Certificate III In Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Gain skills for a career in metal fabrication and engineering

Course code

MEM30319

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
  MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  MEM14006	Plan work activities
  MEM18001	Use hand tools
  MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
  MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing
  MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
  MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
  MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
  MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
  MEM12024	Perform computations
  MEM05036	Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
  MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
  MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices
  MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
  MEM05011	Assemble fabricated components
  MEM05017	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
  MEM05020	Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
  MEM05037	Perform geometric development
  MEM05051	Select welding processes
  MEM05015	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
  MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  MEM05018	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
  MEM12007	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
  MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  MEM05010	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
  MEM05019	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Engineering - Fabrication Trade	Bachelor Of Engineering Technology	Certificate IV In Engineering
  Possible job outcome	welder sheet metal tradesperson technical salesperson structural steel tradesperson	systems engineer maintenance engineer production manager commissioning engineer	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

  Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, It is recommended school leaver students complete the pre-apprenticeship pathway (Certificate II) prior to enrolling, or complete a pre-training assessment for literacy and numeracy of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2, working level 3

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$871.20	$4356.00	$19701.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$555.00	$555.00	$555.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$1561.20	$5181.00	$20526.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. 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.

• Help with fees

  Apprentices

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your course 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.

  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. See eligiblity requirements for government-subsidised training.

  Other financial assistance available for apprentices

  As an apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with the costs of undertaking an apprenticeship. Read more about financial assistance for apprentices.

  Employers

  As an employer of an Australian Apprentice, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring, training and retaining an apprentice. Find out more about your eligibility for financial assistance