MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Start Your Career in Metal Fabrication and Welding
Course Overview
The MEM31925 qualification reflects the role of a fabrication tradesperson who applies trade-level skills in:
- Structural steel fabrication
- Sheet metal work
- Boilermaking
- Welding and thermal cutting
- Assembly and installation of fabricated components
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Graduates work in industries such as construction, mining, manufacturing, marine, transport, oil & gas, and heavy engineering.
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal entry requirements under the training package, participants typically:
- Be employed as an apprentice or have access to a fabrication workplace
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and interest in engineering
Additional requirements may include:
- White Card (Construction Induction)
- PPE suitable for workshop environments
Course Structure
The qualification consists of core and elective units that develop competencies in:
Core Skills Include:
- Working safely in engineering environments
- Using hand and power tools
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Performing welding (MIG, TIG, Stick as applicable)
- Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal
- Quality control and measurement
Electives are selected based on the chosen trade stream (e.g., boilermaking, sheet metal, welding).
Delivery & Assessment Methods
- Apprenticeship pathway (work-based training)
- Workplace-based training with practical workshop assessment
- Combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training
Training includes practical workshop activities, theory sessions, and competency-based assessments.
Assessment may include:
- Practical demonstration of fabrication tasks
- Welding tests and projects
- Workplace observation
- Written knowledge assessments
- Portfolio of evidence
- Third-party workplace reports
Career Outcomes
Successful completion of this qualification may lead to roles such as:
- Fabrication Tradesperson
- Boilermaker
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication
- Structural Steel Fabricator
- Welding Tradesperson
Pathways
After successful completion, learners may progress to:
- Certificate IV in Engineering
- Advanced welding qualifications
- Diploma-level engineering studies
- Specialised industry certifications
COURSE DETAILS
Qualification Code: MEM31925
RTO Code: 45818
Course Name: Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face classroom training combined with practical workshop and workplace-style learning
Course Duration: 78 Weeks
Location: On Campus
Domestic Students: Yes
Course Units
To achieve this qualification, students must complete a combination of core and elective units.
| Code | Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | Core |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | Core |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | Core |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations | Core |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Core |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities | Core |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | Core |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | Core |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | Core |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools | Core |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/handheld operations | Core |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | Elective (C) |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | Elective (C) |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05014 | Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications | Elective (C) |
| MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices | Elective (C) |
| MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05057 | Perform routine submerged arc welding | Elective (C) |
| MEM05071 | Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping | Elective (C) |
| MEM05072 | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process | Elective (C) |
| MEM05074 | Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process | Elective (C) |
| MEM05075 | Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process | Elective (C) |
| MEM05084 | Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process | Elective (C) |
| MEM15004 | Perform inspection | Elective (H) |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | Elective (H) |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work | Elective (H) |
| MEM06003 | Carry out heat treatment | Elective (H) |
| MEM06004 | Select heat treatment processes and test finished product | Elective (H) |
| MEM05085 | Select welding processes | Elective (H) |
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