Australian Institute of Engineering is a Registered Training Organisation delivering Nationally Recognised Training. We have a commitment to helping people achieve their learning goals, in a fun and supportive learning environment.
Complete this course as part of your apprenticeship to become a trade qualified caster/moulder. Demand for structural steel and welding trades workers in Australia continues to grow. According to the Government’s Job Outlook service, there’s likely to be around 47,000 job openings over the next five years with opportunities available in the manufacturing, construction and mining industries.
In this course you will gain the skills to produce sand moulds and cores which are used to make ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings for the engineering, transport and construction industries. You will learn how to make sand cores to create internal shapes in castings, pour molten metal into moulds to produce metal castings, heat treat completed castings, and work with computer simulation programs.
OVERVIEW
Complete this course as part of your apprenticeship to become a trade qualified caster/moulder. Demand for structural steel and welding trades workers in Australia continues to grow. According to the Government’s Job Outlook service, there’s likely to be around 47,000 job openings over the next five years with opportunities available in the manufacturing, construction and mining industries.
In this course you will gain the skills to produce sand moulds and cores which are used to make ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings for the engineering, transport and construction industries. You will learn how to make sand cores to create internal shapes in castings, pour molten metal into moulds to produce metal castings, heat treat completed castings, and work with computer simulation programs.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to become a trade recognised caster/moulder and continue to progress your career in technical design and fabrication.
HOW CAN TRAINING BENEFIT YOU?
- A Nationally Recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
- Fun and flexible delivery of training and assessment by experienced industry trainers and assessors
- The opportunity to choose a career path through recognised qualifications
- Learning of new skills
- Develop your existing skills further, or have your existing skills recognised with a nationally recognised qualification
- Meet new people and gain confidence in your employment skills
PATHWAYS
Pathways from the qualification
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
MEM60112 – Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
WHO CAN UNDERTAKE THE TRAINING?
For Domestic Students:
For you to be eligible, you need to be:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits
- Students must be employed in a role that enables them access to appropriate workplace tasks. AIE will confirm the suitability of the learner’s employment prior to commencement.
RPL PROCESS
Our expert team will carefully assess your experience including past qualifications, relevant skills, and industry knowledge. Information about your knowledge and experience will be aligned to the relevant components of the qualification. You will receive recognition for the units or modules in which you have demonstrated either competency or similarity of learning outcomes, and you will only need to complete any remaining units to receive the qualification.
RPL COSTS
The cost for RPL in a VET course will vary depending on the number of units of competency you successfully gain recognition for, the fee structure of the course and any assessment or training required. You will be provided with an approximate cost for your unique situation when you apply.
APPLYING FOR RPL
To apply for RPL simply submit an enquiry so we can provide you with the appropriate application form. Along with this form you will also need to supply any relevant documentation that supports your application including existing qualifications and evidence of your previous roles.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Students need to complete Thirty One (31) units of competency, consisting of:
- 12 Core units
- 19 Elective units
Core Units
| Unit code | Unit title |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units*
*Electives may be able to be adjusted to suit individual business requirements
| MEM04001 | Operate melting furnaces |
| MEM04004 | Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding |
| MEM04006 | Operate sand moulding and core making machines |
| MEM04007 | Pour molten metal |
| MEM04008 | Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings |
| MEM04019 | Perform refractory installation and repair |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM07001 | Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment |
| MEM04024 | Produce moulds and cores by hand |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
| MEM13003 | Work safety with industrial chemicals and materials |
| MEM13004 | Work safety with molten metal/glass |
| MEM11009 | Handle/move bulk fluids/gases |
| MEM11010 | Operate mobile load shifting equipment |
| MEM11016 | Order materials |
| MEM11022 | Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment |
| MEM12001 | Use comparision and basic mesuring devices |
| MEM16005 | Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
| MEM13002 | Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
Please note:
*The above units have listed pre-requisite units that are listed within the Training Package and the AIE Engineering Qualifications Overview. All elective units are included and accounted for within the unit selection and order of delivery.
LOCATION AND STUDY MODE
Locations: AIE Campus – Broadmeadows, Melbourne; Workplace based – all states
Study Mode: On campus, Workplace
JOB ROLES/EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME
The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade specifies the competencies required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication including metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication roles in other industries.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Australian Institute Of Engineering as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for credit transfer Form available from AIE campus, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from AIE Website.
Your completed Application for credit transfer form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to AIE either in person or by email. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of casting and moulding work, including producing sand moulds by hand or using moulding machines, pouring and trimming castings and operating and monitoring melting furnaces.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a casting and moulding tradesperson.
WHAT IS THE COURSE DURATION?
4 Years in apprenticeship contract.
HOW DO I ENROL?
Our expert team will assist you with the steps to enrol to undertake training in this qualification.
Please contact our customer service team for more information Telephone: +61 3 9302 1296
HOW MUCH DOES THIS COURSE COST?
Course Fees: (Payable by employer &/or apprentice)
Cost for eligible students:
Tuition Fee: $2976.00
Materials Fee: $480.00
Total Payable Fees: $3456.00
Cost for Ineligible students:
Tuition Fee: $14,400.00
Materials Fee: $480.00
Total Payable Fees: $14,880
Government incentives payments and wage Subsidies may be available for eligible apprentices.
WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION?
Contact our friendly team at Australian Institute of Engineering at:
Australian Institute of Engineering
Head Office (Melbourne Campus)
60 Belfast Street,
BROADMEADOWS, VIC 3047
Telephone: +61 3 9302 1296
Email: info@auie.edu.au
