Fitter-Welders fit, assemble and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Occupation description
Fitter-Welders fit, assemble and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Their job involves:
- studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings.
- cutting, grinding and shaping metal and other materials using specialised tools and machinery.
- joining metal sections using various welding techniques.
- fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment.
- checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments.
- cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
- diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery and performing regular maintenance.
How will I be assessed?
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 as a Fitter Welder.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is MEM30205 certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the following units of competency. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 32 units of competency:
- 12 core units.
- 20 elective units.
- Core Units
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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
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Welding 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* MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications* MEM15004 Perform inspection* Mechanical heating and cutting MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting* MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting* MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding* MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering)* MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components* MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials* Precision measurements MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement* MEM18003 Use tools for precision work* 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* MEM18018 Maintain pneumatic system components Machining MEM07005 Perform general machining MEM07006 Perform lathe operations
You must demonstrate competency in all core and elective units of competency and all of their pre-requiste units.
NOTE:
* — indicates that a unit requires a pre-requisite/s
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSES is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.