Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade
Tasks
- Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools
- Diagnosing faults and repairing mechanical parts
- Installing equipment on site
- Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy and fit using precision measuring instruments
Future prospects
- Certificate IV in Engineering
- Diploma of Engineering
Also known as
- Fitter machinist
- Fitter
- Fitter & turner
If you like
- Mostly workshop based environment
- Machining
- Assembling and fitting
- Practical hands-on work
- Working with metals and machines
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
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We look after
- Wages
- Allowances
- Annual leave & annual leave loading
- TAFE/RTO fees
- Mentoring & support
- WHS/PPE
Fact
Over 77% of workers in this industry hold a Certificate III/IV. Future employment growth is expected to grow strongly at 10% to 2026. LabourMarketInsights.gov.au
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