Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

MEM30522

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work including undertaking production planning, scheduling, work studies, estimating material requirements, inspection, quality control, laboratory procedures, supplier evaluation, non-destructive testing, metallurgy, drafting, assisting in design and development work of product and processes and other technical tasks.

This qualification is designed to provide an entry pathway to technician work in industry and is available through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Traineeship or through formal skills and knowledge recognition.

In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.

There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Engineering Technician

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment Core
Interact with computing technology Core
Organise and communicate information Core
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit Elective
Analyse and improve manual handling processes Elective
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications Elective
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste Elective
Apply basic knowledge of casting operations Elective
Apply competitive systems and practices Elective
Apply cost factors to work practices Elective
Apply quick changeover procedures Elective
Assist in sales of technical products Elective
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain Elective
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout Elective
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures Elective
Calculate stresses in simple structures Elective
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems Elective
Contribute to the development of products or processes Elective
Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings Elective
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections Elective
Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings Elective
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project Elective
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements Elective
Ensure process improvements are sustained Elective
Improve cost factors in work practices Elective
Interpret basic binary phase diagrams Elective
Interpret cost and waste in terms of customer value Elective
Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing Elective
Measure and sketch site information Elective
Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes Elective
Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes Elective
Monitor process capability Elective
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements Elective
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Participate in product engineering Elective
Participate in quality assurance techniques Elective
Perform basic statistical quality control Elective
Perform computations Elective
Perform engineering measurements Elective
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product Elective
Prepare a simple production schedule Elective
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers Elective
Produce basic engineering detail drawings Elective
Produce basic engineering drawings Elective
Produce electrical schematic drawings Elective
Produce freehand sketches Elective
Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems Elective
Provide advanced customer service Elective
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings Elective
Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits Elective
Select common engineering materials Elective
Set up basic hydraulic circuits Elective
Set up basic pneumatic circuits Elective
Sustain process improvements Elective
Test the mechanical properties of materials Elective
Undertake basic eddy current tests Elective
Undertake basic magnetic particle tests Elective
Undertake basic penetrant tests Elective
Undertake basic process planning Elective
Undertake basic radiographic tests Elective
Undertake manual handling Elective
Undertake root cause analysis Elective
Undertake supervised procurement activities Elective
Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests Elective
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace Elective
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools Elective
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models Elective
Use hand tools Elective
Use planning software systems in operations Elective
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing Elective
Use SCADA systems in operations Elective
Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace Elective
Work in a socially diverse environment Elective
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering Elective
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials Elective
Work safely with ionizing radiation Elective
Work safely with molten metals/glass Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Engineering - Technical sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Electrical Engineering Draftsperson

    ANZSCO 312311

    Electrical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of electrical installations and circuitry in support of Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

    ANZSCO 312511

    Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

    ANZSCO 312512

    Mechanical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of mechanical systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble and install mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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