MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)

National ID: MEM31922 State ID: AE16

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Spark up your future career!

If you are looking to get trade qualified as a boilermaker / welder, this is the course for you!

You will learn professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. You will also gain proficiency using hand tools, industrial machinery, taking measurements and performing calculations so that you're ready to become a licensed tradesperson.

This qualification is for trade apprentices working under qualified boilermakers or welders.

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 here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

RTO Entry Requirements

This training can only be accessed through a training contract arrangement as an Apprentice.

Work placement

For more information about job and career pathways, visit Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding).

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2024

Details

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 year training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

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When	Available all year round, 2024
Where	Geraldton
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete units of competence to the value of ninety six (96) points (12 core to the value of 33 points plus elective units to the value of 63 points) from those listed below. On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$82.02
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$60.45
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$112.11
MEM12024	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$60.45
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	$29.16	$8.64	$46.47
MEM14006	Plan work activities	$51.84	$15.36	$66.15
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$36.66
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$40.37
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training	$29.16	$8.64	$36.66
MEM18001	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$41.91
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$40.37
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$4.78

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05004	Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding	$29.16	$8.64	$49.76
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$49.76
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$44.48
MEM05010	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques	$116.64	$34.56	$186.72
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$44.48
MEM05037	Perform geometric development	$87.48	$25.92	$144.00
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$49.76
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$44.48
MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices	$58.32	$17.28	$93.83
MEM05056	Perform routine flux core arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$46.47
MEM05072	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$119.16
MEM05073	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$102.31
MEM05085	Select welding processes	$29.16	$8.64	$46.47
MEM05089	Assemble fabricated components	$116.64	$34.56	$197.49
MEM05090	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$102.31
MEM05091	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$98.75
MEM05092	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$119.16
MEM05096	Weld using flux core arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$102.31
MEM12007	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	$58.32	$17.28	$98.75

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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