MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)
A trades career making and fixing all things mechanical
This apprenticeship course will prepare you to make machines, parts, and tools; and work with pumps and hydraulics.
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.
CampusesMidland.
When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.
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/Machining) 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/machining) is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Make machines, parts, and tools
- Work with pumps and hydraulics
- Use workshop machines, hand and power tools, mills and lathes
- Arc welding
- 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, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,665.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $1,665.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM10005 | Commission programmable controller programs |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
| MEM10004 | Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
| MEM12020 | Set and operate coordinate measuring machines |
| MEM12019 | Measure components using coordinate measuring machines |
| MEM06007 | Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $1,665.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $1,665.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM10005 | Commission programmable controller programs |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
| MEM10004 | Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
| MEM12020 | Set and operate coordinate measuring machines |
| MEM12019 | Measure components using coordinate measuring machines |
| MEM06007 | Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
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