Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade provides industry-recognised skills for work in the engineering and fabrication trade.
Skills development is undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship with on and off-the-job training as specified in the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.
The skills gained from this qualification apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work and welding.
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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.
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication TradeEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $15,470 | $5,370 | $1,074 |
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 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for vocational students.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,090.
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Entry requirements
Year 10 pass preferable and engaged as an apprentice.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059