Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Interpret technical drawing

Undertake manual handling

Perform engineering measurements

Perform computations

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Plan work activities

Organise and communicate information

Interact with computing technology

Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Use hand tools

Use power tools/hand held operations

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding

Carry out mechanical cutting

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

Weld using flame powder spraying

Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Weld using flame powder spraying

Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing

Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations

Perform general machining

Perform lathe operations

Perform milling operations

Perform grinding operations

Perform precision jig boring operations

Perform tool and cutter grinding operations

Perform complex milling operations

Perform complex grinding operations

Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines

Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations

Set computer controlled machines and processes

Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes

Perform complex lathe operations

Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations

Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations

Use workshop machines for basic operations

Set multistage integrated processes

Manually finish/polish materials

Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means

Apply protective coatings (basic)

Prepare basic engineering drawing

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters

Commission programmable controller programs

Install machine/plant

Install pipework and pipework assemblies

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

Order materials

Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

Perform precision mechanical measurement

Mark off/out (general engineering)

Measure components using coordinate measuring machines

Set and operate coordinate measuring machines

Perform emergency first aid

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Perform basic statistical quality control

Use improvement processes in team activities

Perform inspection

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

Use tools for precision work

Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment

Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

Perform precision fitting of engineering components

Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies

Balance equipment

Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording

Shut down and isolate machines/equipment

Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals

Perform gland packing

Maintain pneumatic system components

Maintain hydraulic system components

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Perform basic penetrant testing

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Perform basic eddy current testing

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Perform basic penetrant testing

Perform basic penetrant testing

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Perform basic eddy current testing

Perform basic eddy current testing

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)