Certificate III In Engineering - Mechanical Trade

If you want to become a highly skilled mechanical tradesperson in the metals and engineering industry, this course is for you

During this course, you’ll learn about mechanical and thermal cutting; marking out; tool making; general machining; maintenance; mechatronics; fluid power; shaping and joining metal using computer numerical control (CNC) machinery; computer-aided drafting; and workplace safety.

Course code: MEM30205
CRICOS: 061885G
Location: Dandenong
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Commencing: February, July

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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 toolmaker, machinist or fitter.

The course can be completed full time over one year.

Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Diploma Of Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

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.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
MEM07007C	Perform milling operations
MEM07022C	Program CNC wire cut machines
MEM07006C	Perform lathe operations
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM07011B	Perform complex milling operations
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07021B	Perform complex lathe operations
MEM07039A	Write programs for industrial robots
MEM07012B	Perform complex grinding operations
MEM07014B	Perform electro-discharge machining operations (edm)

Admission requirements
Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent, IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5.5
Fees
$12 900 tuition fees per year plus $450 material fees
*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Possible job outcome	toolmaker machinist fitter mechatronics tradeperson

Skills recognition

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