Duration
26 weeks
Course Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work including undertaking production planning, scheduling, work studies, estimating material requirements, inspection, quality control, laboratory procedures, supplier evaluation, non-destructive testing, metallurgy, drafting, assisting in design and development work of product and processes and other technical tasks.
This qualification is designed to provide an entry pathway to technician work in industry and is available through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Traineeship or through formal skills and knowledge recognition.
In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
Career Outcomes
Production Scheduler Assistant
Production Scheduler Assistants assist in the planning, development and implementation of production manufacture processes. They use planning software systems for this.
Manufacturing Operations Technical Assistant
Manufacturing Operations Technical Assistants work independently in a technical capacity, assisting with the development and implementation of improvements to manufacturing processes. They may recommend basic set up time improvements, improve cost factors in work practices, and ensure process improvements are sustained.
Metallurgy Technical Assistant
Metallurgy Technical Assistants work as manufacturing technicians in metallurgy. They prepare and examine metallographic samples, and assist in the testing, control and development processes used in extracting minerals from their ores for refining metals.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Department of Training and Workforce Development in 030701 - Mechanical Engineering.
- CRICOS course code: 112000B
- Provider: Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 030701 - Mechanical Engineering
- National qualification code: MEM30522
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: East Perth, Northbridge, Munster, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.