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There are 2 courses available within the Cairns area for people who want to become a sheet metal worker.
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The MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working) prepares you for a career in creating, installing, and repairing sheet metal products. This self-paced and flexible course combines practical, hands-on learning with relevant theory. It suits school-based, part-time, full-time, and mature-aged apprentices. You will gain skills in metal fabrication, structural steel erection, metal polishing, electroplating, welding, and using specialised equipment, meeting the industry's recognised standards for an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 4 years.
The MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application is a trade qualification for work in heavy industry, shipping and infrastructure. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to prepare surfaces and apply coatings in a range of complex work environments. The course covers: surface preparations, coating applications, quality systems, computing technologies and much more. Depending on your elective choices you can also obtain a range of WHS permits required by various state government departments. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
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To become a sheet metal worker in Cairns, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a sheet metal worker by completing a qualification with TAFE Queensland (established in 1998) or Cartec Training (established in 2012). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Cairns area that provides sheet metal worker training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Cairns. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within metalworking. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Metalworking
Apprentice Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Engineering Tradesperson
Blacksmith
$1,250 weekly pay
Boilermaker
Fabricator
Metal Worker
$1,150 weekly pay
Sheet Metal Worker
$1,400 weekly pay
TIG Welder
$1,350 weekly pay
Welder
Welding Instructor
$1,450 weekly pay