If you're interested in the boilermaker or welding trade, this course will set you up with the skills and knowledge to get started on that career pathway.
A new version of this qualification is now available here
You'll learn about surface preparation; including blasting and high pressure jetting, protective coating applications, welding, and surface testing. You'll also gain skills in professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. The course also covers using hand and power tools and industrial machinery, and taking measurements and performing calculations to prepare for a project. This course is usually available only as an apprenticeship, to become a licensed tradesperson.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Gain options to work in the surface preparation and coating industry in areas such as oil and gas, marine, plant construction and maintenance, defence and site maintenance.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
K.L Mills & N.A Mills T/A NAM Training offer apprenticeships in the MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing). We facilitate all training and assessment in the apprentice’s workplace.
Units of Competency (Units) are selected in the Learning and Assessment Plans to meet workplace needs and industry standards. Unit selections can be tailored to suit abrasive blasting/industrial painting, anodising/electroplating and/or powder coating.
Training delivery uses a combination of a face to face approach, one to one or groups of apprentices.
The trainer will negotiate the training and assessment arrangements with worksite representatives and supervisors.
Some of this apprenticeship may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes such as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Under an apprenticeship, RPL may be provided for some of the qualification where appropriate, with training and assessment provided for the remainder.
Apprentices may take 6-48 months (according to apprenticeship requirements) to complete the curriculum. The enrolment term will depend on the current skills and knowledge of the apprentice, and is negotiated with the apprentice and the employer.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.