Are you looking for a career making heavy metal objects?
Following this pre-apprenticeship program, graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including: mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer controlled metal plate cutting equipment.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more about half price the fee cap eligibility here.
^ Please note: You'll pay half price for the course fees, other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities include:
- Welder
- Fabricator in a broad range of industries including mining resources, heavy haulage and road transports, construction, agriculture machinery, mechanical and civil engineering, refineries, material bulk handling and defence.Â
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab)  or Jobs and Skills WA
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Light Yc)
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.Â
Locations and study options
Click on your preferred location below to get started with your application or enrolment.
Semester 1, 2021
Carnarvon - Pre-Apprenticeship
A Pre-Apprenticeship course enables you to experience what it is like to work in a trade before you make a commitment to an Apprenticeship course or trade area. Pre-Apprenticeships do not require you to have an employment contract.
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2021 |
| Where | Carnarvon |
| How | Pre-Apprenticeship |
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NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
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Semester 2, 2021
Geraldton - Pre-Apprenticeship
A Pre-Apprenticeship course enables you to experience what it is like to work in a trade before you make a commitment to an Apprenticeship course or trade area. Pre-Apprenticeships do not require you to have an employment contract.
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2021 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| How | Pre-Apprenticeship |
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NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Find out about our flexible fee payment options here.