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. The qualification packaging has been developed on the assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills 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, sheet metal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication. Skills development should be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.
• 18 years old and above at the time of enrolment
• Pre-training review
• LLN test
For Qualification by RPL, the candidate MUST provide the following required documents:
1. 100 points ID
2. Unique Student Identifier – USI number
3. Resume (Relevant Industry)
4. Reference Letter (Relevant Industry)
5. Payslip
6. Worksite Photos & Videos evidence
The students enrolled in MEM30319-Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade are required to complete 30 units of competency as listed below:
Unit of
Competency Code Unit of Competency Name
Core Units:
MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units:
MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05009 | Perform automated thermal cutting |
MEM05011 | Assemble fabricated components |
MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05015 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process |
MEM05017 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05019 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process |
MEM05036 | Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications |
MEM05047 | Weld using flux core arc welding process |
MEM13002 | Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices |
MEM05056 | Perform routine flux core arc welding |
MEM08010 | Manually finish/polish materials |
MEM10001 | Erect structures |
MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes |
MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
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