Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

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Overview

Train as a metal fabricator. Learn to weld, cut and shape metal while earning a wage through an apprenticeship.

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

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 (apprenticeship)
      • Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      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 an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    These apprenticeships are available:

    • Engineering Fabrication Trade
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Welding)
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)
    • Engineering Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)

  • 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 apprenticeship:
      4 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
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training Core
Interact with computing technology Core
Interpret technical drawing Core
Organise and communicate information Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Perform computations Core
Perform engineering measurements Core
Plan work activities Core
Undertake manual handling Core
Use hand tools Core
Use power tools/hand held operations Core
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering Core
Apply basic engineering design concepts Elective
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques Elective
Apply protective coatings (advanced) Elective
Apply protective coatings (basic) Elective
Apply safe welding practices Elective
Assemble fabricated components Elective
Carry out heat treatment Elective
Carry out mechanical cutting Elective
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions Elective
Control surface finish production and finished product quality Elective
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components Elective
Electroplate decorative finishes Elective
Electroplate engineering coatings Elective
Electroplate protective finishes Elective
Erect structures Elective
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment Elective
Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods Elective
Hand forge complex shapes Elective
Handle/move bulk fluids/gases Elective
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Install pipework and pipework assemblies Elective
Licence to operate a forklift truck Elective
Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) Elective
Maintain weld records Elective
Make up solutions Elective
Manually finish/polish materials Elective
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Elective
Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications Elective
Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process Elective
Operate and monitor machine and process Elective
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities Elective
Operate computer controlled machines and processes Elective
Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment Elective
Operate mobile load shifting equipment Elective
Order materials Elective
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping Elective
Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process Elective
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process Elective
Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process Elective
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process Elective
Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process Elective
Perform advanced welding using submerged arc welding Elective
Perform aluminothermic welding Elective
Perform automated thermal cutting Elective
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing Elective
Perform basic magnetic particle testing Elective
Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations Elective
Perform basic penetrant testing Elective
Perform basic statistical quality control Elective
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering Elective
Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations Elective
Perform drop and upset forging Elective
Perform electroplating operations Elective
Perform emergency first aid Elective
Perform geometric development Elective
Perform hand forging Elective
Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering Elective
Perform inspection Elective
Perform internal/external customer service Elective
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Elective
Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components Elective
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment Elective
Perform power hammer forging Elective
Perform power hammer forging of complex shapes Elective
Perform press forging Elective
Perform press forging of complex shapes Elective
Perform routine flux core arc welding Elective
Perform routine gas metal arc welding Elective
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding Elective
Perform routine manual metal arc welding Elective
Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding Elective
Perform routine submerged arc welding Elective
Perform soft soldering Elective
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing Elective
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work Elective
Prepare and produce specialised coatings Elective
Prepare basic engineering drawing Elective
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) Elective
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) Elective
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means Elective
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating Elective
Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium Elective
Repair springs Elective
Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications Elective
Select heat treatment processes and test finished product Elective
Select welding processes Elective
Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes Elective
Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines Elective
Set computer controlled machines and processes Elective
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment Elective
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace Elective
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations Elective
Use improvement processes in team activities Elective
Use tools for precision work Elective
Use workshop machines for basic operations Elective
Weld using flame powder spraying Elective
Weld using flux core arc welding process Elective
Weld using gas metal arc welding process Elective
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process Elective
Weld using manual metal arc welding process Elective
Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process Elective
Weld using submerged arc welding process Elective
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials Elective

Job prospects

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

  • Blacksmith

    ANZSCO 322111

    Blacksmiths shape bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Sheetmetal Trades Worker

    ANZSCO 322211

    Sheetmetal Trades Workers mark out, shape, form and join sheetmetal and other materials to make products and components.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Metal Engineering Process Worker

    ANZSCO 839111

    Metal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

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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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