MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
A trades career making and fixing all things mechanical
This apprenticeship course will prepare you to work with pumps and hydraulics, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives and transmissions.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Overview
Campuses Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Apprenticeship
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting) you'll be looking at a trades career as a metal machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting) is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Work with pumps and hydraulics, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives and transmissions
- Use workshop machines, hand and power tools
- Arc welding and thermal cutting
- Measuring and technical drawing
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy technical work
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Good hand-eye co-ordination
- Practical ability and an eye for detail
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,490.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $1,490.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM06007 | Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18005 | Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18009 | Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
| MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18013 | Perform gland packing |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
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