Engineering Fabrication

International students can’t do a Engineering Fabrication apprenticeship in Australia. Instead, they can study a 24-month vocational course to become a qualified Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder. Click here to read more about apprenticeships and vocational courses for international students

Yes, you can become a qualified Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder in Australia with a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

If you complete this questionnaire we’ll be able to send you some detailed information on the course and explain what documents you’ll need for enrolment

As per Job OutLook, the industry for Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder is predicted to have moderate future growth

It takes 24 months to complete the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. Durations vary depending on education institute

As per Job OutLook, Metal Fabricators, Fitter and Turners and Welders work an average of 49 hours per week.

As per Job Outlook, a qualified Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder earns $2,062 a week, on average

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade courses, cost $12,000 – $13,000 per year. Prices may vary depending on education institute

Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder are all currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) in Australia

As per Job Outlook, 93% of Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder are employed full time

The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade requires students to have a completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10

Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder use a range of tools, including the following:

• Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
• Welding Magnets
• Welding Framing Jig
• Speed Square
• Sheet Metal Gauge
• Metal File
• Welding Clamps
• Welding Gloves
• Metal Brush
• MIG Pliers
• Soapstone
• Angle Grinder
• Safety Glasses
• C Clamps
• Portable Band Saw
• Chipping Hammer
• Oxy-Acetylene Setup

Metal Fabricators, Fitter and Turners and Welders 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. An Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder also does the following in a normal day:

• 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

The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade is generally 15-20 hours per week, spread over 2-3 days. Timetables vary depending on education institute.

To be a qualified Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder in Australia you need to have successfully completed a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

You can study to be a Metal Fabricator, Fitter and Turner and Welder in Sydney

These qualifications are part of the Australian Qualification Framework. Most countries, specifically European or North American countries, accept qualifications issued by Australia. So yes, generally speaking, the qualifications will be accepted and allow you to work in your home country. Please note, we would always advise you check specifically with your home country.