National code: MEM31922
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)
OverviewAbout this course
Be armed with a wide range of specialist forging, tempering and heat treatment processes and utilise your creative practical streak. Join the history-rich blacksmithing market or your chosen industry with confidence and employability.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Obtain engineering measurements and prepare freehand sketches to depict information
Hand and hammer forge and shape
Apply skills in heat quenching, tempering and annealing
Confidently select appropriate heat treatment processes
Undertake a range of welding techniques
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
The ability to create welded and fabricated forged and shaped components commonly used in blacksmithing
The confidence to understand and select appropriate heat treatment processes
A nationally accredited trade qualification at Certificate III level
Credits towards a Certificate IV qualification to enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding) as an apprenticeship only.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
Be employed as an apprentice in industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
An interest in blacksmithing principles and concepts
An aptitude for working with your hands and creativity
A desire to pursue a career as a blacksmith, welder, metal forger, farrier or metal designer
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: blacksmith, farrier, welder, metal forger and metal designer.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing) does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 96 weighting points, including 33 core and 63 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Undertake manual handlingMEM11011
Interpret technical drawingMEM09002
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesMSMENV272
Perform computationsMEM12024
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