Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Engineering - Technical is your first step into the world of engineering. You will learn the underpinning principles of engineering design in a range of specialist areas. This course prepares you for further study or a trade apprenticeship.

This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:

• Organise and communicate information
• Interact with computing technology
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units in this course could include:

• Providing technical support in mechanical engineering design, operations and maintenance
• Principles of technical drawing and CAD (computer aided drafting)
• Material testing, non-destructive testing
• How to use hand tools and power tools
• Basic fluid power principles in hydraulic and pneumatic systems

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the personal qualities and skills needed to get ahead in this field:

• Strengthen your mechanical aptitude
• Fire up your passion for engineering design
• Enhance your communication skills

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will equip you with:

• Opportunities to secure an apprenticeship or traineeship in engineering
• A strong technical foundation to build on with continued specialist studies

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your learning to the next level with a TAFE NSW engineering study pathway:

• Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
• Diploma in Engineering Technical (Mechanical)
• Advanced Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)

INDUSTRY DEMAND

This first-step qualification provides a pathway into rapidly growing sustainable engineering industries, such as solar and wind energy, mechanical automations and robotics.