Fitter

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Unit Group 3232: Metal Fitters and Machinists

Description

Fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings

Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment

Checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments

Setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines

Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

Cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

Preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment

May erect machines and equipment on-site

• TAFE SA

Certificate III in Engineering – Technical On Campus Start Online

Get your career in drafting and design started with this practical course or update your computer-aided design (CAD) skills to take your career or study further. 

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Start date:19 July 2021

Duration:26 weeks 

Tuition fees (AUD $):6,500 Per Year

Course Admission Requirements

(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.

Satisfactory completion of Year 10 or overseas equivalent.

• TAFE Western Australia

MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical On Campus

If you are interested in technical engineering and need a starting point, then the Certificate III in Engineering – Technical will give you the groundwork. 

Level of study:

Career Based/Vocational

Start date:19 July 2021

Duration:1 semester

Tuition fees (AUD $):7,700 per semester

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

• Australian Institute of Engineering

MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) On Campus

This course has been designed for International Students studying in Australia and will provide successful students with a Nationally Recognized Qualification of Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30205). 

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Start date:12 April 2021, 17 May 2021, 05 July 2021

Duration:63 weeks 

Tuition fees (AUD $):11,000 Per Year 

Entry Requirements:

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
• An IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE Academic Score of 42 (or equivalent English Language Testing Score) is required for International students entering into this program*
• Applicants might be asked to take an AIE English Placement Test
• Students must successfully complete a LLN test to confirm the ability to effectively undertake the course
• This program has been designed to be delivered through classroom-based delivery and students must have the ability to attend the scheduled sessions as per the timetable and allocate some self-study time.
• Students will be required to have access to a computer (or laptop) with internet connection for self-study purposes.

MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) On Campus

This course has been designed for International Students studying in Australia and will provide successful students with a Nationally Recognized Qualification of Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305). 

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Start date:12 April 2021, 17 May 2021, 05 July 2021

Duration:63 weeks 

Tuition fees (AUD $):11,000 Per Year

Entry Requirements:

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older
• An IELTS score of 5.5 or PTE Academic Score of 42 (or equivalent English Language Testing Score) is required for International students entering into this program*
• Applicants might be asked to take an AIE English Placement Test
• Students must successfully complete a LLN test to confirm the ability to effectively undertake the course
• This program has been designed to be delivered through classroom-based delivery and students must have the ability to attend the scheduled sessions as per the timetable and allocate some self-study time.
• Students will be required to have access to a computer (or laptop) with internet connection for self-study purposes.
• InTech Institute of Technology

Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade On Campus

This qualification is designed to provide industry-recognised skills and knowledge required of a Metalworking Tradesperson. 

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Start date:To suit the client/individual

Duration:103 weeks, this includes term breaks.

Tuition fees (AUD $):18,000 for the entire course

Entry Requirements:

International Students

English Language Proficiency – must demonstrate minimum language skills.

Other criteria is determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (i.e. satisfying Visa requirements)

• Baxter Institute

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade On Campus

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or other industries.

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Start date:19 April 2021, 31 May 2021, 12 July 2021

Duration:62 weeks 

Tuition Fees

Offshore international Onshore international

Tuition $15,500 $14,800

Administration $200 $200

Materials $750 $750

Entry Requirements:

• Completion of year 11 or equivalent (Subject to the

assessment and approval of Baxter Admission team.)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age and above
• Successful completion of Pre-training review
• English Proficiency: Score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (PTR)
• English Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN)

skills appropriate to the course requirements