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National code: MEM30305 Certificate (TAFE) Send me a link to this course

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as an engineering tradesperson (fabrication) within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies, such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.

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Duration

Up to 3 years of study (Wantirna campus)

Study mode

Part-time (day)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

Course structure

Part-time attendance on campus, one day per week, for training and assessing in skills and knowledge.

Units of study

Compulsory units

Perform engineering measurements (MEM12023A)
Perform computations (MEM12024A)
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment (MEM13014A)
Plan to undertake a routine task (MEM14004A)
Plan a complete activity (MEM14005A)
Apply quality systems (MEM15002A)
Apply quality procedures (MEM15024A)
Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A)
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment (MEM16007A)
Interact with computing technology (MEM16008A)
Assist in the provision of on the job training (MEM17003A)

Stream units

Completion of these units to the value of at least 40 points (each ten-hour unit is equal to one point):

Apply safe welding practices (40 hours) (MEM05052A)
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting (20 hours) (MEM05007C)
Perform routine oxy-acetylene welding (20 hours) (MEM05004C)
Perform routine manual arc welding (20 hours) (MEM05012C)
Perform routine gas metal arc welding (20 hours) (MEM05050B)
Use hand tools (20 hours) (MEM18001C)
Use power tools/hand held operations (20 hours) (MEM18002B)
Interpret technical drawing (40 hours) (MEM09002B)
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding (20 hours) (MEM05049B)
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding (40 hours) (MEM05019D)
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting and welding (20 hours) (MEM05008C)
Weld using manual metal arc welding (40 hours) (MEM05015D)
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process (40 hours) (MEM05016C)
Apply welding principles (40 hours) (MEM05026C)

Specialisation units

Completion of these units to the value of at least 76 points (each ten-hour unit is equal to one point):

Undertake manual handling (40 hours) (MEM11011B)
Mark off/out (general engineering) (40 hours) (MEM12006C)
Perform automated thermal cutting (20 hours) (MEM05009C)
Carry out mechanical cutting (20 hours) (MEM05005B)
Use workshop machines for basic operations (20 hours) (MEM07032B)
Perform brazing and silver soldering (20 hours) (MEM05006B)
Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications (20 hours) (MEM05014C)
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc process (40 hours) (MEM05018C)
Perform geometric development (60 hours) (MEM05037C)
Weld using gas metal arc welding process (40 hours) (MEM05017D)
Select welding process (20 hours) (MEM05051A)
Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process (40 hours) (MEM05020C)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

Possible progression into a variety of construction and engineering disciplines, such as boilermaking, structural fabrication, mining, and sheetmetal.

Aims and objectives

To provide the candidate with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the engineering fabrication and construction industry.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2018

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Estimated course fees for 2018*
You will need to pay this amount	$13,740	$4,760

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Estimated course fees for 2018*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$13,740

$4,760

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2018 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$952	$317

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,090.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Fees for 2019

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Estimated course fees for 2019*
You will need to pay this amount	$14,290	$4,960

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Estimated course fees for 2019*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$14,290

$4,960

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2019 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$992	$331

Indicative nominal course hours: 1,090.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Year 10 pass preferable and engaged as an apprentice.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply for apprenticeships and traineeships.

Find out more

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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