Fitter and Turner ANZSCO Code 323212

A fitter and turner is a job that requires accuracy and precision, designing manufacturing, assembling, and fitting the industrially tough tools and machine components, usually made of metal, with the help of specialized equipment and standards of technical excellence. They also take care of maintaining and fixing machines. Fitters and turners are employed in many different industries and have the ability to repair and build many different machines. For the construction of manufacturing equipment and other machines Fitters and turners install together, grind, and form metal parts and subassemblies.

Occupation Descriptions For Fitter and Turner

Fitters and Turners create production equipment and other machines by fitting, assembling, grinding and shaping metal parts and subassemblies.

The Fitter and Turner job requires a high degree of dedication and expertise, recognizing the importance of MEM30219 Cert III Engineering Mechanical Trade certification.

Fitter and Turner work involves:

Reviewing drawings and requirements to determine the appropriate materials, procedures, and setting.
Utilize specialized tools and equipment for cutting, grinding and forming metal and other materials.
Making metal components manufactured by the manufacturer into finished products and connecting metal parts and subassemblies to create equipment and machinery.
With precise measurement tools examine the fit, accuracy, precision, and clearance of the pieces of metal that you have assembled and manufactured.
Finding and fixing problems with tools and equipment and performing regular maintenance.

How will I be assessed?

Stage 1

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience.

Download the Evidence guide to find out what evidence you should provide with your application.
You must also locate information on assessments for your particular occupation if you are on Pathway 1.
Video guide
Observation report
Please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines for details regarding the employment experience criteria for a Pathway 1 application.
Please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide if you are applying for a Pathway 2 examination.

Stage 2

Technical Assessment

After passing Stage 1, you’ll need to finish a technical evaluation.

For additional details about the technical assessment, refer to the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.

What skills and knowledge do I need?

This position requires the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering—Mechanical Trade qualification. To receive this certification, you must prove your abilities in the following competency units. Each competency unit defines a subset of the knowledge and skills needed in Australian businesses.

You must achieve 30 units of competency:

12 core units.
18 elective units.

Core Units

Safety, communication and quality in engineering
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
MEM14006	Plan work activities
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM12024	Perform computations
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
Engineering tools
MEM18001	Use hand tools
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing

Elective Units

Precision measurements
MEM12003	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM18003	Use tools for precision work
Mechanical heating and cutting
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM12006	Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Welding
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
Technical skills
MEM18006	Perform precision fitting of engineering components
MEM18005	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18009	Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
Machining computer processes
MEM07015	Set computer controlled machines and processes
MEM07016	Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
Machining
MEM07005	Perform general machining
MEM07006	Perform lathe operations
MEM07007	Perform milling operations
MEM07008	Perform grinding operations

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You have to show that you are proficient in all of the required units as well as all of the core and elective competency units.

NOTE: denotes the presence of a prerequisite for a unit.

How to Apply

If you work as a tradesperson, someone who has experience in your field and is familiar with your qualifications will evaluate your skills and knowledge. As Australia’s top trade assessment organization, VETASSES can evaluate 27 distinct trade occupations.

Step 1

Verify if you are qualified to apply for a Trade Skills Evaluation.

Step 2

Recognize the Evaluation Procedure

Step 3

Verify the kind of proof that you could be required to submit.

Step 4

Find out how much your trade skills assessment will cost upfront.

Step 5

Apply now.