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MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Machining)

National ID: MEM30219 State ID: AD57
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Get qualified in a mechanical trade.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade must be completed as part of a of a four-year indentured apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work in a mechanical trade. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

  • Engineering measurements and computations
  • Manual heating and thermal cutting
  • Routine manual metal arc welding
  • Routine gas metal arc welding
  • Maintenance of machines and equipment
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Manual handling
  • Handle a range of tools
  • Dismantle, replace and assembly of engineering components
Half-price

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where 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 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

This course must be completed as part of a four-year indentured apprenticeship,

Core

National ID Unit title
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006 Plan work activities
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

 Elective

National ID Unit title
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07005 Perform general machining
MEM07006 Perform lathe operations
MEM07007 Perform milling operations
MEM07008 Perform grinding operations
MEM07011 Perform complex milling operations
MEM07021 Perform complex lathe operations
MEM10006 Install machine/plant
MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18003 Use tools for precision work
MEM18004 Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005 Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components
MEM18007 Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009 Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM18012 Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

This qualification prepares you for roles such as: 

  • Engineering tradesperson

Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook (opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .

Apprenticeship

 

Tuition fee*

Resource fee

Total fee

General

$1,561.68

$2,313.50

$3,875.18

Concession

$462.72

$2,313.50

$2,776.22

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2023
  • A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website 

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Delivery locations and study options

Details
Duration 3 years
When Date: 2023
Where Karratha Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Course fee $3,875.18

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