About this course
Are you ready to begin your career as a mechanical tradesperson? This training is for apprentices in engineering and manufacturing who want to grow their skills.
You will learn about:
- planning
- understanding drawings and specifications
- using equipment
- milling and machining
- workplace communication
- health and safety at work
- quality procedures.
The course includes a mix of theory and hands-on practical study.
On completion, you could work as a:
- fitter and turner
- tool maker
- maintenance fitter
- machinist
- mechatronics tradesperson.
After completing this training, you could go on to do a Certificate IV in Engineering.
Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Interpret technical drawing MEM09002 Undertake manual handling MEM11011 Perform engineering measurements MEM12023 Perform computations MEM12024 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015 Plan work activities MEM14006 Organise and communicate information MEM16006 Interact with computing technology MEM16008 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training MEM17003 Use hand tools MEM18001 Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding MEM05004 Carry out mechanical cutting MEM05005 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering MEM05006 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting MEM05007 Perform routine manual metal arc welding MEM05012 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding MEM05049 Perform routine gas metal arc welding MEM05050 Weld using flame powder spraying MEM05095 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing MEM06007 Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations MEM07002 Perform general machining MEM07005 Perform lathe operations MEM07006 Perform milling operations MEM07007 Perform grinding operations MEM07008 Perform precision jig boring operations MEM07009 Perform tool and cutter grinding operations MEM07010 Perform complex milling operations MEM07011 Perform complex grinding operations MEM07012 Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines MEM07013 Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations MEM07014 Set computer controlled machines and processes MEM07015 Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes MEM07016 Perform complex lathe operations MEM07021 Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations MEM07030 Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations MEM07031 Use workshop machines for basic operations MEM07032 Set multistage integrated processes MEM07040 Manually finish/polish materials MEM08010 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means MEM08011 Apply protective coatings (basic) MEM08014 Prepare basic engineering drawing MEM09003 Apply basic engineering design concepts MEM09011 Terminate and connect electrical wiring MEM10002 Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters MEM10004 Commission programmable controller programs MEM10005 Install machine/plant MEM10006 Install pipework and pipework assemblies MEM10010 Operate mobile load shifting equipment MEM11010 Order materials MEM11016 Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment MEM11022 Perform electrical/electronic measurement MEM12002 Perform precision mechanical measurement MEM12003 Mark off/out (general engineering) MEM12006 Measure components using coordinate measuring machines MEM12019 Set and operate coordinate measuring machines MEM12020 Perform emergency first aid MEM13001 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials MEM13003 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace MEM13019 Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001 Use improvement processes in team activities MEM15003 Perform inspection MEM15004 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities MEM16005 Use tools for precision work MEM18003 Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment MEM18004 Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings MEM18005 Perform precision fitting of engineering components MEM18006 Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies MEM18007 Balance equipment MEM18008 Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components MEM18009 Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording MEM18010 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment MEM18011 Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals MEM18012 Perform gland packing MEM18013 Maintain pneumatic system components MEM18018 Maintain hydraulic system components MEM18020 Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. MEM18049 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components MEM18055 Perform basic penetrant testing MEM18110 Perform basic magnetic particle testing MEM18111 Perform basic eddy current testing MEM18112 Perform ultrasonic thickness testing MEM18113 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV472 Licence to operate a forklift truck TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) TLILIC0024
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Dandenong
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat), Wimmera (Horsham)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Heidelberg (Heidelberg West)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Portland
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wantirna
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Swinburne University of Technology for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Yallourn (Newborough), Port of Sale (Sale)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: East Geelong
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Sunshine
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Victoria University for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Wodonga TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Australian Institute of Engineering for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Beaconsfield
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Educational Living Pty Ltd for course details, fees and how to apply
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