MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Interpret technical drawing

  Unit code

  MEM09002

• Undertake manual handling

  Unit code

  MEM11011

• Perform engineering measurements

  Unit code

  MEM12023

• Perform computations

  Unit code

  MEM12024

• Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

  Unit code

  MEM13015

• Plan work activities

  Unit code

  MEM14006

• Organise and communicate information

  Unit code

  MEM16006

• Interact with computing technology

  Unit code

  MEM16008

• Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

  Unit code

  MEM17003

• Use hand tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001

• Use power tools / hand held operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

  Unit code

  MSMENV272

• Carry out mechanical cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05005

• Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007

• Perform routine manual metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012

• Perform geometric development

  Unit code

  MEM05037

• Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05049

• Perform routine gas metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05050

• Apply safe welding practices

  Unit code

  MEM05052

• Perform routine flux core arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05056

• Select welding processes

  Unit code

  MEM05085

• Weld using manual metal arc welding process

  Unit code

  MEM05090

• Weld using gas metal arc welding process

  Unit code

  MEM05091

• Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

  Unit code

  MEM05092

• Repair, replace and / or modify fabrications

  Unit code

  MEM05094

• Weld using flux core arc welding process

  Unit code

  MEM05096

• Mark off / out structural fabrications and shapes

  Unit code

  MEM12007

• Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

  Unit code

  MEM05010

• Assemble fabricated components

  Unit code

  MEM05089

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices which is undertaken through a Training Contract assessment process.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing. This qualification is designed to provide an industry-recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.