C3-2J103

Overview

This program covers metal fabrication and welding skills that are required for employment within our local and regional industry. Participants will gain basic skills and knowledge in relation to welding and fabrication, e.g. drawing interpretation, job planning, quality control, communication skills, and computer aided-drafting, advanced welding and fabrication skills.

The Certificate III is for apprentices who are employed in the metals and engineering industry.

Qualification:	Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM30305
Program No:	C3-2J103
Campus:	CIT Fyshwick
Duration:	6 semesters part-time (approx 8 hours per week).
Cost:	Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. In addition, a Service and Amenities fee of $40 will be payable each semester. Further information is available at Course fees and assistance
Likely Job Outcome:	Employment in the Engineering industry that could include welding, heavy fabrication and/or light fabrication. - Light Fabrication - Air Conditioning Manufacture, Stainless Steel, Cabinet Manufacture and General Manufacture - Heavy fabrication - Welding, Structural Steel Fabrication, Mining industry
Application Type:	Register Your Interest
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Additional Information

You must purchase the learning materials relevant to the units of competency chosen and protective clothing and equipment (PPE) to wear in the workshops, as directed.

Entry Requirements / How to Apply

You must:
be able to read and write documents and understand maths concepts to a level required to complete Year 10. Early in the program these skills will be assessed – any student who cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed will be enrolled into additional subjects to help them build the skills needed to successfully complete the program.
If you are entering this program as an apprentice/trainee you must:

- be employed in the metals industry

AND

- be an Apprentice or Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment

Additional Information: This qualification may also be achieved through other pathways which do not involve a contract of training, such as recognition of prior learning. In all cases achievement or recognition of competence is necessary in all of the required units of competency to be awarded a national qualification.

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Literacy Skills Information
- We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. See below to check your literacy skills. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10213) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Education and Community or phone (02) 6207 4872 to have a chat to one of our teachers.
Transition Information
- Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
- To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Subject Information

Stage 1 Light (complete all)

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CIT Code:	ENVI143
Cost:	$95.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to effectively find out current resource use and carry out improvements, in own work area, including those that reduce the negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit of competency applies to operators/team members who are required to follow procedures to work in an environmentally sustainable manner. This maximises the environmental performance of the process and the organisation, ensures regulatory compliance, and aims to minimise environmental risks and impacts. This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry and members of its value chain. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including office and warehouse. This unit will need to be contextualised for the industry sector, organisation and section. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment

CIT Code:	OHSS124
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

CIT Code:	COMM157
Cost:	$20.00
Description:	This unit covers operating in an interactive work environment. It covers contribution to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work. This includes identification of work roles, communication and cooperation with others.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM12024A Perform computations

CIT Code:	ENGR202
Cost:	$60.00
Description:	This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process

CIT Code:	MFAB181
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and manual welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the GMAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.
Prerequisites:	ENGR143 MEM18001C USE HAND TOOLS ENGR145 MEM18002B USE POWER TOOLS/HAND HELD OPERATIONS ENGR201 MEM12023A PERFORM ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS MECH196 MEM05050B PERFORM ROUTINE GAS METAL ARC WELDING MFAB153 MEM05051A SELECT WELDING PROCESSES MFAB154 MEM05052A APPLY SAFE WELDING PRACTICES

MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

CIT Code:	MFAB183
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the preparation, positioning, fixing, and welding techniques associated with general trade level welding using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment including the selection and set up of the equipment appropriate to both the material and the weld to be performed, carrying out the GTAW to prescribed standards, and examining for and correcting defects, in a range of welded fabrications.
Prerequisites:	ENGR143 MEM18001C USE HAND TOOLS ENGR145 MEM18002B USE POWER TOOLS/HAND HELD OPERATIONS ENGR201 MEM12023A PERFORM ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS MECH195 MEM05049B PERFORM ROUTINE GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING MFAB153 MEM05051A SELECT WELDING PROCESSES MFAB154 MEM05052A APPLY SAFE WELDING PRACTICES

MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

CIT Code:	MFAB119
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers performing manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging including the assembly and disassembly and operation of the equipment on a range of materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic) using a variety of methods. "
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05051A Select welding processes

