• You are seeking hands-on trades career shaping and fixing all things mechanical.
• You want to gain qualifications as a Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Mobile Service Technician or Plant Mechanic. 

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have technical and mechanical aptitude
• Enjoy manual work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Have demonstrated ability to communicate with others.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Show ability to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become an Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical (fitting) within industries such as Mining, Defence, Manufacturing, Automotive, Maritime or Agriculture. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of mechanical trade work, including undertaking fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing and fault finding.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Safe manual handling
  • Safe use of hand and power tools
  • Interpret technical drawings
  • Perform engineering measurements
  • Perform computations and interact with computing technology
  • Perform general machining, lathe and milling operations
  • Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings and mechanical seals
  • Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
  • Work with pneumatic and hydraulic system components
  • Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
  • Shut down and isolate machines and equipment
  • Plan work and communicate in the workplace
  • Workplace safety and environmentally sustainable work practices
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.