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MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - fabrication within 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.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - SMB
Wimmera - Horsham
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Wimmera - Horsham
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
3 years
Qualification Code
MEM31922

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.  This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.  The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.  This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.

  • Welder
  • Welding supervisor
  • Metal Fabrication Tradesman
  • Sheetmetal worker

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.

PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES
MSMENV272
USE POWER TOOLS/HAND HELD OPERATIONS
MEM18002
USE HAND TOOLS
MEM18001
ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
MEM17003
INTERACT WITH COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY
MEM16008
ORGANISE AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION
MEM16006
PLAN WORK ACTIVITIES
MEM14006
WORK SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY IN MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING
MEM13015
PERFORM COMPUTATIONS
MEM12024
PERFORM ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS
MEM12023
UNDERTAKE MANUAL HANDLING
MEM11011
INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING
MEM09002
MARK OFF/OUT STRUCTURAL FABRICATIONS AND SHAPES
MEM12007
MANUALLY FINISH/POLISH MATERIALS
MEM08010
PERFORM OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE OF MACHINES/EQUIPMENT
MEM07001
REPAIR, REPLACE AND/OR MODIFY FABRICATIONS
MEM05094
WELD USING GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING PROCESS
MEM05092
WELD USING GAS METAL ARC WELDING PROCESS
MEM05091
WELD USING MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING PROCESS
MEM05090
ASSEMBLE FABRICATED COMPONENTS
MEM05089
SELECT WELDING PROCESSES
MEM05085
PERFORM ADVANCED WELDING USING GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING PROCESS
MEM05074
PERFORM ADVANCED WELDING USING GAS METAL ARC WELDING PROCESS
MEM05073
PERFORM ADVANCED MANUAL THERMAL CUTTING, GOUGING AND SHAPING
MEM05071
PERFORM ROUTINE FLUX CORE ARC WELDING
MEM05056
APPLY SAFE WELDING PRACTICES
MEM05052
PERFORM ROUTINE GAS METAL ARC WELDING
MEM05050
PERFORM ROUTINE GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING
MEM05049
PERFORM GEOMETRIC DEVELOPMENT
MEM05037
MONITOR QUALITY OF PRODUCTION WELDING/FABRICATIONS
MEM05014
PERFORM ROUTINE MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING
MEM05012
APPLY FABRICATION, FORMING AND SHAPING TECHNIQUES
MEM05010
PERFORM MANUAL HEATING AND THERMAL CUTTING
MEM05007
CARRY OUT MECHANICAL CUTTING
MEM05005

Students undertake skills development in the workplace and on campus. Students attend campus for 34 days per year with eight (8) hours per day of attendance over the entire three (3) year period.

Students do approximately 1 hour per week of self-directed/independent learning.

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

Must be an apprentice in engineering.

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: LCI

National course code: MEM31922

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.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$1,129$5,643$20,988

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

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

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 $1,415

Other study costs

Students must supply their own Personal Protective Equipment: welding Shield, welding gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, wire cutters, tool bag, shifting spanner x 2 (150mm and 300mm), combination set, scriber, scientific calculators, technical drawing implements.

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.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

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

School department

Federation TAFE