Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade MEM30219
Program Overview
This engineering tradesperson program equips apprentices with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in metalworking, engineering, and manufacturing. Through hands-on training on specialized machinery, students develop practical abilities in lathe, milling, drilling, and grinding operations. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for roles such as fitter and turner, mechanical fitter, and toolmaker.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course will teach you the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson – mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.
Teaching:
You’ll learn practical skills on special purpose machinery at our Construction Hub, giving you the chance to test out your theoretical knowledge. Some of the equipment you’ll become skilled at using includes lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinders. Learning a trade with us means you’ll get the hands-on learning to be job-ready when you graduate.
Careers:
After you've finished the course, you may choose to pursue one of the following careers: fitter and turner, fitter and machinist, mechanical fitter, metal fabricator, plant mechanic, tool and die maker, toolmaker.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
As part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission. Local admission requirements for applicants:
- must be employed as an apprentice with a training contract with their employer
- must have an active Epsilon number prior to commencing the course Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
