Certificate III In Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Become a highly skilled mechanical tradesperson in the metals and engineering industry

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.

This course is delivered at our Dandenong campus.

Course code: MEM30205
CRICOS: 061885G
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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. Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Diploma Of Engineering Technology (22229VIC) or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (V14217).

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 5.0
Fees
$14 400 tuition fees plus $450 material fees = $14 850 Annual course fee.
*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. Find out about help with fees.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Engineering - Mechanical Trade	Certificate IV In Engineering	Diploma Of Engineering Technology	Advanced Diploma Of Engineering Technology
Possible job outcome	toolmaker machinist fitter mechatronics tradeperson	toolmaker machinist computer numerical control (CNC) programmer certified welder production planning officer fitter	production technician programmable logic control (PLC) programmer	computer numerical control (CNC) programmer mechatronics engineer

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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