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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Apprenticeship

National Code: MEM30205
Centre: Automotive, Transport and Engineering
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Engineering
Study Area Sub Category: Engineering


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What does this course involve?

If you’re employed as an apprentice in the fitting and machining industry, this course will give you practical and relevant skills for the job.

You will develop skills in mechanical cutting, routine welding, and performing milling and grinding operations. Find out how to set and edit computer controlled machines and processes, perform computations and interpret technical drawings.

Learn how to maintain pneumatic and hydraulic system components, as well as dismantle and assemble engineering components.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a fitter and turner, maintenance fitter, hydraulics fitter or a toolmaker 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?

The training program is flexibly structured to allow you to expand your knowledge base into other areas of specialisation.

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 plus 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.


    All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

    Units of Competency

    MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 20 hr
    MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20 hr
    MEM05050B Perform routing gas metal arc welding 20 hr
    MEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing 20 hr
    MEM07005B Perform general machining 80 hr
    MEM07006B Perform lathe operations 40 hr
    MEM07007B Perform milling operations 40 hr
    MEM07008C Perform grinding operations 40 hr
    MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations 40 hr
    MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes 20 hr
    MEM07016C Sert and edit computer controlled machines/processes 40 hr
    MEM07018C Write basic nc/cnc programs 40 hr
    MEM07019C Program nc/cnc machining centre 20 hr
    MEM07020C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis nc/cnc machining centre 20 hr
    MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations 40 hr
    MEM07023C Program and set up cnc manufacturing cell 60 hr
    MEM07024B Operate & monitor machine/process 40 hr
    MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes 20 hr
    MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 40 hr
    MEM12006B Mark off/out (general engineering) 40 hr
    MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 30 hr
    MEM12024A Perform computations 30 hr
    MEM13002B Undertake ohs activities in the workplace 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
    MEM16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 20 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
    MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 40 hr
    MEM18004B Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings 40 hr
    MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components 60 hr
    MEM18009B Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components 40 hr
    MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components 40 hr
    MEM18020B Maintain hydraulic system components 40 hr
    MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 30 hr

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