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 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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.
There are No entry requirements specified in the Training Package for this course
State Institute of Training - SIT Entry Requirements:
The student can be exempt from English proficiency conditionby providing evidence any of the following:
This qualification is expected to be completed in 62 weeks.
This will include:
To be awarded the MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved,
This delivery of this course has 3 components:
Pakenham Campus - Level 1, 29 James Street, Pakenham VIC 3810
Melbourne Campus - Level 4, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Practical training conducted at SIT Workshops
All structured activities are scheduled for 20 hours per week. Participants will complete
theoretical training in the SIT Campus classrooms, Practical training will be conducted in
purpose-built workshops (with operational workplace environment), followed by work placement
which will allow students to learn and demonstrate performance evidence in a functioning
workspace.
SIT will use a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations
and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical
demonstrations, and group work.
All students directly enrolling in this course will undertake 440 hours of work placement over
22 weeks at 20 hours per week. The units of competency have specific hours of Work Based
Training allocated to them. Work Based Training (WBT) will be scheduled after the students have
had the theory and practical training sessions for the units of competency. This is reflected in
the course timetable in the last 2 study periods.
Work placement is organised by SIT; however, students will have the option to complete a
placement at their own workplace or look for other placement options. All external host
employers will need to be approved by SIT and a work placement agreement will be signed by SIT
and Host employer before commencement.
Students will be required to complete a list of additional self-study activities in their own time to complement the formal learning they are doing as part of their studies. These activities will involve students working on their own with limited direction from their trainer and will be for activities such as watching prescribed videos, research and answering questions; practical activities; research and report on topics provided; review of assessment requirements, & self-reflection. These learning activities form a formal part of the training and are mandatory.
Students will have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications. SIT will provide its students personal safety equipment PPEs for their use in the workshop during training (Steel Capped Boots, Welding gloves, Masks and Overalls). The cost of these will be mentioned as part of the Material cost at the time of Enrolment. Students can bring their own personal safety equipment PPEs.
Students exiting this qualification may choose to progress with further studies by undertaking the following qualification:
The average living costs in Australia is an important part of student’s financial preparation. The Study in Australia website provides detailed information regarding different Accommodation options and other living costs. These costs are an approximate guide and don’t take into account individual budget and spending habits. For more information, please visit
https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costsThe Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements applicants must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.
For more information, please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#OverviewPrior to enrolment SIT will determine any prior learning of each student with regard to their existing skills, knowledge and experience that the student may have acquired through formal (credit transfer), non-formal and informal learning related to Units of Competency in this qualification, in order to determine the amount of training SIT will provide to each student. If RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, this may result in a shorter course duration for this qualification. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Prior to course commencement, enrolled students will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment designed for Cert IV level, so that SIT can determine whether students need LLN support during their studies.
All new or continuing SIT students undertaking nationally recognised training, need a USI in order to receive their Qualification or Statement of Attainment. For Further information: https://www.usi.gov.au/
SIT meets the requirements of the Student Identifier scheme. SIT will not issue AQF certification documentation to a student without being in receipt of a verified Student Identifier for that student, unless an exemption applies under the Student Identifiers Act 2014.
SIT offers a range of Student Support Services to help the overseas students in adjusting to study and life in Australia. Students will be provided with an age and culturally appropriate Orientation Program which will provide them with information about the services available to ease their transition into life and study in Australia and to assist them as needed. This provision of support services to students is as an integral part of training services provided by SIT. These support services will be provided at no additional cost to the student.
Students are required to maintain satisfactory course progress. SIT will monitor the course progress to ensure that students are able to complete their course within the expected duration specified in the COE. SIT will implement its risk intervention strategy if required. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
SIT’s Refund Policy and Procedure provides relevant information regarding refund conditions including:
For further details, please refer to the policy on our website
Protection of Fees paid in advance – In case of provider default, TPS ensures that international students are able to either
For more information on TPS, please visit https://tps.gov.au/Home
Students may be able to temporarily defer the commencement of their studies or suspend their enrolment after commencement on the grounds of compassionate or compelling circumstances.
SIT may suspend or cancel a student enrolment including but not limited to, breach of Enrolment Agreement and visa conditions.
SIT will inform the student in writing about the intention to suspend or cancel the student enrolment and the reason for doing so. The student will be given a notice of intention to report and 20 working days to access SIT’s internal complaints and appeals process.
For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Students can choose to appeal any decision made by SIT in accordance with the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures. The Complaints and Appeals Policy and related procedure is available at our website
International students can make a complaint to the Overseas Student Ombudsman (www.oso.gov.au) if they are not satisfied with SIT’s internal complaints and appeals process. The availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Australian Consumer Law.
SIT will issue AQF [Australian Qualifications Framework] certification documentation only to a student whom it has assessed as meeting the requirements of the training product as specified in the relevant training package. AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of course completion, provided all agreed fees the student owes to SIT have been paid. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Apply directly to SIT. Application form is available on our website.
Email - info@sit.vic.edu.au
Phone – 03 8383 4447
In person -
Level 1, 29 James Street, Pakenham VIC 3810
Level 4, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000