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.
This course is in transition
The course code, title, units and content could be updated in the future. You'll receive further information on our website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your studies. To discuss your study options now, contact us.
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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 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
Units of study
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
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
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
Aims and objectives

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 |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
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.
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.
Entry requirements
How to apply
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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059