MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Set yourself on the path to a career in the metal, engineering, or manufacturing industries with this hands-on course.

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Course overview

Set yourself on the path to a career in the metal, engineering, or manufacturing industries with this technical qualification. This course has been specifically developed to meet the needs of workers in the fabrication trade.

Demand for structural steel and welding trades workers in Australia continues to grow. According to the Government's Job Outlook service, there's likely to be around 47,000 job openings over the next five years with opportunities available in the manufacturing, construction and mining industries.

In this course you'll gain essential skills in fabrication including how to perform engineering measurements, perform computations, and use computing technology in a manufacturing and engineering technology context. You'll also develop a range of key employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-management.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors in metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, or welding.

What can I do?

Boilermaker
Motor Mechanic (General)
Fitter and Turner
Toolmaker
Welder
Sheetmetal Worker (First class)

Course outcome:

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Industry connections

At TAFE Queensland we maintain strong and relevant industry connections. Our teachers have their finger on the pulse and are equipped to guide you through your education to give you the ability to meet and exceed expectations set within the business world.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 96 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE :
MEM09002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret technical drawings.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE
MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE :
MEM11011

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE
MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE :
MEM12023

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE
MEM12024

Perform computations

UNIT CODE :
MEM12024

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to estimate approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carry out calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determine simple ratios and averages.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform computations

UNIT CODE
MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE :
MEM13015

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
UNIT NAME
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE
MEM14006

Plan work activities

UNIT CODE :
MEM14006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan familiar work activities, whilst following established procedures and work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures of the organisation.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Plan work activities

UNIT CODE
MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE :
MEM16006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015
UNIT NAME
Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE
MEM16008

Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE :
MEM16008

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE
MEM17003

Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE :
MEM17003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the provision of on-the-job training to others while undertaking normal duties and it may involve the replacement of normal duties with training duties for limited periods of time.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE
MEM18001

Use hand tools

UNIT CODE :
MEM18001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use hand tools

UNIT CODE
MEM18002

Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM18002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MEM05004

Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding

UNIT CODE :
MEM05004

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and perform routine oxy fuel gas welding of mild/low carbon steel and cast iron where the welding is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding

UNIT CODE
MEM05005

Carry out mechanical cutting

UNIT CODE :
MEM05005

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate a range of mechanical cutting and holing equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001
UNIT NAME
Carry out mechanical cutting

UNIT CODE
MEM05006

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

UNIT CODE :
MEM05006

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform brazing (including braze welding) and/or silver soldering and includes the preparation of materials and equipment and the inspection of the completed work.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

UNIT CODE
MEM05007

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

UNIT CODE :
MEM05007

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

UNIT CODE
MEM05010

Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

UNIT CODE :
MEM05010

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in fabrication, forming and shaping of a wide variety of shapes and products undertaken using a variety of forming and shaping techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05037 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

UNIT CODE
MEM05012

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

UNIT CODE :
MEM05012

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW) of low carbon mild steel where the welding is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform routine manual metal arc welding

UNIT CODE
MEM05037

Perform geometric development

UNIT CODE :
MEM05037

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in marking out general fabrications using geometric development techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform geometric development

UNIT CODE
MEM05049

Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

UNIT CODE :
MEM05049

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare the materials and carry out routine gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

UNIT CODE
MEM05050

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

UNIT CODE :
MEM05050

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare materials and carry out routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform routine gas metal arc welding

UNIT CODE
MEM05052

Apply safe welding practices

UNIT CODE :
MEM05052

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to identify risks associated with welding operations that would typically conform to AS 1554 General Purpose and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or equivalent on all commonly used metals and the implementation of techniques used to reduce or eliminate welding hazards.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Apply safe welding practices

UNIT CODE
MEM05056

Perform routine flux core arc welding

UNIT CODE :
MEM05056

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare the materials and carry out routine flux core arc welding (FCAW) and applies in a maintenance or manufacturing environment where the weld quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform routine flux core arc welding

UNIT CODE
MEM05071

Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping

UNIT CODE :
MEM05071

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging, and shaping to produce complex internal and external profiles.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007C , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping

UNIT CODE
MEM05072

Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05072

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in advanced welding using manual metal arc welding.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007 , MEM05012 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM05090 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05073

Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05073

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in advanced welding using gas metal arc welding.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007 , MEM05050 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM05091 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05074

Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05074

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in advanced welding using manual metal arc welding.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007 , MEM05049 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM05092 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05084

Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05084

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in advanced welding using flux core arc welding.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007 , MEM05052 , MEM05056 , MEM05085 , MEM05096 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05085

Select welding processes

UNIT CODE :
MEM05085

Unit description :
This unit of competency was developed for engineering fabrication trade training and the recognition of trade skills in selecting welding processes.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Select welding processes

UNIT CODE
MEM05089

Assemble fabricated components

UNIT CODE :
MEM05089

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and recognition of trade-level skills in the assembly of general fabricated components in plate, pipe and section or sheet in typical applications either on-site or in a fabrication workplace.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05005 , MEM05007 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Assemble fabricated components

UNIT CODE
MEM05090

Weld using manual metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05090

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in manual metal arc welding (MMAW) on heavy or light metal fabrications. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level MMAW welding skills.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05012 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Weld using manual metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05091

Weld using gas metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05091

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) on heavy or light metal fabrications. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level GMAW welding skills.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05050 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Weld using gas metal arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05092

Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05092

Unit description :
This unit of competency has been developed for Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on heavy or light metal fabrications. It may also apply to other trade occupations requiring higher level GTAW welding skills.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05049 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM05094

Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications

UNIT CODE :
MEM05094

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to undertake repair, replacement and/or modifications of fabrications requiring an integrated level of skills in fabrication maintenance and repair and is intended to build on skills covered by the specialist prerequisites.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05005 , MEM05007 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM05089 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications

UNIT CODE
MEM05096

Weld using flux core arc welding process

UNIT CODE :
MEM05096

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform flux core arc welding (FCAW) on heavy or light metal fabrications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05052 , MEM05056 , MEM05085 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Weld using flux core arc welding process

UNIT CODE
MEM06007

Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing

UNIT CODE :
MEM06007

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform straightforward heating/quenching, tempering and annealing materials to specifications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing

UNIT CODE
MEM10010

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

UNIT CODE :
MEM10010

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and install pipework and assemblies.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Install pipework and pipework assemblies

UNIT CODE
MEM10012

Erect structures

UNIT CODE :
MEM10012

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to inspect and prepare the erection site, erect structures and applies to structures that are exclusively/predominantly steel metal and are load-bearing of substantial size made out of steel and/or other metals.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM05007 , MEM05052 , MEM05085 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Erect structures

UNIT CODE
MEM12007

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

UNIT CODE :
MEM12007

Unit description :
This unit of competency been developed for engineering tradesperson - fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in mark off/out of structural fabrications and shapes.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Upfront payment

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 3 in English, 3 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

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Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.

Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required may include:

Protective clothing - long cotton drill industry-standard clothing
Eye protection – safety glasses must comply with AS1338
Protective footwear - safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles must comply with AS2210
Hair protection - peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair

You may also be required to have access to

Welding helmet - it is preferred that you provide your own for hygiene reasons and it must comply with AS1338-1
Long welding gloves or Leather gloves to AS2161
If you are required to undertake activities that produce welding fumes you will be required to use P2 moulded half-face respirators, or alternative RPE of equal or higher protection

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland’s online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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