Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Program Overview

This three-year program provides comprehensive training in machine maintenance, fault-finding, and mechanical equipment assembly. It includes 11 core units and 17 elective units, delivered through one day a week of workplace release. Graduates are equipped for careers as Metal Tradespersons or in Mechanical Services.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

• Machine Maintenance
• Fault-finding and testing
• Use of Machine tools
• Fitting and Assembly of mechanical equipment

Program Structure:

• 11 core units
• 17 Elective units
• Delivered on a one day a week day release from the workplace for a period of three years.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

Core Units:

• Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering: Covers safety regulations, risk assessment, and safe work practices in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices: Focuses on environmental sustainability principles, waste management, and energy efficiency in manufacturing and engineering.
• Organise and communicate information: Develops skills in organizing and communicating technical information, including reading and interpreting technical drawings, writing reports, and giving presentations.
• Undertake manual handling: Covers safe and efficient manual handling techniques, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials.
• Assist in the provision of on-the-job training: Provides guidance on assisting in the training and supervision of new or less experienced workers.
• Perform computations: Develops mathematical skills for solving problems and making calculations related to engineering tasks.
• Perform engineering measurements: Covers techniques and equipment used for measuring and recording engineering dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret technical drawing: Teaches how to read and interpret technical drawings, including orthographic projections, sections, and dimensioning.
• Interact with computing technology: Introduces the use of computers and software for engineering applications, including CAD and CAM systems.
• Plan work activities: Develops skills in planning and organizing work activities, including estimating time, resources, and materials.
• Use hand tools: Covers the safe and effective use of hand tools commonly used in engineering, such as hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Use power tools/hand held operations: Provides training on the safe and efficient use of power tools, including drills, grinders, and saws.

Elective Units (Group A):

• Perform general machining: Covers basic machining operations, including turning, milling, drilling, and grinding.
• Perform lathe operations: Focuses on advanced lathe operations, including threading, knurling, and taper turning.
• Mark off/out (general engineering): Develops skills in marking out and setting up workpieces for machining and fabrication.
• Perform milling operations: Covers advanced milling operations, including contour milling, helical milling, and gear cutting.
• Perform grinding operations: Provides training on advanced grinding operations, including surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, and tool grinding.
• Set computer controlled machines and processes: Introduces the principles and operation of computer-controlled machines, including CNC machines and robots.
• Operate and monitor machine and process: Covers the operation and monitoring of computer-controlled machines and processes, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Operate computer controlled machines and processes: Provides advanced training on the operation and programming of computer-controlled machines and processes.

Elective Units (Group B):

• Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components: Develops skills in dismantling, replacing, and assembling engineering components, including bearings, gears, and seals.
• Use tools for precision work: Covers the use of precision tools and instruments for measuring and inspecting engineering components.
• Perform precision fitting of engineering components: Provides training on precision fitting techniques, including scraping, filing, and lapping.

Careers:

• Metal Tradesperson
• Mechanical Services