Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter ZA)

National ID: MEM30205 | State ID: WT86

Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?

When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter ZA) you'll be looking at a trades career as a machinist metal, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to work with pumps and hydraulics, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives and transmissions, using workshop machines, hand and power tools, arc welding, thermal cutting, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.

Half price fees apply!

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200 or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more .

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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.

Important information

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.

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Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.

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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.

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Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by:

Calling your local campus on 1800 672 700 or completing the short course enquiry form at the bottom of your selected course page.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Available all year round, 2019

Geraldton Campus - Apprenticeship

Overview

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Overview

Duration	3 year/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Geraldton Campus
How	Apprenticeship On The Job

Units

The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitter ZA are: • Completion of all twelve (12) core units, and • Completion of Group A stream units to the value of at least 40 points, and • Completion of Group B specialisation units to bring the total value of elective units to at least 73 points. The course is delivered in 3 stages over three years in 24 weeks. Each stage compromises of a grouping of units which builds skills and knowledge for the qualification over the duration of the course. During Stage 1 the units relates to workplace safety and relevant legislation which provides knowledge and foundation for the remaining units. During Stage 2 the units comprises of General Elective units which provide for holistic skills development. During Stage 3 the units relates specifically to the specialist area for this qualification pathway.

Core

National ID	Unit Title
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
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
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and or silver soldering
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM18003C	Use tools for precision work
MEM18004B	Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005B	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18006C	Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18007B	Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18008B	Balance equipment
MEM18009B	Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18012B	Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18013B	Perform gland packing
MEM18018C	Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18020B	Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18055B	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM12006B	Mark off/out (general engineering)

Option

National ID	Unit Title
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task

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An Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 12 months or more. Find out more here.

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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

Units

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; • 2x2 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
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and or silver soldering
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07005C	Perform general machining
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12006C	Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003C	Use tools for precision work
MEM18004B	Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005B	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18006C	Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18007B	Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18008B	Balance equipment
MEM18009B	Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18012B	Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18013B	Perform gland packing
MEM18018C	Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18020B	Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18055B	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

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.

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MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter ZA)

Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?

Half price fees apply!

Entrance Requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Study pathway

How to apply

Entrance requirements for apprenticeships

Disclaimer

Further study opportunities

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Available all year round, 2019

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Core

Elective

Option

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Core

Elective

Course enquiry

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