Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- National Course Code: MEM30205
- TAFE NSW code: MEM30205-01V07-21MUS-999
Location – Muswellbrook (Apprenticeship)
Study Type
Part Time Day
Course Start Date
Anytime
Study Commitment
7.1 Hours per week
Duration
3 Years
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
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.
This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.
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This course is superseded.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.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade as either an apprenticeship or non-apprenticeship, so you can design the career you want.
Depending on the course you choose and the campus you want to study at you will need to provide evidence that you meet all relevant entry criteria.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the mechanical trade industry evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
- Submit your training plan proposal (TPP) with your application
Non-apprenticeship
There may be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice. Enquire today and our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will support you to understand any eligibility or entry requirements for our non-apprenticeship qualifications.
WORK PLACEMENT
There is no work placement requirement for apprentices taking this qualification, as you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
Non-apprentices will need to be in either relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments to complete the learning and assessment requirements.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you:
- Are adaptable to work in different environments, including outdoor and indoor work and confined spaces
- Have completed year 10 of high school
- Have a good understanding of Maths and English
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
- employed full time
- signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
- seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified Mechanical Engineer after successful completion
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- To demonstrate skills and performance evidence requirements in a simulated environment at a TAFE campus that is reflective of industry standards and activities. The simulated work environment will provide students with access to industry standard machinery, tooling and associated machinery to gain a real-world experience that aligns with their job role.
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 21 January 2021 | Anytime between 1.00pm to 5.00pm | Muswellbrook Campus, Building U (Mining Skills) |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Part-time day course. You will need to attend approximately 7.1 hours of class, over 1 days a week, for 3 years.
You may also be required to complete approximately 14.5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including review/assessment preparation and work placement.
You will be notified of which day you will need to attend.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Are apprentices under a Training Contract and is receiving appropriate structured on the job training while undertaking this qualification.
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
There is a new version of this course coming soon. If it is available before you complete your studies, you will be notified of your options and may be transferred to the new course.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student support and Services
- Accessibility and Disability Services
- Personal Counselling
- Vocational Counselling
- Learning Support
- International Student Support
- Scholarships
- Multicultural Support
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
Australian Apprenticeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
There are a range of study options for NSW Apprentices and eligible non-apprentices with relevant industry work experience in this course.
Under the NSW Government fee-free apprenticeship initiative, NSW apprentices that commence their training on or after 1 July 2018 may be eligible for fee-free training. Apprentices are required to provide evidence of their NSW apprenticeship to finalise their enrolment and applicable fees.
This course is also a TAFE NSW Trade Pathways Qualification and ideal if you have been working in this industry for an extended period of time but havent received a qualification. To be eligible to enrol as a non-apprentice and secure funding, you must firstly meet the Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria and be:
- over 21 years of age
- able to demonstrate and provide evidence of extensive industry experience and
- able to demonstrate relevant ongoing work experience and provide workplace evidence to support the achievement of competence.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
- PPE approximately: $150.00
- Text books approximately: $160.00
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Before you can start an apprenticeship, you first need to find an employer in the industry you're interested in that will support you through your studies. You and your employer should contact an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) and tell them you're interested in studying at TAFE NSW.
The ANP will help you and your employer to complete a Training Contract. Once you have a Training Contract, we will help you, your employer and the ANP to complete a Training Plan Proposal. Once you have both these documents, the ANP will lodge them with State Training Services, who will provide further advice about next steps.
Find out more: https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/apprenticeships_traineeships/index.html
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Find out more about Applying and Enrolling
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM07005C | Perform general machining |
| MEM07006C | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007C | Perform milling operations |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12006C | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18003C | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18004B | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18005B | Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings |
| MEM18006C | Repair and fit engineering components |
| MEM18007B | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18008B | Balance equipment |
| MEM18009B | Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM18012B | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18013B | Perform gland packing |
| MEM18018C | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18055B | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Mechanical tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Fitting and Machining Tradesperson) at level C10 under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award.
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Muswellbrook
59 Maitland Street,
Muswellbrook
Phone
131 601
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