Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Jobs and Skills WA: Engineering, fabrication, welding courses

Gain skills and knowledge to work safely in metal fabrication and learn how to use a variety of industry tools and machinery

Fabricators are highly valued in a range of industries, with fantastic job and career opportunities.

This course is for trades including boilermakers, blacksmiths, welders, sheetmetal workers and others working in the metal fabrication and welding fields — whether you want to pursue the creative, engineering or structural side of fabrication — this is for you!

You'll gain skills and knowledge to work safely in metal fabrication — including the use of chemicals; and learn how to perform complex measurements, use a variety of industry tools and machinery for different welding processes including flux core arc, and working to quality standards. You'll also learn how to do heat treatments and testing including inspections, set and edit computer controlled machines and processes, and lathe operations.

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.

Low fee
Apprenticeship or traineeship
School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
STEM
Industry: Engineering and Mining
National course code: MEM31922 | WA State ID: BIX1

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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.The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Industry Training & Workplace Services, offers Apprenticeships in MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade. Students will learn the skills and knowledge at a professional level in mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. ITWS can create individual training plans that cater to your businesses job requirements and needs. Our training organisation delivers apprenticeships over a 4-year period that closely aligns with the apprentice competency-based wage progression Don’t hesitate to call us on 90227100 if you have any enquiries about this qualification. 

Delivery location

Goldfields-Esperance

K.L MILLS & N.A MILLS T/A NAM Training facilitate apprenticeships in MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. These are delivered by a combination of on and off the job training and assessment at the apprentices’ workplace in employer provided venues. Units of competency are selected to meet workplace and industry standards. Unit selection can be tailored to suit abrasive blasting/industrial painting, anodising/electroplating and/or powder coating. Training is delivered face to face, one on one or groups of apprentices, depending on apprentices’ and workplace needs. Our trainer negotiates the training and assessment arrangements with enterprise representatives who are responsible for current work skills training in the workplace, and with site management officials where applicable. Some of the apprenticeship may be achieved by formal skills recognition processes, such as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where suitable. Apprentices may take 6-48 months to complete the apprenticeship. The enrolment term depends on the current skills and knowledge of the apprentice and is negotiated with the apprentice and the employer. 

Delivery locations

Perth
South West

This qualification is for individuals who are either already tradespersons or are seeking to become apprentices in the engineering field. They have practical experience and knowledge in engineering, manufacturing, and related industries. The qualification is designed for learners who are seeking to advance their careers and expand their trade-level competencies. The learners in this group may already be working in roles such as mechanical maintenance tradespersons, welders, fabrication structural tradespersons, or toolmaking tradespersons. The learner group may include individuals employed in various workplace settings, including manufacturing plants, factories, foundries and distribution centers. They may have experience working with production personnel and are familiar with the demands and challenges of the engineering industry. Some learners within this group may already hold a relevant MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package Certificate III qualification. These learners have acquired competencies through their previous qualifications and can use credit recognition to streamline their progress towards completing this qualification. Overall, the learner group for this qualification consists of motivated and experienced individuals who are committed to advancing their careers as an engineering tradespersons. They are eager to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and take on more specialized roles within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Delivery location

Perth

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