MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Units of Competencies
Total number of units = 12 core units and a range of electives units to total a minimum of 73 points.
The hours displayed are nominal, actual delivery hours delivered may differ depending on delivery mode.

Elective Units – Group A Mechanical Trade Stream Units -  minimum of 40 points total required

Elective Units – Group B Mechanical Trade Specialisation  Units -  points required to bring to minimum value to 73

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade can typically be completed in 36 – 48 months. This may vary if you have applied for Credit Transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning.

Mode of Delivery

Delivery will mainly be :

• Face to face: class room
• On-the-job: technical experts/workplace supervisor/trainer
• Blended: this approach is offered for those who cannot attend scheduled face to face session/s

Types of Assessments

Formative
Oral questioning, workbook activities, practical tasks

Summative
Observation and or demonstration of performance, simulation, third party report, projects.

There will be other methods of assessment depending on the type of delivery and specific workplace focus or job role.

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees.Due to the different level of Government subsidies available to students,there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. Only one will beapplicable to you.

Please visit our Fees & Charges page for more information. Government funding and assistance varies between states, and we recommend that you contact AiGTS in order to consult on the appropriate funding that suits your personal requirements.

Full fee-paying students - Fees can be made by paying an initial payment of $1500 and remaining amountsvia 8 instalments in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.

FFS - $4,300.00 per year for 3 years

Full fees are applicable to students who do not meet State or Commonwealth funding eligibility criteria.

Entry Requirements

There is no qualification entry requirement. It is assumed that the learner is engaged as an apprentice under a Training Contract and that the learner is receiving appropriate structured on-the-job training while undertaking this qualification.

Pre Training Review

All applicants are required to complete a mandatory pre-training review which is completed prior to enrolment to ensure applicants meet the requirements to undertake the qualification.

Language, literacy and numeracy

All applicants are required to complete a Language, literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolling.  This qualification requires sound communication and interpersonal skills, the capacity to read and interpret written instructions and the ability to analyse and write reports in context to the job role.

Study Pathways

Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering, MEM10205 Certificate I in Boating Services, MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering, MEM20205 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology or other relevant qualifications. Credit towards this qualification may also include units of competency contained within relevant skill sets and Statements of Attainment.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering and MEM50105 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade or other relevant qualifications. (not on RTO Scope of registration)

Employment Pathways

The following list of employment pathways are examples of career goal/s and opportunities available for those who complete this AQF qualification:

• mechanical tradesperson,
• fitter and turner,
• fitter and machinist,
• maintenance fitter,
• diesel fitter,
• plant mechanic,
• refrigeration mechanic
• first class machinist

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL in simple terms involves the assessment of previously unrecognised skills and knowledge that an individual has achieved outside formal education and training system.  Find out more about RPL.

Student Support
The following learning support will be available to learners:

• LL&N referral to an organisation which is equipped to provide such support
• Reasonable adjustment and additional support provided in the event it is found that a student is having major difficulties in completing the qualification
• Face to face, email and telephone support, in the event a student/client has requested such support or it is deemed they need this support to complete the qualification
• Mentoring in the workplace or by the Trainer/Assessor
• Counselling services (to be organised in consultation with the employer and when required by the student).