GOTAFE

MEM30219

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Not currently employed?

Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .

The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is the recognised qualification to become a qualified General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson, mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Learn skills in mechanical and thermal cutting, mechatronics, and general machining, and fine-tune your craftsmanship. You'll learn to use a mix of heavy machinery and computer skills, and gain experience in computer-aided drafting.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Apprenticeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

GOTAFE entry requirements

Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.

Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.

Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $19,584 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with GOTAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode Apprenticeship
Duration 48 Months
Estimated fee* $19,584 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade will prepare you for the following roles.

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.

Operating since 1996
Legal name Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
RTO code 3094