MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering
- Fabrication Trade

Course Overview

The MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade course is designed to offer students the opportunity to further their skills and experience within the manufacturing and engineering industries.

You will learn how to assemble fabricated components, perform sheet and plate assembly, interpret technical drawings, and perform gas tungsten arc welding, manual metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and welding to code standards

Possible career opportunities for graduates include:

• Boilermaker
• Metal fabricator
• Welder

Graduates of this course will receive an internationally recognised Australian Qualification issued through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275).

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Course Delivery

Location: Samoa and PNG

Duration: Course duration is 22 weeks full time including one-week mid semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.

Delivery Mode: Face to face. Training will be delivered in English and incorporates language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support. 

Course Fees: The course fees are WST3,000, PGK5,200. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery and uniform. The Australian Government subsidises the cost of the course including materials and consumables. Course fees are subject to change without prior notification. View current fees.

Entry Requirements

• Must be a citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country
• Have significant prior industry experience (more than one year) in the area in which they wish to train or have a local qualification and limited relevant industry experience (up to one year) in the area in which they wish to train
• Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and Vocational Knowledge Assessment

Applicants may apply for recognition of prior learning.

* Courses offered, course dates and fees may vary depending  upon student and industry demand.

Course Content

The MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade will cover the following units of competency:

* Bold Font indicates core units; Standard font indicates electives - 12 core plus 21 electives units

* Please note; elective units of competency may vary from campus to campus depending on local industry needs.

**indicates elective for PNG only

***indicates elective for Samoa only