Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade is your pathway to becoming a fitting machinist, fitter and turner or CNC machinist. Discover skills in traditional and emerging technologies and be ready to join in-demand industries like mechanical engineering, oil and gas drilling, Defence Force construction and power generation.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn:

• Technical drawing and interpretation
• Engineering principles
• Communication and planning skills
• WHS regulations and codes of practices

Be skilled in fitting and machining techniques including:

• Lathe machine and milling machine operations
• Surface grinding
• Machine and equipment installation and alignment
• Precision measurement and fitting techniques
• Maintenance and overhaul procedures
• Fluid power
• Computer-controlled equipment

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career, including:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical aptitude to use appropriate tools
• Communication skills to work as part of a team and understand mechanical terminology

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level

Career opportunities:

• Blacksmith
• Boilermaker
• Fabrication tradesperson
• Pressure welder

GROW YOUR CAREER

Strengthen your knowledge and advance your career opportunities with these engineering study options:

• Certificate IV in Engineering
• Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

INDUSTRY DEMAND

The manufacturing and engineering industry employs around 590,000 workers in Australia and contributes $74 billion in gross value to our economy.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.