Program Overview

Introduction to the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade is a nationally recognized course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for engineering fabrication in the areas of light and heavy fabrication and welding.

Overview of the Program

This program is available through apprentice delivery only and provides hands-on training in welding and fabrication for a career in engineering. The course is structured to provide an industry-recognized skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy) or Engineering Fabrication Trade (Light - Sheetmetal), dependent on the electives chosen.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this qualification, graduates can pursue career opportunities as an Engineering Fabrication Trade (Heavy) or Engineering Fabrication Trade (Light - Sheetmetal), with the potential to work in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering.

Structure and Availability

The course structure consists of approximately 960 hours of study time, with the training duration depending on the electives and study mode selected. The course is available in various locations, including Rockhampton City, Emerald, Mackay, and Gladstone Campuses, with apprentices able to be accepted throughout the year.

Core Units

The core units of the program include:

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

Elective Units

The elective units of the program include:

• MEM05013: Perform manual production welding
• MEM05049: Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
• MEM05056: Perform routine flux core arc welding
• MEM10010: Install pipework and pipework assemblies
• MEM05005: Carry out mechanical cutting
• MEM05007: Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
• MEM05012: Perform routine manual metal arc welding
• MEM05050: Perform routine gas metal arc welding
• MEM05090: Weld using manual metal arc welding process
• MEM05091: Weld using gas metal arc welding process
• MEM05092: Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
• MEM05096: Weld using flux core arc welding process
• MEM05072: Perform advanced manual metal arc welding process
• MEM05073: Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
• MEM05052: Apply safe welding practices
• MEM05085: Select welding processes
• MEM12007: Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
• MEM05037: Perform geometric development
• MEM05010: Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
• MEM05089: Assemble fabricated components
• MEM05084: Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process
• MEM03003: Perform sheet and plate assembly
• MEM08010: Manually finish/polish materials

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification; however, students must be employed as a registered apprentice in a relevant industry. CQUniversity requires completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

Fees and Scholarships

The fee for service is $20,604, with a fee for service per unit of $606 and an RPL fee for service per unit of $455. CQUniversity offers various scholarships, bursaries, and stipends to support students in their studies.

How to Apply

To apply for this course, students must check the course requirements, get a Unique Student Identifier, find an employer, choose an AASN provider, and select CQUniversity as their training provider. Students can also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they meet the eligibility criteria.