MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: MEM05 Metal and Engineering Industry
TAFE Course No: 9279
Nominal Hours: 864

This course is for metal fabrication apprentices and has replaced the former blacksmithing, boilermaking, welding and sheetmetal trade courses.

You will learn how to work with metal. The course will allow you to specialise in a specific area, depending on your work needs. Specialisations include: sheetmetal, ventilation and air-conditioning ducting, plate and structural sections, pressure vessels, the forging of custom parts and welding.

You choose your modules according to your industry classification. Depending on the modules you choose, you will acquire a variety of skills in marking out, forming, assembly and the welding of metals.

The course duration will vary depending on the training pathway agreed to between you, your employer and the campus. A standard pathway will consist of off-the-job training (usually three years) plus additional work experience.

Career Opportunities: Tradesperson (metal fabrication and associated industries).

Articulation: When you finish this course you can enrol in the MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering or other engineering courses.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

Competency 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
Electives: for details of available electives contact the campus

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.

Kempsey - Part-time day, 1 day per week for 3 years, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or 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.