Start your career in engineering with a solid foundation.

You will develop skills AND learn to apply them.

Learn how to

• problem solve
• use your judgement
• manage time and information

• Location:
  Sunshine and Off-shore
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Engineering and Industrial Training
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  MEM30305
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• traineeships
• apprenticeships
• production training programs

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication. Skills development would usually be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.

• Perform Engineering Measurements

  Unit code

  MEM12023A

• Perform Computations

  Unit code

  MEM12024A

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Plan a Complete Activity

  Unit code

  MEM14005A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Apply Quality Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM15024A

• Organise and Communicate Information

  Unit code

  MEM16006A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Interact With Computing Technology

  Unit code

  MEM16008A

• Assist in the Provision of on the Job Training

  Unit code

  MEM17003A

• Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  MSAENV272B

• Perform Manual Production Assembly

  Unit code

  MEM03001B

• Perform Sheet and Plate Assembly

  Unit code

  MEM03003B

• Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05004C

• Carry Out Mechanical Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05005B

• Perform Brazing and / or Silver Soldering

  Unit code

  MEM05006B

• Perform Manual Heating and Thermal Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007C

• Perform Adv Manual Thermal Cut, Goug Sha

  Unit code

  MEM05008C

• Perform Automated Thermal Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05009C

• Apply Fabrication, Forming and Shaping Techniques

  Unit code

  MEM05010C

• Assemble Fabricated Components

  Unit code

  MEM05011D

• Perform Routine Manual Metal Arc Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012C

• Perform Manual Production Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05013C

• Monitor Quality of Production Welding / Fab

  Unit code

  MEM05014C

• Weld Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05015D

• Perform Adv Welding Using Man Metal Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05016C

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017D

• Perform Adv Welding Using Gas Metal Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05018C

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019D

• Perform Adv Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05020C

• Apply Welding Principles

  Unit code

  MEM05026B

• Repair / Replace / Modify Fabrications

  Unit code

  MEM05036C

• Perform Geometric Development

  Unit code

  MEM05037C

• Perform Adv Geometric Development - Cylind / REC

  Unit code

  MEM05038B

• Perform Adv Geometric Develop - Conical

  Unit code

  MEM05039B

• Perform Adv Geometric Devel - Transition

  Unit code

  MEM05040B

• Weld Using Flux Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05047B

• Perform Adv Weld Using Flux Arc Well

  Unit code

  MEM05048B

• Perform Routine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05049B

• Perform Routine Gas Metal Arc Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05050B

• Select Welding Processes

  Unit code

  MEM05051A

• Apply Safe Welding Practices

  Unit code

  MEM05052A

• Perform Operational Maintenance of Machines / Equipment

  Unit code

  MEM07001B

• Use Workshop Machines for Basic Operation

  Unit code

  MEM07032B

• Interpret Technical Drawing

  Unit code

  MEM09002B

• Erect Structures

  Unit code

  MEM10001C

• Install Machine / Plant

  Unit code

  MEM10006B

• Mark Off / Out (General Engineering)

  Unit code

  MEM12006B

• Mark Off / Out Structural Fabrications and Shapes

  Unit code

  MEM12007D

• Use Improvement Processes in Team Activities

  Unit code

  MEM15003B

• Perform Inspection

  Unit code

  MEM15004B

• Select and Control Inspection Processes and Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM15005B

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Use Tools for Precision Work

  Unit code

  MEM18003C

• Repair and Fit Engineering Components

  Unit code

  MEM18006B

• Perform Level and Alignment of Machines and Eng Co

  Unit code

  MEM18009B

• Shut Down and Isolate Machines / Equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18011C

• Dismantle, Replace and Assemble Engine Components

  Unit code

  MEM18055B

• Undertake Manual Handling

  Unit code

  MEM11011B

• Maintain Fluid Power Systems for Mobile Plant

  Unit code

  MEM18052B

3 years part-time. Part-time or Flexible.

• TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have Year 11 or 12 and current employment as an apprentice.
• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have Year 11 or 12 and current employment as an apprentice.
• International: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have Year 11 or 12 and current employment as an apprentice.
• Mature: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have Year 11 or 12 and current employment as an apprentice.