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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

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Overview About this course

Become a trade-qualified sheet metal worker and collaborate with like-minded peers who love the challenge of working with metal as much as you do. Develop practical skills in fabrication as you create items like toolboxes, filing cabinets, extraction systems and commercial kitchen benches.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

  • Interpret technical drawings

  • Complete structural welding to standards

  • Use basic power tools and hand tools

  • Perform welding and thermal cutting

  • Work within safe work practices

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Experience in working to industry standards and codes in structural development and construction

  • The ability to design and fabricate items like tool boxes, pizza ovens and stainless steel sinks and bowls

  • Be comfortable with using industry-current equipment and workshops with a network of industry professionals and peers

  • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

  • Skills and knowledge to start your own business

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

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

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

Entry recommendations

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

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

  • The ability to work in different environments, including on and off-site, outdoors, indoors, confined spaces and high-temperature environments

  • Intermediate-level fitness to manage the physical demands of the role

  • An interest in mechanical principles and concepts

  • An enthusiasm for practical skills in mechanical trades, fitting and machining

  • To set you up for study success and ensure your skills match the demands of your course, TAFE NSW offers you a free Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. This assessment helps us to work with you to understand your individual study needs, to direct you to the right course for you and to give you the personalised support you need to succeed.

  • If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: sheetmetal worker, boilermaker and welder.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 1 Course

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The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working) does not have any post-graduate courses.

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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 (Sheetmetal working) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 96 units of competency, 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 drawing MEM09002

  • Undertake manual handling MEM11011

  • Perform engineering measurements MEM12023

  • Perform computations MEM12024

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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