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    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)

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    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)
    Overview

    About this course

    Learn in-demand blacksmithing skills and use your creativity. Build practical skills in forging, tempering, welding and heat treating through an apprenticeship in blacksmithing or a related trade.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • measure materials and draw simple freehand sketches

    • forge and shape materials using hand tools

    • heat, cool and treat materials using quenching, tempering and annealing

    • choose the right heat treatment for the job

    • use different welding techniques

    • apply safe work practices.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited trade qualification at Certificate III level.

    • Skills to weld, forge and shape parts used in blacksmithing.

    • The ability to make custom, handcrafted forged items.

    • Skills to choose the right heat treatment process for the job.

    • Credit towards a Certificate IV qualification.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    Apprenticeship

    • You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.

    • Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

    • Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

    Note:

    • You can also enter this course through a formal trade recognition process that recognises your previous experience. Choose the campus where you want to study, then call 131 601 to submit an enquiry for the head teacher (metal fabrication) at that campus.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

    • an aptitude for working with your hands and creativity

    • access to a computer or suitable device and strong internet (or you can use the computers in TAFE NSW Libraries and your classroom)

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.

    Note:

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your study needs so we can design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: blacksmith, farrier, welder, metal forger, metal designer and metal fabricator.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study4 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study3 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 96 weighting points, including 33 core and 63 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Interpret technical drawingMEM09002

    • Undertake manual handlingMEM11011

    • Perform engineering measurementsMEM12023

    • Perform computationsMEM12024

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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