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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
MEM31925
BOZ0
Current
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/09/2025 | Current | Pending |
Description
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 in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
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.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group B as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Welding), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group C as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group D as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group E as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group F as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below totalling thirty three (33) points
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group G as described below
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group H to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
A maximum of eight (8) elective points may be chosen from any other Certificate III level qualification or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the occupational outcomes in a fabrication trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocations of point values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit point values.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU96 | MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV04 | MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV35 | MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OAV19 | MEM14006 | Plan work activities | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAV60 | MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU93 | MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU92 | MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units: Group A - Fabrication Trade generic electives
To be awarded the generic Fabrication Trade qualification - choose a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group A.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
3. Elective Units: Group B - Boilermaking Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
4. Elective Units: Group C - Welding Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
5. Elective Units: Group D - Boilermaking/Welding Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
6. Elective Units: Group E - Sheetmetal Working Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
7. Elective Units: Group F - Blacksmithing Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
8. Elective Units: Group G - Surface Finishing Trade specialisation electives
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose a minimum of forty (40) points from one of the Groups B, C, D, E, F or G.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
9. Elective Units: Group H - General Electives
Choose a maximum of twenty three (23) points from Group H.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIX1 | MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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