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!
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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  . |
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
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.
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
Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
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:
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
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
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.
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
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 |
| 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 |
| MEM12006C |
Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| 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 |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
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.
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 |
| 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 |
| MEM12006C |
Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| 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 |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
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
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 |
| 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.
Engineering and Mining
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