The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade qualification covers a range of skills required by anyone wishing to be employed as an engineering tradesperson in the industries of manufacturing, engineering and associated fields. Competencies will including welding, sheet metal work, metal polishing, metal spinning, structural steel erecting, founding, forging and metal fabrication. You will also be trained to use related computer controlled equipment. This certification has been developed specifically with the needs of apprentices in the above trades in mind, and can also be achieved through the process of formal skills recognition assessment.

To qualify for a RPL Certificate III, you’ll be required to provide certain pieces of documentation that prove a comparable level of competency. A letter of employment, current employment contracts and any letters of reference from licensed tradespeople you’ve worked with are valid supporting documents, as well as a resume showing a history of work in the field. Your student support representative will help you compile a CV.
Any documentation of past relevant education can also assist, so any transcripts or assessment from previous qualifications can be submitted, as well as evidence of overseas qualifications if you possess them. We also welcome video or photographic evidence of your work, and can make provision for you to demonstrate your skills in the event you have insufficient documentation.

This certification opens the doors for you to apply for a number of highly-skilled and well-paid professions. The Certificate III qualifies you for a possible role as a metal fabrication tradesperson, a boiler maker, a moulder, a foundry tradesperson, a patternmaker or a 1st class welder or sheet metal worker. Let your skills take you somewhere better in life.

Being recognised for past learning by our institution can allow you to work anywhere in Australia. Vocational education and training certificates are nationally-recognised qualifications that give you flexibility in how and where you pursue a career. Competent students will receive their certification within four weeks of evidence being received, allowing you to quickly move into the next phase of your career. A respected Registered Training Organisation, Skills Certified takes your time seriously. If you’re deemed not yet competent, you’ll be eligible for a full refund of any fees paid. Equally, we can also provide gap training by a qualified instructor to help you get the certification you want. Take our free, 60-second skills assessment to find out what you could be recognised for. Contact our national offices by calling 13 17 75 or sending a message via our contact page or email to [email protected]

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• Résumé
• Letter of Employment
• Current employment contracts
• Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with.
• Videos or photos of your work.
• Evidence of overseas qualifications.
• Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
• Apprenticeship papers.