Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

About the course

This Certificate III provides hands-on training for apprentices or trainees preparing for work in metal fabrication and related engineering and manufacturing settings. You’ll build practical capability in fabrication processes, engineering measurement and calculations, and using computing technology in a manufacturing context, alongside employability skills such as communication and teamwork. This Certificate III supports entry into fabrication trade roles within the engineering sector.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue trade and technical roles across metal fabrication and broader engineering and manufacturing industries. Employment pathways commonly include work in welding, sheet metal work, structural steel fabrication and erection, and related workshop or site-based production environments. Typical job outcomes include boilermaker, welder, fitter and turner, toolmaker, and sheetmetal worker. This Certificate III prepares you for fabrication trade careers in engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)