Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson
Apprenticeship
What Fabrication Engineering Tradespeople do
- Inspect and interpret detailed drawings or specifications to find out the material and equipment requirements for a job
- Cut, roll, shape, heat or hammer metal products to produce parts
- Use a range of equipment, such as, hand and machine tools, welding equipment and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
- Use a variety of techniques to assemble fabrication parts and structures
- Align and fix pieces together with welding, bolting or riveting
- Add finishing touches to products by cleaning, polishing, filing or by applying protective or decorative coatings.
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- Technical aptitude
- Interest in computer and computer systems
- Good general physical fitness
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work well in a team
- Patience and accuracy
- No skin or breathing problems
- Safety awareness
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for a minimum of four years
- Employment areas include: engineering and construction firms, manufacturing organisations, shipyards, electricity & gas supply authorities and government departments
Specialisation
- Blacksmith, boilermaker (heavy fabrication), patternmaker, welder (First Class)
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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AIG Group Training |
T (02) 9466 5566 F (02) 9466 5432 |
51 Walker St Nth Sydney NSW 2060 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Central Coast Group Training Ltd |
T (02) 4353 2655 F (02) 4353 1917 |
3a Pioneer Ave Tuggerah NSW 2259 |
Central Coast NSW |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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GTES |
T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 |
161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
Wagga Wagga, Riverina |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Health Industry Group Training Company |
T (02) 9817 7463 F (02) 9817 7458 |
Gladesville Hospital 3 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW 2111 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd |
T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 |
Junction St Telarah NSW 2320 |
Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah |
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MEGT Australia |
T (02) 4969 8099 F (02) 4969 8077 |
121 Chatham St Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW |
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MG My Gateway |
T (02) 4627 1388 F (02) 4627 1388 |
28 Broughton St Campbelltown NSW |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra |
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NECA Group Training |
T (02) 9744 2754 F (02) 9715 1009 |
Level 3 28 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Wollongong, Newcastle |
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ON Q Human Resources |
T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 |
Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW |
Far North Coast NSW |
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SERTEC Ltd |
T (02) 6492 3944 F (02) 6492 4594 |
163 Auckland St Bega NSW 2550 |
South East NSW |
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Sydney Training and Employment Ltd |
T (02) 9715 7344 F (02) 9745 2900 |
Level 2 28 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven |
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Workline Employment |
T (02) 4725 0300 F (02) 4721 2487 www.penrithonline.com.au / workline |
1st Floor 450 High St Penrith NSW 2750 |
Western, South Western and Hills District Region of Sydney |
Engineering – Apprenticeships
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
|
|
Certificate III |
|
|
|
Nil |
Engineering – Fabrication (Trade) |
Tradesperson (metal fabrication and associated industries) |
Engineering, Higher Engineering – Trade Certificate IV |
|
Nil |
Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Casting and Moulding) |
Foundary Tradesperson |
Engineering, Higher Engineering – Trade Certificate IV |
|
Nil |
Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Pattern Making) |
Patternmaking tradesperson or tradesperson in related area requiring engineering pattern |
Other engineering courses |
|
Nil |
Engineering Mechanical Trade |
Mechanical tradesperson (Machining, maintenance, diagnostic and associated trade areas. |
Engineering, Higher Engineering – Trade Certificate IV |
|
Nil |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (Toolmaking) |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (Toolmaking) |
Other engineering courses |
|
Nil |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (Lock smith) |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (Lock smith) |
Other engineering courses |
|
Nil |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (watchmaking) |
Engineering Mechanical Trade (watchmaking) |
Other engineering courses |
|
|
Certificate IV |
|
|
|
Nil |
Engineering – Higher Engineering Trade |
Tradesperson, supervisor at level C7 under the Federal Metal Industries Award. |
Other engineering courses |
