This qualification is suited to apprentices working in the steel and metal industries. If you are looking to start a career in the fabrication trade, this course will give you comprehensive skills and knowledge in a specific area of engineering production.
You will learn practical and theoretical training in computer use relating to engineering work, hand and power tools, engineering science, fabrication techniques, quality concepts, interpreting drawings and specifications, structural fabrication, setting up and operating welding equipment, and the development of cylinders, conical sections and transition pieces.
You can enhance your trade welding skills and certification or consider furthering your theoretical and practical studies in MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here
Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
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2025 Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 15 Dec 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Timetable supplied once admitted |
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
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An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.
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Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Core | Code | Hours |
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Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | MEM17003 | 20 |
Interact with computing technology | MEM16008 | 20 |
Interpret technical drawing | MEM09002 | 40 |
Organise and communicate information | MEM16006 | 20 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | MSMENV272 | 30 |
Perform computations | MEM12024 | 30 |
Perform engineering measurements | MEM12023 | 30 |
Plan work activities | MEM14006 | 40 |
Undertake manual handling | MEM11011 | 20 |
Use hand tools | MEM18001 | 20 |
Use power tools/hand held operations | MEM18002 | 20 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | MEM13015 | 40 |
Elective Units | Code | Hours |
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques | MEM05010 | 80 |
Apply safe welding practices | MEM05052 | 40 |
Assemble fabricated components | MEM05089 | 80 |
Carry out mechanical cutting | MEM05005 | 20 |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | MEM12007 | 40 |
Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process | MEM05072 | 60 |
Perform geometric development | MEM05037 | 60 |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | MEM05007 | 20 |
Perform routine flux core arc welding | MEM05056 | 20 |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding | MEM05050 | 20 |
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | MEM05049 | 20 |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding | MEM05012 | 20 |
Perform sheet and plate assembly | MEM03003 | 40 |
Select welding processes | MEM05085 | 20 |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process | MEM05091 | 40 |
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | MEM05092 | 40 |
Weld using manual metal arc welding process | MEM05090 | 40 |
Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
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Concession Tuition | AUD $0.73 | per hour | 990 | AUD $723.00 | AUD $16,585.00 |
Standard Tuition | AUD $3.66 | per hour | 990 | AUD $3,623.00 | AUD $16,585.00 |
Full Fee Tuition | AUD $20.27 | per hour | 990 | AUD $20,067.00 |
Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
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Education Levy | AUD $148.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
Materials | AUD $1,885.00 | Once | charged at enrolment |
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
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Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
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