MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Engineering Tradesperson who applys a wide range of fabrication methods such as metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Fabrication Engineer
• Engineering Tradesperson
• Boilermaker
• Welder
• Blacksmith
• Sheetmetal Worker

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Twenty-Nine (29)

• Twelve (12) core units
• Seventeen (17) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
• MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
• MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
• MEM18001 Use hand tools
• MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
• MEM14006 Plan work activities
• MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
• MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
• MEM12024 Perform computations
• MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
• MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Elective Units of Competency

• MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
• MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting
• MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components
• MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
• MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process
• MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process
• MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
• MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
• MEM05085 Select welding processes
• MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices
• MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process
• MEM08010 Manually finish/polish materials
• MEM08012 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
• MEM08014 Apply protective coatings (basic)
• MEM11016 Order materials
• MEM13019 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
• MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome for Engineering Tradespersons who apply a wide range of fabrication work including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

Licensing Requirements:

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the State or Territory, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

FEES

RPL - $3500

• $1500 on enrolment and $2000 upon completion
• Students have 3 months to provide their evidence.
• 4 Gap Training units are included at no extra charge (if required).
• Additional Gap Training units are available for $250 each.

Course - $8500

Full upfront payment gives you access to our online training platform and all course material for 24 months. Further time extension can be requested at a cost of $180 per month.

Course Payment Plan - $8700

To make course payments more manageable, we offer a payment plan. This allows you to pay in instalments as you progress through the 12 modules of the course over 24 months. Further time extension can be requested at a cost of $180 per month.

Here’s how it works:

1. Initial Payment: Start with an upfront payment of $1500 at the time of enrolment to secure your online training module to begin the course.
2. Subsequent Payments: The remaining balance will be divided into instalments, which are due at the start of each new module thereafter.
3. Total Balance: The price of the course payment plan is $8700 and will be paid in full by the time you reach the final module.

This structure allows you to pay as you learn and ensures you can continue progressing without requiring full payment upfront.