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Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
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- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- TAS Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the TAS Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade will prepare you for the following roles.
Machinist
A Machinist uses specialist machinery to create metal parts for a range of equipment. You’ll use technical drawings or set specifications to set up...
Plant Mechanic
A Plant Mechanic conducts repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment. You’ll perform routine servicing...
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitters work with metal pieces to create products and machines. The role requires assessing the suitability of materials for different p...
Welder
A Welder uses heat to join metal parts together. You might create new parts or pieces of equipment or you may perform repairs on existing metal str...
Metal Worker
A Metal Worker makes parts and products from metal including steel, iron, aluminium and copper. You might cut and shape metal and piece it together...
Maintenance Fitter
A Maintenance Fitter creates metal parts used to maintain machines and equipment. You might determine needs and specifications and assemble and fit...
Hydraulic Mechanic
A Hydraulic Mechanic attends to issues with hydraulic equipment and machinery. You might work in an industrial environment or be employed in other...
Hydraulic Fitter
A Hydraulic Fitter produces and fits parts for hydraulic equipment. You’ll use machinery to fabricate metal parts and ensure they meet the exact sp...
Production Technician
A Production Technician assembles and checks components and parts in a range of manufacturing settings. You might work in vehicle assembly, produce...
Gas Industry Operator
A Gas Industry Operator works with a range of equipment in the gas industry. You might operate equipment to extract or pump supplies during gas ope...
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