MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)
A trades career making and fixing all things mechanical
This apprenticeship course will prepare you to make machines, parts, and tools; and work with pumps and hydraulics.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining) you'll be looking at a trades career as a metal machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining) is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
Important information
This course is an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
Other job titles may include:
- Fitter-Welder
- Fitter and Turner
- Metal Machinist
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing | $58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $25.00 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $40.00 |
| MEM12024 Perform computations | $43.74 | $12.96 | $45.00 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $30.00 |
| MEM14006 Plan work activities | $51.84 | $15.36 | $20.00 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $15.00 |
| MEM16008 Interact with computing technology | $29.16 | $8.64 | $35.00 |
| MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | $29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $45.00 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $50.00 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $70.00 |
|
|
$116.64 | $34.56 | $100.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $80.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $105.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $55.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $55.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $55.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $75.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $60.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $60.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $40.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $40.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $115.00 |
|
|
$87.48 | $25.92 | $60.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
|
|
$43.74 | $12.96 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing | $58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $25.00 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $40.00 |
| MEM12024 Perform computations | $43.74 | $12.96 | $45.00 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $30.00 |
| MEM14006 Plan work activities | $51.84 | $15.36 | $20.00 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $15.00 |
| MEM16008 Interact with computing technology | $29.16 | $8.64 | $35.00 |
| MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | $29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $45.00 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $50.00 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $70.00 |
|
|
$116.64 | $34.56 | $100.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $80.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $105.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $55.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $55.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $55.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $75.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $60.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $60.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $40.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $40.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $115.00 |
|
|
$87.48 | $25.92 | $60.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
|
|
$43.74 | $12.96 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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