Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- National Course Code: MEM30305
- TAFE NSW code: MEM30305-01V07-21TUM-999
Location – Tumut - Apprenticeship
Study Type
Part Time Day
Course Start Date
Anytime
Study Commitment
7.5 Hours per week
Duration
3 Years
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
Start your career in engineering and fabrication with the nationally accredited Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. This hands-on course is ideal for apprentices who work as boilermakers and welders in mining, manufacturing or shipping. Join an in demand industry and work on exciting projects like Defence Force construction, sustainable engineering 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 geometric development
- Fabrication techniques including forging and founding
- A range of welding and thermal cutting techniques
- Welding
- Balustrading and polishing
- Work, health and safety regulations
- Codes of practice
- Communication and planning skills
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career, including:
- Problem solving to translate designs into practical outcomes
- Communication excellence to work as part of team and understand engineering terminology
- Mechanical aptitude to use appropriate tools and calibrate equipment
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course will provide you with:
- A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
- The foundation knowledge and skill needed to become an Engineering tradesperson - mechanical
Career outcomes include:
- Boilermaker
- Fabrication trades
- Pressure welder
- Engineering patternmaker
- Blacksmith
GROW YOUR CAREER
Go on to further specialist fabrication study with the:
- MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering
INDUSTRY DEMAND
According to the Australian Government Job Outlook platform, the number of structural steel and welding trades workers is expected to grow to 82,700 by 2023, with around 47,000 further job openings over 5 years.
This course is superseded.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.
TRAINING PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade as an apprenticeship.
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the engineering industry evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
- Submit your training plan proposal (TPP) with your application
COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements that are necessary for you to complete your course work and be successful:
- A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) - you will need this before you can enter a construction site
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you:
- Completed Year 10 of high school
- A good understanding of Maths and English
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work in confined spaces, hot working environments and in onsite or offsite environments
- A reasonable level of physical fitness
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 Fabrication Tradesman after successful completion
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to satisfy all requirements of your NSW apprenticeship training plan. This includes all TAFE NSW assessment requirements along with all employer confirmation of competency.
- to provide and bring to each session appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include: safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear, suitable clothing such as cotton drill work wear and other equipment (e.g. ear protection or respiratory masks) in line with industry requirements for their workplace or worksite.
- to supply pens, pencils, paper and calculator
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
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a face to face part time day course. You will need to attend approximately 7.5 hours of class, 1 day a week, over 3 years.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- are new apprentice metal fabricators and welders as this stream is set up for Heavy fabricators.
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 will be transferred to the new course.
SERVICES AND STUDY 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
This course is currently scheduled on Monday from 8.30am to 4.30pm in TAFE NSW Tumut, Welding Workshop. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
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 |
|---|---|
| MEM05010C | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM05052A | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM05011D | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM05018C | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05020C | Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05016C | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM05037C | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05049B | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM05051A | Select welding processes |
| MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM05047B | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05017D | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05015D | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
Fabrication tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Welding, Boilermaking or Sheetmetal tradesperson). It would be expected that a Fabrication tradesperson would be working 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
Tumut
Capper & Howick Streets,
Tumut
Phone
131 601
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