Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Overview

As an apprentice fabricator (boilermaker or metal fabricator), you will learn and develop skills in metal fabrication, pattern development and, welding that are required to work as an Fabrication Tradesperson – within the metal, engineering, manufacturing or associated industries.

You must be employed under an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement to undertake this course. For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Delivery Methods

• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

Ongoing intakes throughout the year.

When You Can Enrol

You can enrol in this course anytime throughout the year – apply now!

Duration

APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 4 YEARS

Schedule

Block release and a blend of classroom and workplace assessment. Days: Monday to Friday (may be subject to change) | Time: 8am-4.15pm

[Excluding Public Holidays]

Requirements

You must be a signed-up through an employer in an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement. We recommend that you have basic language and literacy skills. We recommend that you complete Year 10 maths and science. Must supply own PPE, including Welding helmet, Safety boots, suitable clothing and safety glasses. Must supply own hand tools, calculator, writing materials (blue or black pens, 2H pencils pacer style, eraser) and measuring equipment. Learning material is on Moodle, hence it recommended to bring own laptop (laptops are available to loan while on campus).

Toolbox containing the following tools:

• 300mm steel rule
• 5m tape or equivalent
• Engineers or combination square
• Centre punch
• Scribe
• 25mm chisel
• Dividers 250-300mm “wing” not spring
• Engineers hammer

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course and employer outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, involving on-campus and workplace assessment. To successfully complete this course, students must complete work outside of the classroom, meaning you will be required to complete work at home/in your own time.

The skills and knowledge you develop from your training will be assessed using a combination of the following methods: -Observation at work -Observation in simulated environment (e.g. at TAFE) -Project/assignment/activity -Practical assessment -Interview/oral questioning -Portfolio of your work -Third party (workplace) report

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Skills developed

Metal fabrication and welding
Sheet metal work
Computer controlled equipment
Stainless steel finishing

Compulsory Units

MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006 Plan work activities
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Selectable Units

MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05008 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping
MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting
MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05011 Assemble fabricated components
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015 Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05017 Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018 Perform advance welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05019 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05037 Perform geometric development
MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05051 Select welding process
MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices
MEM07032 Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
Optional/Interchangable units
MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing
MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding
MEM05047 Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05036 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
MEM05016 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05020 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $3,500.00 (Tuition $3,500.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $700.00 (Tuition $700.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $12,000.00 (Tuition $12,000.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Fees indicated are inclusive of all units required for the FULL (3-4 Year) duration of the apprenticeship and are subject to applicable credit transfer or RPL.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments (NSW funding may be accessible for NSW apprentices). If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Metal fabrication tradesperson Boilermaker Welder

Pathways

MEM40119 - Certificate IV in Engineering MEM40422 - Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting 22478VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled.

For further information about apprenticeships & traineeships, please visit https://www.wodongatafe.edu.au/courses/apprenticeships-traineeships

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.