Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Certificate

Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

MEM30219

About this course

Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?.

When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter ZA) you will be looking at a trades career as a Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Mobile Service Technician or a Marine Fitter in industries such as Mining, Defence, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing.

Gain these skills:

work with pumps and hydraulics systems
work with pneumatic systems
work with mechanical drives and transmissions
use workshop machines
use hand and power tools
arc welding
thermal cutting
measuring using instruments
technical drawing
workplace health and safety
fitting of bearings, drive trains and couplings
Levelling and alignment of equipment.

Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

RTO Entry Requirements

This training course may only be accessed through a training contract arrangement as an Apprentice.

Entrance requirements for apprenticeships

You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.

An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at Central Regional TAFE.

Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:

Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path

Career pathways

Metal Fitter and Machinist

For more information about job and career pathways, visit Jobs and Skills WA.