MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)
Begin your career in metal fabrication
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Esperance
When All year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheet metal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
Important information
Students wishing to undertake a Traineeship, or an Apprenticeship must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. To find out more regarding Traineeships and apprenticeships click here.
Full Time
This qualification is usually delivered as block release mode where you will be required to attend class over five consecutive days multiple times throughout your apprenticeship.
Notification of required attendance will be issued via callup email to the apprentice and employer.
This timetable information is indicative only and subject to change. Number of delivery days and study modes may differ between campuses depending on delivery hours.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
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 |
|---|---|
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05014 | Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications |
| MEM05037 | Perform geometric development |
| MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
| MEM05071 | Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping |
| MEM05073 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05085 | Select welding processes |
| MEM05089 | Assemble fabricated components |
| MEM05090 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
| MEM05091 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
| MEM05092 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
| MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |