MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

• Aerospace 
• Civil construction 
• General Manufacturing 
• Marine
• Wind Turbine/Blade Repair technicians, 
• Vehicle component/panel manufacturing or other organisations as a composites specialist.
   

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

6 x 5 day Blocks of 7.6 hours days = 228 Hours Per Year x 3 years = 684. Nominal Hours 1080.
Activities / time commitment outside of class:
21 Hours of Pre-Post Learning per Block - 10.5 Hrs pre work and 10.5 Hours Post Work. 
10 Hours per unit of structured workplace learning is directed and accounted for between training release blocks. Total: 300 Hours Non-supervised/structured learning and assessment.                               36 hours of self-directed/independent learning. An expectation of approximately 1 hour per month over 36 months equating to 36 hours of informal self-directed/independent learning is achieved through some outside of hours reading of workbooks, trade magazines and periodicals, relevant trade social media groups and forums. Trade shows etc NB: Informal learning that is not necessarily measured also occurs as a result of the Apprentice/Mentor arrangement.

This qualification is open to apprentices ONLY

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.  

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: JBC

National course code: MEM31119

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

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Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $325

Other study costs

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

Introductory Pathways
•    22470VIC Cert II in Engineering Studies
•    22632VIC Cert II in Engineering Studies
Internal TAFE Pathways
•    MEM40119 Cert IV in Engineering
•    MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering – Technical
As per the training package - HE Pathways
•    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
•    Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours).
•    Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours)
•    Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours)
•    Bachelor of Mechatronic Systems Engineering (Honours)

This qualification is open to apprentices ONLY.

This qualification will provide graduates with the skills associated with a wide range of composites work, including laying up composites, selecting, handling, using and storing materials and components, undertaking repairs and modifications, selecting and using resin systems and joining techniques. Also refer to below

Key Learning Points    
•    Undertake blade inspections using a variety of methods (ground based/up-tower/portside).
•    Carry out all activities related to the blades maintenance processes to assure service level agreements and minimise service costs.
•    Performing onsite Fibre/coating repairs within technical expertise limits while following internal maintenance procedures.
•    Accurately report the status of Blade defects and collaborate with Blades Engineering support in assessing the complexity of the repair.
•    Collect factory acceptance test documents from the Wind Turbine Generator in relation to Blades and report non-conformities.
•    Act according to safety rules and quality procedures related to blades maintenance activities. 
•    Maintain operational requirements for the site Blade/fibre works during construction and maintenance phases, including repair scheduling, material/PPE planning, tooling requirements & repair execution. 
•    Gain a good understanding of technical drawings, follow written instructions and all repair procedures.
•    Measuring and marking out repair material.
•    Gain an understanding of manufacturing and engineering information.
•    Manual layup of composite repairs and other blade related works.
•    The apprentice will earn and learn on the job from experienced colleagues to gain job specific skills and will have the opportunity to develop their professional skills through formal learning.

Key Responsibilities & Duties     
•    Theoretical knowledge, whilst obtaining formal qualifications, which are recognised and fully transferrable within the Wind Industry.
•    You will be working at various sites building knowledge in areas including health and safety and blade familiarisation, whilst inspecting, maintaining and repairing composite components to a high-quality standard and to strict deadlines.
•    You will learn to perform blade related repairs and maintenance to the highest quality.
•    Excellent communication skills are required, along with the ability to accurately follow work process instructions.
•    You will have a keen sense of achievement and take pride in the work you undertake and produce.
•    The ability to work efficiently within a team is essential.
•    This role would suit someone who welcomes challenges, thrives in fast paced environments and is able to work with a mixture of new and old technologies.
•    You will build knowledge in composites and work with varied products such as carbon fibre, varied fibreglass material, core materials.
•    You will gain experience in varied structural and non-structural repairs using varied repair methods such as hand lamination, vacuum bag and infusion repairs.

You will be required to:    
•    Strictly adhere to health & safety policy and sa

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The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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