Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

AQF Qualification code:

MEM30305

About this program:

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the engineering industry. This course is designed for a general fabrication tradesperson, there are specific apprenticeship programs for the traditional trade areas of boilermaking, sheetmetal working, patternmaking, surface finishing, welding, and casting and moulding. Students will learn how to apply safe work practices necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally used on-the-job. These include:

• Manual metal arc welders (MMAW)
• Gas metal arc welders (GMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
• Oxyacetylene welders
• Angle grinders

Job Summary:

The apprentice undertaking this role will be involved in:

• Fabrication
• Welding
• Forging
• Structural steel erection
• Sheetmetal working
• Metal finishing
• Pattern making
• Moulding

and in the use of related computer controlled equipment using metals, plastics, carbon fire, composite materials ceramics and other materials.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various metal and engineering sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Boilermaker (Heavy Fabrication)
• Sheetmetal Worker (Light Fabrication)
• Engineering Production Worker

Pathways to further Learning:

Graduates of this qualifcation combined with a Queensland Certificate of Education gained after completion of the School-based Program may continue further study at a higher level qualification in VET or Tertiary . This pathway can include:

• Certificate IV
• Diploma
• Degree