CIT Code:	MFAB153
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers identifying material properties and selecting appropriate welding processes to achieve safe and effective welding outcomes
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices

CIT Code:	MFAB154
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit covers identifying risks associated with welding operations and implementing hazard reduction practices.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

CIT Code:	MECH195
Cost:	$40.00
Description:
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding

CIT Code:	MECH196
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task

CIT Code:	ENGR136
Cost:	$20.00
Description:	This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM15002A Apply quality systems

CIT Code:	ENGR108
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers working within a quality improvement system, either individually or in a team situation.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM15024A Apply quality procedures

CIT Code:	ENGR107
Cost:	$20.00
Description:	This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information

CIT Code:	COMM153
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing

CIT Code:	ENGR127
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM18001C Use hand tools

CIT Code:	ENGR143
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

CIT Code:	ENGR145
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications. Related units: This unit should not be selected if the power tools used are dedicated to an operation
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements

CIT Code:	ENGR201
Cost:	$60.00
Description:	This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting

CIT Code:	MFAB110
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers setting up and operating a range of mechanical cutting and holing equipment.
Prerequisites:	ENGR143 MEM18001C USE HAND TOOLS ENGR201 MEM12023A PERFORM ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS

Stage 2 Light (complete all)

MEM09009C Create 2d drawings using computer aided design system

CIT Code:	CADR102
Cost:	$160.00
Description:	This unit covers preparing the CAD environment, creating 2D drawings, and producing output including linked bills of materials.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology

CIT Code:	COMP173
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05010C Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques

CIT Code:	MFAB141
Cost:	$160.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers applying fabrication, forming and shaping of a wide variety of shapes and products undertaken by an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication using a variety of forming and shaping techniques. The fabrication, forming and shaping is done to specifications interpreted from technical drawings and job specifications using a variety of tools and equipment.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM12007D Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

CIT Code:	MFAB123
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the skills required by an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication for transferring the dimensions from the detail drawing to work, making templates as required, developing patterns and/or transferring measurements to structures, interpreting relevant codes, standards and symbols and estimating quantities of material from drawings.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05011D Assemble fabricated components

CIT Code:	MFAB108
Cost:	$160.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the assembly of general fabricated components in plate, pipe and section or sheet either on-site or in a typical fabrication workplace by an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication. Assembly is performed according to specifications or drawings. The unit covers trade level assembly techniques requiring the use of jigs, fixtures and tools.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM05037C Perform geometric development

CIT Code:	MFAB116
Cost:	$120.00
Description:	This unit of competency covers the skills required by an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication for marking out general fabrications using geometric development techniques. The marking out is done to specifications interpreted from technical drawings and job specifications.
Prerequisites:	Nil

Stage 3 Light (complete all)

MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process

CIT Code:	MFAB184
Cost:	$80.00
Description:	This unit covers preparing materials, selecting and setting up the welding equipment, carrying out advanced gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), inspecting for and correcting defects, and maintaining the weld records.
Prerequisites:	ENGR127 MEM09002B INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING ENGR143 MEM18001C USE HAND TOOLS ENGR145 MEM18002B USE POWER TOOLS/HAND HELD OPERATIONS ENGR201 MEM12023A PERFORM ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS MECH195 MEM05049B PERFORM ROUTINE GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING MFAB119 MEM05007C PERFORM MANUAL HEATING AND THERMAL CUTTING MFAB153 MEM05051A SELECT WELDING PROCESSES MFAB154 MEM05052A APPLY SAFE WELDING PRACTICES MFAB183 MEM05019D WELD USING GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING PROCESS

MEM14005A Plan a complete activity

CIT Code:	ENGR135
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers planning activities which, whilst following established procedures, may require a response and modification of procedures or choice of different procedures to deal with unforeseen developments.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials

CIT Code:	MFAB121
Cost:	$120.00
Description:	This unit covers finishing and polishing materials using a range of media and equipment.
Prerequisites:	Nil

MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training

CIT Code:	TRNG133
Cost:	$40.00
Description:	This unit covers assisting in the provision of on the job training to others while undertaking normal duties
Prerequisites:	Nil

Stage 1 Heavy (complete all)