Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade is designed for people who are employed as apprentices in the metals industries and work under the Metals Industries Award. The course provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work at trade levels within the metal trades industry.
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Duration
Up to 3 years part-time (Wantirna campus)
Study mode
- Part-time (day)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade is designed for people who are employed as apprentices in the metals industries and work under the Metals Industries Award. The course provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work at trade levels within the metal trades industry.
Course structure
Specialisations in this course include:
- occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- perform general machining
- hand and power tools and measuring equipment
- welding
- engineering drawing
- operate computer-controlled machines
Units of study
Compulsory units
Perform engineering measurements (MEM12023A) (30 hours)
Perform computations (MEM12024A) (30 hours)
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment (MEM13014A) (10 hours)
Plan to undertake a routine task (MEM14004A) (10 hours)
Plan a complete activity (MEM14005A) (20 hours)
Apply quality systems (MEM15002A) (20 hours)
Apply quality procedures (MEM15024A) (10 hours)
Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A) (20 hours)
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment (MEM16007A) (10 hours)
Interact with computing technology (MEM16008A) (20 hours)
Assist in the provision of on the job training (MEM17003A) (20 hours)
Perform engineering measurements (MEM12023A) (30 hours)
Perform computations (MEM12024A) (30 hours)
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment (MEM13014A) (10 hours)
Plan to undertake a routine task (MEM14004A) (10 hours)
Plan a complete activity (MEM14005A) (20 hours)
Apply quality systems (MEM15002A) (20 hours)
Apply quality procedures (MEM15024A) (10 hours)
Organise and communicate information (MEM16006A) (20 hours)
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment (MEM16007A) (10 hours)
Interact with computing technology (MEM16008A) (20 hours)
Assist in the provision of on the job training (MEM17003A) (20 hours)
Elective units
Perform general machining (MEM07005C) (80 hours) - (previously MEM07005B)
Perform lathe operations (MEM07006C) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07006B)
Perform milling operations (MEM07007C) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07007B)
Perform grinding operations (MEM07008D) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07008C)
Perform complex lathe operations (MEM07021B) (40 hours)
Interpret technical drawing (MEM09002B) (40 hours)
Use hand tools (MEM18001C) (20 hours)
Use power tools/hand-held operations (MEM18002B) (20 hours)
Use tools for precision work (MEM18003C) (40 hours)
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components (MEM18005B) (30 hours)
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding (MEM05004C) (20 hours)
Perform routine manual metal arc welding (MEM05012C) (20 hours)
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing (MEM06007B) (20 hours)
Perform tool and cutter grinding operations (MEM07010B) (20 hours)
Perform complex milling operations (MEM07011B) (40 hours)
Set computer-controlled machines/processes (MEM07015B) (20 hours)
Operate and monitor machine/process (MEM07024B) (40 hours)
Operate computer-controlled machines/processes (MEM07028B) (20 hours)
Prepare basic engineering drawing (MEM09003B) (80 hours)
Perform precision mechanical measurement (MEM12003B) (20 hours)
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment (MEM30012A) (40 hours)
Repair and fit engineering components (MEM18006C) (60 hours) - (previously MEM12006C)
Maintain pneumatic systems (MEM18019B) (40 hours)
Maintain hydraulic systems (MEM18021B) (40 hours)
Weld using manual metal arc-welding process (MEM05015D) (40 hours) - (previously MEM05015C)
Perform lathe operations (MEM07006C) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07006B)
Perform milling operations (MEM07007C) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07007B)
Perform grinding operations (MEM07008D) (40 hours) - (previously MEM07008C)
Perform complex lathe operations (MEM07021B) (40 hours)
Interpret technical drawing (MEM09002B) (40 hours)
Use hand tools (MEM18001C) (20 hours)
Use power tools/hand-held operations (MEM18002B) (20 hours)
Use tools for precision work (MEM18003C) (40 hours)
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components (MEM18005B) (30 hours)
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding (MEM05004C) (20 hours)
Perform routine manual metal arc welding (MEM05012C) (20 hours)
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing (MEM06007B) (20 hours)
Perform tool and cutter grinding operations (MEM07010B) (20 hours)
Perform complex milling operations (MEM07011B) (40 hours)
Set computer-controlled machines/processes (MEM07015B) (20 hours)
Operate and monitor machine/process (MEM07024B) (40 hours)
Operate computer-controlled machines/processes (MEM07028B) (20 hours)
Prepare basic engineering drawing (MEM09003B) (80 hours)
Perform precision mechanical measurement (MEM12003B) (20 hours)
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment (MEM30012A) (40 hours)
Repair and fit engineering components (MEM18006C) (60 hours) - (previously MEM12006C)
Maintain pneumatic systems (MEM18019B) (40 hours)
Maintain hydraulic systems (MEM18021B) (40 hours)
Weld using manual metal arc-welding process (MEM05015D) (40 hours) - (previously MEM05015C)
Mark off/out (general engineering) (MEM12006C) (40 hours) - (previously MEM12006B)
Maintain tools and dies (MEM18015B) (40 hours)
Manufacture press tools and gauges (MEM18014B) (80 hours)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as a metal tradesperson in industries such as manufacturing, maintenance, repairs, jobbing and general engineering.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Students must be at least 15 years of age and apprenticed to an employer.
How to apply
This course is closed for new enrolments.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
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