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Work placement
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- TAS Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the TAS Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade will prepare you for the following roles.
Blacksmith
A Blacksmith uses heat to shape metal for a range of purposes. You might create new metal pieces to given specifications or you might perform repai...
Boilermaker
A Boilermaker uses steel and other metals to make parts and products for use in a range of settings. You’ll use technical drawings or other means t...
Welder
A Welder uses heat to join metal parts together. You might create new parts or pieces of equipment or you may perform repairs on existing metal str...
TIG Welder
A TIG Welder joins metal together to repair metal parts or create new pieces, specialising in gas tungsten arc welding techniques. You’ll generally...
Metal Worker
A Metal Worker makes parts and products from metal including steel, iron, aluminium and copper. You might cut and shape metal and piece it together...
Fabricator
A Fabricator creates parts and components from steel or other metals. You might create new pieces or perform repairs to existing products. Fabricat...
Brake Press Operator
A Brake Press Operator creates objects and pieces by shaping sheet metal using a brake press machine. You might specialise in producing particular...
Machinist
A Machinist uses specialist machinery to create metal parts for a range of equipment. You’ll use technical drawings or set specifications to set up...
Welding Instructor
A Welding Instructor teaches others to weld safely and effectively. You’ll demonstrate correct techniques, provide advice and feedback to students...
Production Technician
A Production Technician assembles and checks components and parts in a range of manufacturing settings. You might work in vehicle assembly, produce...
Motor Trimmer
A Motor Trimmer repairs and replaces interior trims in a range of vehicles. You might work on door linings, seats or other areas inside a car or he...
Sheet Metal Worker
A Sheet Metal Worker cuts and shapes metal for a range of purposes. You might create new items or make individual pieces for other products. Sheet...
Boat Builder
A Boat Builder constructs and repairs boats and other maritime vessels. You might build vessels according to owner requirements or make repairs or...
Shipwright
A Shipwright builds and repairs ships and other maritime vessels. You might construct new vessels or fit out existing ships with cabins, decks, mas...
Assistant Shipwright
An Assistant Shipwright helps with the construction and maintenance of ships and other marine vessels. You might build new vessels according to cus...
Aircraft Surface Finisher
An Aircraft Surface Finisher carries out a range of treatments on the surface of an aircraft. You might spray paint surfaces or apply new printed m...
Vehicle Body Builder
A Vehicle Body Builder constructs and repairs vehicle bodies. You might assemble new vehicles or perform repairs on damaged cars, trucks or special...
Maintenance Fitter
A Maintenance Fitter creates metal parts used to maintain machines and equipment. You might determine needs and specifications and assemble and fit...
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