Melbourne Polytechnic
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Progress your career in the mechanical trade industry with Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade MEM30219. This course is undertaken as part of an apprenticeship and equips you with high level engineering skills.
Delivery mode
Melbourne Polytechnic offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Bell St & Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- You must be engaged as an apprentice under a training contract.
- A short literacy and numeracy test is required to be completed at enrolment.
- It is preferred that you have completed Year 10 to enrol in this course. Mature age students may also apply.
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...
About Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a different way to learn. We have been delivering vocational training since 1912 and we're one of the largest providers in Victoria.
