Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM31922
Program Overview
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade apprenticeship prepares individuals for employment as Engineering Tradesperson-Fabrication in various industries. It covers metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing, and surface finishing. Graduates can pursue careers in metal engineering, manufacturing, and related sectors, including fitter and turner (metal), maintenance mechanic, and welder.
Program Outline
Outline:
This Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM31922) apprenticeship qualification equips learners for employment as Engineering Tradesperson-Fabrication in the metal, engineering, manufacturing and allied industries. This qualification involves undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing as an apprentice.
Teaching:
- Classroom instruction
- Work-based assessments
Careers:
Graduates can find careers in metal engineering, manufacturing industries and related sectors such as: Maintenance mechanic Mechanical fitter Metal fabricator Toolmaker Welder
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.
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- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
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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:
Applicants must be employed as an apprentice. Applicants must have a training contract with their employer, this contract must be registered with the VRQA and the apprentice must have been issued with an Epsilon number. 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. 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.
