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MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Duration

This program is offered as a 48 Month (4year) Australian Apprenticeship Training Contract.

Note: usually completed in approx. 3.5 years

You will be assigned an ATEC Case Manager who will work with you and your employer to develop a Training Plan that suits the needs of you and your employer.

Assessment

There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course. Skills will be trained and assessed through a blend of off-the-job (trade school), self paced study and on-the-job training.

Entry Requirements

Participants MUST:

  • Be signed into an approved Training Contract with an employer through an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network
  • Be 16 years or older for a standard apprenticeship training contract; or
  • 15 years or older for a school based apprenticeship training contract
  • Be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or hold an eligible VISA.
  • Have the ability to read, write and understand basic English and carry out basic mathematical calculations.
  • Have the physical ability to perform practical fabrication skills.

Fees

Full Fee

$13,800.00 (GST exempt)

Note: Fee for Service students (full fee paying) are required to pay a deposit (to a maximum of $1500) with the balance of fees due prior to the completion of training. Alternately, payment by direct debit can be arranged with a deposit required for this option.

Subsidised Fee

$3193.00 (GST exempt)

Supported by the Gov of SA

Learner Requirements

  • Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). Apply for an USI
  • Provision of Australian legal photo identification for enrolment purposes
  • Applicants will be required to attend an enrolment session and undertake a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at a level required to successfully complete the qualification. Potential clients who are identified as not meeting course requirements will be assisted with referral to appropriate support services.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

To be supplied by participant:

  • Safety Boots (steel cap)
  • Safety glasses (non-tinted)
  • Long pants
  • Long-sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing)
  • High visibility vest (high visibility shirt/jumper is acceptable)
  • Appropriate welding gloves and welding helmet

Outcome

On successful completion of all requirements of this course, learners will be issued with:

  1. A Record of Results; and a
  2. Certificate for the MEM31922 Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
    Note: Students who do not complete all the requirements of this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency that have been successfully achieved.

Course Units

Core course units

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

Group A - Fabrication Trade Stream Units

MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05012Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05037Perform geometric development
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM05073Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05074Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05085Select welding processes
MEM05089Assemble fabricated components
MEM05090Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05091Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05092Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

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This course is available at: Ottoway

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