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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade


 National Code: MEM30219
 TAFE SA Code: TP01141


2025 start

Description

This nationally accredited course for trade apprentices is your entry point into mechanical engineering . Become a fitter and turner, toolmaker, metal worker, or boilermaker. Gain the hands-on skills you need to work to quality standards in a manufacturing or engineering environment. You’ll learn about undertaking fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment and the use of machine tools.

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48 months 
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Berri
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Mount Gambier
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Regency Park
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Whyalla
On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
$311
$2,486
Concession
$186
$1,492
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course covers the competencies required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical including the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools. Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical roles in other industries.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)
    This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or other industries where Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical work. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 12 core units and specialisation units totalling 63 points.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Assist in the provision of on-the job training 20
    Interact with computing technology 20
    Interpret technical drawing 40
    Organise and communicate information 20
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 30
    Perform computations 30
    Perform engineering measurements 30
    Plan work activities 40
    Undertake manual handling 20
    Use hand tools 20
    Use power tools/hand held operations 20
    Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out mechanical cutting 20
    Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 30
    Install pipework and pipework assemblies 40
    Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies 40
    Maintain hydraulic system components 40
    Maintain hydraulic systems 40
    Maintain pneumatic system components 40
    Maintain pneumatic systems 40
    Perform complex lathe operations 40
    Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings 40
    Perform general machining 80
    Perform lathe operations 40
    Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 20
    Perform milling operations 40
    Perform precision fitting of engineering components 60
    Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components 40
    Perform precision mechanical measurement 20
    Perform routine gas metal arc welding 20
    Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20
    Prepare basic engineering drawing 80
    Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes 40
    Set computer controlled machines and processes 20
    Use tools for precision work 40
    Write basic NC and CNC programs 40

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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
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