Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)

National ID: MEM30305 State ID: WT77

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Available all year round, 2022

Northam - Apprenticeship

Geraldton - Apprenticeship

Kalgoorlie - Apprenticeship

Secure 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!

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

Important information

This qualification has been superseded and is in a transition period.

This course is available as an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 3-4 years. It combines on the job learning and scheduled training with a registered training provider such as Central Regional TAFE. This course is offered via an Apprenticeship pathway. Find out more here.

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

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.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2022

Details

An Apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program usually lasting three (3) to four (4) years. It combines on-the-job learning with scheduled training blocks at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

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Duration	3 Years
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Northam
How	Apprenticeship

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Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy / Welding YH) students must successfully complete units of competency as outlined below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$105.98
MEM12024A	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$57.15
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment	$6.48	$1.92	$8.52
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity	$51.84	$15.36	$62.54
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$28.86
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16
MEM17003A	Assist in the provision of on the job training	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$35.35

Elective

Unit Selection

All units listed below must be completed to achieve this qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and or silver soldering	$29.16	$8.64	$39.62
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05008C	Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05010C	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques	$116.64	$34.56	$176.52
MEM05011D	Assemble fabricated components	$116.64	$34.56	$186.70
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05014C	Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM05036C	Repair/replace/modify fabrications	$58.32	$17.28	$81.51
MEM05037C	Perform geometric development	$87.48	$25.92	$136.13
MEM05047B	Weld using flux core arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05051A	Select welding processes	$29.16	$8.64	$43.93
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices	$58.32	$17.28	$88.70
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$77.54
MEM12007D	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$39.62
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Geraldton - Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

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Duration	3 Years
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Apprenticeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Find out about our flexible fee payment options here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy / Welding YH) students must successfully complete units of competency as outlined below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$105.98
MEM12024A	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$57.15
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment	$6.48	$1.92	$8.52
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity	$51.84	$15.36	$62.54
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$28.86
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16
MEM17003A	Assist in the provision of on the job training	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$35.35

Elective

Unit Selection

All elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05008C	Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05010C	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques	$116.64	$34.56	$176.52
MEM05011D	Assemble fabricated components	$116.64	$34.56	$186.70
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05016C	Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$112.65
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$112.65
MEM05037C	Perform geometric development	$87.48	$25.92	$136.13
MEM05047B	Weld using flux core arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05051A	Select welding processes	$29.16	$8.64	$43.93
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices	$58.32	$17.28	$88.70
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$77.54
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$57.15
MEM12007D	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$39.62
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Kalgoorlie - Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

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Duration	3 Years
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Kalgoorlie
How	Apprenticeship

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Find out about our flexible fee payment options here(opens in a new tab) .

Units and fees

To achieve the Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy / Welding YH) students must successfully complete units of competency as outlined below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$105.98
MEM12024A	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$57.15
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment	$6.48	$1.92	$8.52
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity	$51.84	$15.36	$62.54
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$28.86
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16
MEM17003A	Assist in the provision of on the job training	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$35.35

Elective

Unit Selection

Students must complete all elective units to obtain the full qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05008C	Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05009C	Perform automated thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$31.64
MEM05010C	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques	$116.64	$34.56	$176.52
MEM05011D	Assemble fabricated components	$116.64	$34.56	$186.70
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM05018C	Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05036C	Repair/replace/modify fabrications	$58.32	$17.28	$81.51
MEM05037C	Perform geometric development	$87.48	$25.92	$136.13
MEM05047B	Weld using flux core arc welding process	$58.32	$17.28	$96.72
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05051A	Select welding processes	$29.16	$8.64	$43.93
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices	$58.32	$17.28	$88.70
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$77.54
MEM12007D	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes	$58.32	$17.28	$93.35
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$39.62
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

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MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)

Available all year round, 2022

Secure a career making and fixing all things mechanical.

Half price fees apply!

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