Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)

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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

Course Essentials

  • Location:
    Off-shore and Sunshine
  • Other locations:
    This course is offered in the following locations off-shore: Ho Chi Minh City-Vietnam, Da Nag City-Vietnam, Ha Noi-Vietnam, Harare-Zimbabwe, Theran-Iran, Dublin-Ireland, Kildare-Ireland, Chennai-India, Mumbai-India, New Delhi-India, Manila-Philippines, Makati City-Philippines, Capetown-Sth Africa, Johanessburg-Sth Africa, San Paulo-Brazil, Beijing-China, Tangshan-China, Suva-Fiji, Port Moresby-PNG, Bankok-Thailand Seoul-Sth Korea & Islambad-Pakistan, Colombo-Sri Lanka, London-UK, Glasgow-UK, Swindon-UK & Surrey-UK Dubai-UAE, Colorado-USA
  • College:
  • Duration:
    1 years
  • Intake:
    February and July
  • Course code:
    MEM30305
  • CRICOS:
    065158G
  • Fees:
    A$7270.00 per semester
  • This information is for international students.

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
Trades College

Vu Provides skills and training for a career in manufacturing and Engineering

Careers

  • traineeships
  • apprenticeships
  • production training programs

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

Course Objectives

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.

Units and electives

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

Core Units of Study

Elective Units of Study

The above units represent all recognised electives for this course. VU will offer a selection of these units. Your school contact will be able to provide details on the units currently being offered.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • 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.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.