assessment

    Will my previous experience or study count?

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

    Units of Competency

    MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 20 hr
    MEM05007C Perform manual heating & thermal cutting 20 hr
    MEM05010B Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 80 hr
    MEM05011C Assemble fabricated components 80 hr
    MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20 hr
    MEM05015C Weld using manual metal arc welding process 40 hr
    MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process 40 hr
    MEM05019C Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 40 hr
    MEM05026B Apply welding priciples 40 hr
    MEM05037B Perform geometric development 60 hr
    MEM05038B Perform advance geometric development-cylindrical/rectangular 20 hr
    MEM05039B Perform advanced geometric development - conical 20 hr
    MEM05040B Perform advance geometric development - transitions 40 hr
    MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 20 hr
    MEM05050B Perform routing gas metal arc welding 20 hr
    MEM05051A Select welding processes 20 hr
    MEM05052A Apply safe walding practices 40 hr
    MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 40 hr
    MEM10010B Install pipework and pipework assemblies 40 hr
    MEM12006B Mark off/out (general engineering) 40 hr
    MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 30 hr
    MEM12024A Perform computations 30 hr
    MEM13014A Apply principles of ohs in the work environment 10 hr
    MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 10 hr
    MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 20 hr
    MEM15002A Apply quality systems 20 hr
    MEM15022B Apply quality procedures 10 hr
    MEM16006A Organise & communicate information 20 hr
    MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 10 hr
    MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 20 hr
    MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 20 hr
    MEM18001C Use hand tools 20 hr
    MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 20 hr
    MEM30012A Use mathematical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 40 hr

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