Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Overview

As an apprentice fabricator (boilermaker or metal fabricator), you will learn and develop skills in metal fabrication, pattern development and, welding that are required to work as an Fabrication Tradesperson – within the metal, engineering, manufacturing or associated industries.

You must be employed under an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement to undertake this course.

For further information please visit our Apprenticeship and Traineeship section of our website: Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Wodonga TAFE

Please note: This qualification is scheduled to be replaced and the information provided here is indicative only. For more information, please see Frequently Asked Questions

Where and When

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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 materials (blue or black pens, 2H pencils pacer style, eraser) 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. To successfully complete this course, students must complete work outside of the classroom, meaning you will be required to complete work at home/in your own time.

The skills and knowledge you develop from your training will 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

Metal fabrication and welding Sheet metal work Computer controlled equipment Stainless steel finishing

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Compulsory Units

Selectable 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 (NSW funding may be accessible for NSW apprentices). 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

Metal fabrication tradesperson Boilermaker Welder

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

Click the Apply Now button in the list below for the time and location that interests you.