MEM31922 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Study modeEmployer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units31
Apprenticeship training to be completed under the supervision of an employer. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Emerald, Mackay and Gladstone Campuses.

Overview

Level up your metal skills with our Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. Get hands-on training in welding and fabrication for a career in engineering. This course is available through apprentice delivery only.

This program provides the skills and knowledge required for engineering fabrication students in the areas of light/ heavy fabrication and welding.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy) or Engineering Fabrication Trade (Light- Sheetmetal) dependent on the electives chosen.

Structure & Availability

Standard Course Structure

Duration:

Approximately 960 hours of study time will be involved, however the training duration will depend on the electives and study mode selected.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05056Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM10010Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05090Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05091Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05092Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05096Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05072Perform advanced manual metal arc welding process
MEM05073Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM05085Select welding processes
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05089Assemble fabricated components
MEM05084Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

RPL Structure

Duration:

RPL only, as required by assessor


RPL Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05056Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM10010Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05090Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05091Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05092Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05096Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05072Perform advanced manual metal arc welding process
MEM05073Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM05085Select welding processes
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05089Assemble fabricated components
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM05084Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Emerald, Mackay and Gladstone Campuses.

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

This qualification is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as a registered apprentice in a relevant industry.  PT Thiess Indonesia employees are not Australian apprentices however the formal contract between PT Thiess Indonesia and employees is modelled from the Australian Apprenticeship pathway.  

Fees & Scholarships

$20,279
Fee for service
$586
Fee for service per unit
$293
RPL Fee for service per Unit

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Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.

Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.

User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more

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