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Overview
About this course
Start your journey in engineering and build specialist skills for work as an engineering technician. You could work in metal, engineering or manufacturing, or move into an apprenticeship.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
understand technical drawings
use computer‑aided drafting (CAD) software
create detailed engineering drawings to Australian Standard AS 1100
develop 3D models using CAD
use maths in engineering tasks
apply basic programming on programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited qualification at certificate III level.
The chance to move into an engineering apprenticeship or traineeship.
Practical experience using CAD software.
A pathway to more study and future job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
maths skills at Year 10 level
a basic understanding of physics
an interest in engineering and design
enthusiasm for practical work and mechanical work.
The following foundation skills:
You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.
You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.
You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.
You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.
You can use maths to work out more detailed problems in different settings.
You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding info.
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.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: mechanical engineering draftsperson and mechanical engineering technician.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Technical does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Technical does not have any related courses.
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 - Technical qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 3 core and 7 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 - 3
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.
Organise and communicate informationMEM16006
Interact with computing technologyMEM16008
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentMEM30012
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