Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
National Course Code: MEM30505
Overview
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.
Locations
This course is currently available at 3 campus locations across NSW. Enquire now for other locations.
Course details
People who are successful in this industry have:
- An interest in engineering design, principles and concepts
- Enthusiasm for practical skills in engineering and related areas
- Mechanical aptitude
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify what knowledge or skills need further development. In this course you will undertake:
- Theory based knowledge assessments
- Practical based skills assessments
The Certificate III level course provides you with a strong foundation in engineering principles that underpin all future studies.
Certificate IV enables you leverage your base knowledge gained in the Certificate III and direct your career into a specialist engineering field.
You will gain hands-on experience in:
- Safe work practices
- Technical drawing
- Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
- Using basic power tools and hand tools
- Materials science and material testing
You will work on a real world project drafting technical drawings of engineering components commonly used in manufacturing industries.
TAFE NSW offers you a variety of online and on campus study environments - industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study areas, presentation areas and general student facilities - to enhance your learning and employability.
This first-step qualification provides a pathway into rapidly growing sustainable engineering industries, such as solar and wind energy, mechanical automations and robotics.
This qualification provides you with a pathway into new and emerging technologies like sustainable engineering for solar and wind energy, mechanical automations and robotics.
This course is the first step to a career of endless possibilities.
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Gosford: Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: Anytime
- Duration: 1 Year
Newcastle (Drafting): Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
Newcastle (Mechanical Design): Blended
- Fee Free if Eligible for JobTrainer
- Start Date: 12 Jul 2021
- Duration: 36 Weeks
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