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.
Where this qualification can take you
- Fitter and turner (metal)
- Maintenance mechanic
- Mechanical fitter
- Metal fabricator
- Toolmaker
- Welder
Units of competency
This qualification comprises 12 core units and 17 elective units.
- MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
- MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
- MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
- MEM12024 Perform computations
- MEM14006 Plan work activities
- 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
- MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
- MEM05085 Select welding processes
- MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices
- MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
- MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
- MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
- MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
- MEM06003 Carry out heat treatment
- MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
- MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting
- MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- MEM05037 Perform geometric development
- MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
- MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
- MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process
- MEM05065 Maintain weld records
- MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components
- MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
How you'll be assessed
- Practical demonstration
- Written knowledge tasks
- Workplace / simulation evidence
Pathway options
After completing this qualification, you may progress through the following pathway:
Exit point & award
Students that successfully complete all 29 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure and mandatory 160hrs work placement, will be issued with MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.
Additional information
For full terms, conditions and student life information, please refer to our Student Handbook.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years at the time of enrolment
- English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in each module) or equivalent test accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. View accepted tests →
- Year 12 qualification or equivalent academic background
RPL & Credit Transfer
Fast track your qualification by gaining credit for your existing skills and prior learning. If you have relevant experience or completed units / qualifications, indicate RPL / Credit Transfer in your application.
Australian Health and Management Institute Pty Ltd recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations.
Tuition & fees
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