Federation University
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Start a career as a mechanical tradesperson with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade apprenticeship course. The skills you learn during the qualification can be applied to a wide range of mechanical trade work, including: undertaking fitting assembly manufacture installation modification testing fault finding maintenance and service of mechanical equipment machinery use of machine tools. You’ll learn about mechanical and thermal cutting, marking out, tool making and mechatronics. This course also covers shaping and joining metal using computer numerical control (CNC) machinery, computer-aided design (CAD) and workplace safety. This qualification is offered with these two specialist streams: fitting fitting/machining. This is an apprenticeship ONLY course.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 107 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Plant Mechanic
A Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment. You’ll perform routine servicing...
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitters work with metal pieces to create products and machines. The role requires assessing the suitability of materials for different p...
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...
Maintenance Fitter
A Maintenance Fitter creates metal parts used to maintain machines and equipment. You might determine needs and specifications and assemble and fit...
Workshop Supervisor
A Workshop Supervisor oversees the daily running of a production workshop. You’ll supervise a team of staff and ensure the workshop is running safe...
Paper Mill Worker
A Paper Mill Worker carries out various duties at a paper mill or pulping operation. You might be involved in transporting raw or processed product...
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