Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Gain skills for a career in metal fabrication and engineering

Course code

MEM31922

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

February, April, July, September

• Read more about this course

  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels one to two.
  
  Applicants must be able to communicate in a professional setting using the English language.
  
  Applicants must be physically fit and able to work within an engineering workshop, in specific, be able to lift and move heavy items, use power tools and handheld tools.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a sheet metal tradesperson, structural steel tradesperson, technical salesperson or welder.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  MEM05010	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
  MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices
  MEM05089	Assemble fabricated components
  MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
  MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
  MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
  MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
  MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing
  MEM12007	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
  MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
  MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  MEM05084	Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process
  MEM05073	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
  MEM05074	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
  MEM05006	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  MEM12024	Perform computations
  MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
  MEM05037	Perform geometric development
  MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  MEM05056	Perform routine flux core arc welding
  MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  MEM05004	Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
  MEM14006	Plan work activities
  MEM05094	Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
  MEM05085	Select welding processes
  MEM18011	Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
  MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
  MEM18001	Use hand tools
  MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
  MEM18003	Use tools for precision work
  MEM05096	Weld using flux core arc welding process
  MEM05091	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
  MEM05092	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
  MEM05090	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
  MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade	Diploma Of Engineering Technology	Certificate IV In Engineering
  Possible job outcome	welder sheet metal tradesperson	programmable logic control (PLC) programmer production technician	computer numerical control (CNC) programmer fitter

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

• Fees

  Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
  Concession	$1,109
  Government subsidised	$5,544
  Full fee paying	$20,889
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$610
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.