Certificate III Engineering fabrication trade (Light fabrication)

Duration - 4 year
Study - TAFE / CIT

Tasks

  • Handle metal
  • Work with light metal fabrications
  • Thermal cutting
  • Measuring and technical drawing
  • Silver soldering
  • Use workshop machines
  • TIG welding

Future prospects

  • Certificate IV in Engineering
  • Diploma of Engineering

Also known as

  • Metal fabricator
  • Welder
  • Sheetie
  • Sheetmetal worker

If you like

  • Workshop and site based environments
  • Welding
  • Practical hands-on work
  • Working with metals and machines
  • Critical thinking

We look after

  • Wages
  • Allowances
  • Annual leave & annual leave Loading
  • TAFE/RTO fees
  • Mentoring & support
  • WHS/PPE

Fact

There are over 70,000 people employed in the steel industry in Australia. Employment in this industry is expected to grow strongly. LabourMarketInsights.gov.au