Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Overview

Learn valuable skills in a challenging but rewarding career. As an apprentice Fitter and Turner, Maintenance worker, CNC Machinist, this qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

You must be employed under an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement to undertake this course. For further information, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Engagement team on 1300 69 8233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au

Duration

APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 4 YEARS

Requirements

You must be a signed-up through an employer in an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement. We recommend that you have basic language and literacy skills. We recommend that you complete Year 10 maths and science. Must supply own PPE, including welding helmet, safety boots, suitable clothing and safety glasses. Must supply own hand tools, calculator, writing material and measuring equipment. Learning material is on Moodle, hence it recommended to bring own laptop (laptops are available to loan while on campus).

Toolbox containing the following tools

300mm steel rule 5m tape or equivalent Engineers or combination square Centre punch Scribe 25mm chisel Dividers 250-300mm “wing” not spring Engineers hammer

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course and employer outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, involving on-campus and workplace assessment.

The skills and knowledge you develop from your training may be assessed using a combination of the following methods: -Observation at work -Observation in simulated environment (e.g. at TAFE) -Project/assignment/activity -Practical assessment -Interview/oral questioning -Portfolio of your work -Third party (workplace) report

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Skills Developed

By the end of this qualification you will learn the following skills which can be applied to a range of mechanical trade work , in a manufacturing or engineering environment:

• Perform complex measurements & calculations
• Operate various machinery
• Undertake fitting and assembly of various components
• Maintenance and service of mechanical equipment
• Working to Australian Standards

Certification

On successful completion of this course, you will receive an AQF qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Fees indicated are inclusive of all units required for the FULL (3-4 Year) duration of the apprenticeship and are subject to applicable credit transfer or RPL. The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

MEM40119 - Certificate IV in Engineering MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting 22478VIC - Diploma of Engineering Technology

Careers

Mechanical tradesperson Fitter and turner Fitter and machinist Maintenance fitter Plant mechanic 1st class machinist

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process