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About the course
This apprenticeship course prepares you for work as an engineering tradesperson in mechanical trade settings across metal, engineering and manufacturing industries. You’ll build practical skills for fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault-finding and maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery, including the use of machine tools. Specialist streams include fitting and fitting/machining within the Certificate III in mechanical engineering. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as an engineering tradesperson in mechanical trade roles within metal, engineering, manufacturing and related industries. You may work in workshops or on-site doing fitting and machining tasks such as assembling and installing components, modifying and testing equipment, diagnosing faults, and maintaining or servicing mechanical machinery. This Certificate III supports progression in mechanical trade apprenticeship pathways and job-ready workshop practice.
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