Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Apprentice (C10)
This is a metals industry-based qualification which is specially customised for industry\. Certificate III in Engineering, Mechanical (Trade) from the Nationally endorsed training package will be awarded on successful completion.
If the Apprentice already has some skills in the industry, the PARTEC Institute can assess these, so that apprenticeship time is reduced. Existing workers without a Trade Qualification and of any age may also be eligible for this Apprenticeship (Conditions Apply).
Apprenticeship Program
Stage 1 – Basic Trade Skills
- Basic metrology
- Lathe operations (Manual)
- Milling operations (Manual)
- Grinding operations (Manual)
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- Introduction to CAD & CAM (CNC)
Stage 2 – Intermediate Trade Skills
- Lathe operations (CNC)
- Milling operations (CNC)
- Manual metal welding repairs
- Drawing on screen (CAD)
- EDM machining
Stage 3 – Trade Skills
- Machining and assembling complex moulds
- Heat treatment theory
- New and emerging technologies
- Advanced CNC systems
- Machinery maintenance
Industry Applications
- Food processing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Metal fabrication
- Press-tools maintenance
Essential Workplace Knowledge and Skills
- Communication
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Working in a Team
- Hand and Power Tools
- Quality Control (Q.C.)
- Task Planning
- Mechanical Trade Maths
- Planning and Estimating (Quotes)
- Mentoring and Training Apprentices