Duration
2.3 years (122 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
Career Outcomes
Sheetmetal Worker
Sheetmetal Workers cut, shape, join and finish metal to make, repair or maintain metal structures products. They produce metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) sheet products such as ducting, hoods, lightweight structures, sheet assemblies, tanks and containers using tools, welding and thermal cutting equipment and development techniques.
Metal Fabricator Manufacturing Technician
Metal Fabricator Manufacturing Technicians are frontline supervisors, responsible for production organisation and control in the welding area of automotive production. They may also undertake specialist or advanced work in gas metal arc welding and metal fabrication.
Advanced Fabrication Technician (Structural)
Advanced Fabrication Technicians (Structural) apply advanced development, fabrication and welding skills to repair, produce and assemble fabricated components and plant. Fabrications are repaired or produced from engineering drawings or transposed from existing fabrication shapes.
Welder
Welders cut, shape, join and finish metal to make, repair or maintain metal structures and products. They may specialise in welding mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, copper, brass, diecast metal and magnesium.
Blacksmith
Blacksmiths produce or repair metal articles. They heat metal to the correct temperature in a forge or electric furnace; hammer, punch or cut metal to size and shape; and harden finished articles by heating and cooling.
Aluminium Fabrication Production Worker
Aluminium Fabrication Production Workers produce aluminium products such as aluminium screens, doors and windows. They use a range of hand tools, hand held power tools, mechanical cutters and welding equipment.
Boilermaker
Boilermakers work with heavy gauge metals to manufacture or repair structures and containers that may have to withstand intense pressure. These include ships, boilers and storage tanks as well as frames, plate assemblies, pipe-work and vessels.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Outsource Institute of Technology Pty Ltd in 030701 - Mechanical Engineering.
- CRICOS course code: 119159M
- Provider: Outsource Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 030701 - Mechanical Engineering
- National qualification code: MEM31925
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 2.3 years (122 weeks)
- Locations: Surfers Paradise, QLD
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.