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Are you geared up for a big career working on the big gears?
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, load shifting, thermal cutting, using forging and casting equipment, and welding. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and math. You will practice the skills you have learned in a workshop environment.
This course is Competitive at selected campuses and further Entrance Requirements may apply.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate on the half price course fees under Lower fees, local skills.
- Persons born on or after 1 July 2003 who are aged 15 years or older, and have left school.
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving JobKeeper payment
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
- Jobactive
- Online Employment Services
- ParentsNext
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card or Health Care Card; or
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a trades assistant, gain an apprenticeship as an electroplater, surface finisher, foundry worker, plant mechanic or ship builder, or gain a traineeship in engineering.
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter and Machinist ZB)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)
NB. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice/trainee before you can further your studies in the Engineering industry).
Study options and next steps
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