Metal Fabricator ANZSCO Code 322311

Metal fabricator mark, construct, and repair metal items and structures out of structural steel and other metal stock. The process of building machines and structures out of raw metal is known as metal fabrication. Workers who do this type of work are vital to the sector and require specialized knowledge and abilities to carry out their duties. This article will define metal fabrication, discuss the everyday tasks performed by metal fabricators, and review the requirements for pursuing this line of work.

Occupation Descriptions

In order to create or repair metal goods and buildings, metal fabricator mark off and fabricate structural steel as well as other metal stock.

The qualification relevant to this occupation

MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Their job involves:

examining specifications, drawings, and blueprints to ascertain the needs of the work.
choosing, sanitizing, and getting ready metal supply.
utilizing metal cutting machines, flame cutting torches, and manual tools to cut designated metal parts and shapes.
use machine and hand tools, heat, and pounding to shape and bend metal pipes and parts.
use measuring devices and manual tools to position the components that to be linked
utilizing a variety of welding processes, bolting, and riveting to attach metal components
checking the precision, penetration, and width of the bead on welds
products for cleaning and finishing.

How will I be assessed?

Stage 1:

Documentary Evidence Assessment

We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the abilities, know-how, and experience required to work as a metal fabricator.

Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:

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?

To receive this certification, you must prove your abilities and knowledge in the competency units shown in the table on page 3. A range of competencies necessary in Australian workplaces are outlined in each unit of competency.

You must achieve 30 units of competency:

12 core units
18 elective units

All of the prerequisite units, as well as the core and elective units of competency, must be shown by you.

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

MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Welding safety and processes
MEM05051	Select welding processes
MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices
Heating and cutting
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM12007	Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05037	Perform geometric development
Welding I
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05056	Perform routine flux core arc welding
Welding II (choose two units)
MEM05015	Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05019	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05017	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05047	Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM05014	Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications
Fabricate components
MEM05010	Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM05011	Assemble fabricated components
MEM05036	Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

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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.