MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: MEM05 Metal and Engineering Industry
TAFE Course No: 9277
Nominal Hours: 864

This course is for people employed as apprentice mechanical fitters and machinists in the manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. You will gain the competencies required to work as a mechanical tradesperson in these areas. You will acquire skills and knowledge in workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures, systems and planning, engineering measurement, computations and computer technology plus some industry-specific skills in mechanical fitting and machining that are relevant to your current or intended employment. The course duration will vary depending on the training pathway agreed to between you, your employer and the TAFE college.

Career Opportunities: Mechanical tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Fitting and Machining Tradesperson) at level C10 under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award.

Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to enrol in other courses in the Metal and Engineering Training Package MEM05.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course, however students would normally be expected to be in, or seeking relevant employment in the Metal and Engineering Industry.

Modules/Units
Core:
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
Elective: contact the campus for details

Applying and Enrolling: This is an apprenticeship course. Attend the Enrolment session, where listed, or contact the campus to arrange a suitable enrolment time with the Engineering Head Teacher.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour Education Campus - 1 day (8 hours) per week for 3 years.
Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston on (02) 6659 3000 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Grafton - Apprentices only. Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Contact the Head Teacher, Mick Johnston, on (02) 6659 3000 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Kempsey - Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8.30 am - 4.45 pm.
Contact the Head Teacher, Dave Rouse or John Myers on (02) 6560 2900 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Taree - 1 day (8 hours) per week for 3 years.
Contact the Head Teacher, Cliff Trood on (02) 6591 3600 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Wollongbar - Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years.
Contact Peter Smith on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.