Want to become a qualified fabricator, specialising in sheetmetal work? Here's the qualification you need!
With the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, you'll gain skills and knowledge for professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes using different equipment and materials.
You'll also learn how to use a range of hand tools and different types of industrial machinery, and take measurements and perform calculations for fabrication projects.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Our well appointed workshops and expert lecturers will give you the skills you need to succeed in fabrication
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) you'll be looking at a trades career as a sheet metal worker in manufacturing industries producing products such as, roofing products, air-conditioning ducts, electrical switchboards and hospitality equipment such as range hoods and bench tops.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to use workshop machines, and hand and power tools safely to create and work with light metal fabrications.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working) is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
Are you looking for a career creating and repairing metal structures and products?
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) you'll be ready for a career as a sheetmetal worker or light metal fabricator in industries such as mining, commercial and residential construction, hospitality, medical, food, defence, commercial, recreational marine, automotive and aviation.
The course begins by establishing the foundation skills that are required to be a successful sheetmetal tradesperson. Students undertake workshop and classroom projects to develop the skills and knowledge required by a tradesperson.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.