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    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

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    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
    Overview

    About this course

    Become a sheetmetal worker through an apprenticeship. Build metal-fabrication skills that employers need. Make products like toolboxes, air-extraction systems and commercial kitchens. Develop practical skills for a strong trade career.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

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

    • interpret technical drawings

    • create flat patterns for sheetmetal fabrication

    • perform welding and thermal cutting to industry standards

    • use power and hand tools

    • use mechanical cutting, forming and polishing equipment

    • follow 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.

    • Confidence using industry-specific tools and equipment.

    • Experience in industry standards for sheetmetal fabrication.

    • The ability to design and fabricate items from sheet metal.

    • Credits 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.

    • This course can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Apprenticeship

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

    • You must be registered with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application.

    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:

    • the ability to work in a range of environments, such as on-site and off-site, indoors and outdoors, in confined spaces and in hot conditions

    • a reasonable level of fitness to handle the physical demands of the job

    • access to a computer or suitable device and strong internet (or you can use computers in TAFE NSW libraries and in 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 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:

    Metal Engineering Process Worker

    Metal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      89%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      2,700 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      42 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $1,050

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      42 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Entry level

    • Gender share

      6% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Moderate Growth

    Other jobs include: sheetmetal worker, metal fabricator, boilermaker and welder.

    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 study5 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study4 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 (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 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

    Study options

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