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

You may also like

• Engineering fabrication trade (Heavy fabrication)
• Engineering fabrication trade (Light fabrication)
• Engineering (Drafting)

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. jobsandskills.gov.au