Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)
National ID: MEM30305 | State ID: WT77
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH) you'll be looking at a trades career as a boilermaker, welder, or fabricator in industries such as mining or construction.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to create and work with metal fabrications, using workshop machines, hand and power tools, metal, gas, flux core, tungsten, arc welding, thermal cutting, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Half price courses under the Lower Fees, Local skills initiative are half price for everyone, plus there are fee caps. The fees cap means that regardless of how much your course fees are, under Lower fees, local skills you will not pay more than a set total amount.
The concession rate course fee cap of $400 (from the date the new fee applied) applies to:
- All students aged 15-24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
The non-concession course fee cap is $1,200 (from the date the new fee applied).
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
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 |
This course is available as an apprenticeship.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at Central Regional TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
- Earn a wage while you train
- Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
- Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
- Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.
Job opportunities
Job opportunities include: Boilermaker, welder, or fabricator in industries such as mining or construction.
Study pathway
Further study opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our
Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more
here.
International Students
International students please visit
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2019
Geraldton Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
On The Job
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade are: • completion of all core units of competency listed below, and • completion of Group A Fabrication stream units listed above to the value of at least 40 points, and • completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation units to bring the total value to at least 73 points
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05016C |
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D |
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Find out more
An Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 12 months or more. Find out more
here.
Kalgoorlie Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
On The Job
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade are: • completion of all core units of competency listed below, and • completion of Group A Fabrication stream units listed below to the value of at least 40 points, and • completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation units to bring the total value to at least 73 points. This training will be delivered over a maximum period of 2.5 years (five semesters) through Block release program. Block release: Apprentices will be required to attend • 4x2 week blocks in first year; • 4x2 week blocks in second year; • 1x2 week block in third year. • 1x3 week block in third year.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05009C |
Perform automated thermal cutting |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05036C |
Repair/replace/modify fabrications |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Find out more
An Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 12 months or more. Find out more
here.
Northam Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
On The Job
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006C |
Perform brazing and or silver soldering |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05014C |
Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05036C |
Repair/replace/modify fabrications |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM03003B |
Perform sheet and plate assembly |
| MEM05016C |
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D |
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM11011B |
Undertake manual handling |
Find out more
An Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 12 months or more. Find out more
here.
Available all year round, 2020
Geraldton Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05016C |
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D |
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Kalgoorlie Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05009C |
Perform automated thermal cutting |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05036C |
Repair/replace/modify fabrications |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Northam Campus - Apprenticeship
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
3 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
Apprenticeship
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
| MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
| MEM13014A |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
| MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
| MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM05005B |
Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006C |
Perform brazing and or silver soldering |
| MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05008C |
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05010C |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05011D |
Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05014C |
Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications |
| MEM05015D |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05036C |
Repair/replace/modify fabrications |
| MEM05037C |
Perform geometric development |
| MEM05047B |
Weld using flux core arc welding process |
| MEM05049B |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
| MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12007D |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
| MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
| MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM03003B |
Perform sheet and plate assembly |
| MEM05016C |
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05018C |
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05019D |
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM11011B |
Undertake manual handling |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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