Trade
short courses
Trade
short courses
- Level 3
If you like making and fixing things but unsure if an apprenticeship is for you?
Then you may be suited to our pre-trade course. The ATNZ level 3 pre-trade course will give you an introduction to our industry and you can transfer your learning across to a level 4 apprenticeship if you decide this is the job for you.
What is covered?
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the credits associated with each of the unit standards below. You will also work with one of our Account Managers to select an additional 35 credits from the list of electives at the bottom of this page. You will complete 90 credits in total.
Compulsory units
| UNIT ID | UNIT TITLE | LEVEL | CREDIT | DELIVERY MODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21911 | Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites | 2 | 2 | On job |
| 21912 | Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite | 2 | 2 | On job |
| 33135 | Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety when welding and thermal cutting | 3 | 3 | Online |
| 29397 | Demonstrate knowledge of basic trade calculations and units of measure for mechanical engineering trades | 2 | 4 | Online |
| 29654 | Demonstrate knowledge of and interpret mechanical engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 29675 | Demonstrate knowledge of safety when lifting loads in engineering installation, maintenance, and fabrication work | 2 | 2 | Online |
| 29671 | Demonstrate knowledge of machining equipment, tools, and principles | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 29670 | Demonstrate knowledge of fabrication machinery, materials and processes | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 4433 | Select, use, and care for simple measuring devices used in engineering | 1 | 2 | On job |
| 2395 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools | 2 | 4 | On job |
| 2396 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable handheld engineering power tools | 2 | 4 | On job |
| 29549 | Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical properties and selection of engineering materials | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 29550 | Demonstrate basic knowledge of common engineering metals | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 29560 | Demonstrate knowledge of efficient and effective workplace procedures in mechanical engineering and fabrication | 2 | 3 | Online |
| 29650 | Demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of powered equipment in a mechanical engineering or fabrication workshop | 2 | 2 | Online |
| 29674 | Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering | 2 | 3 | On job |
| 29676 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of good work practices when servicing simple components under supervision (pre-req. 21911 and 21912) | 2 | 3 | On job |
| 11661 | Perform engineering drilling operations using a pedestal type drilling machine | 2 | 3 | On job |
| 29652 | Demonstrate knowledge of safety, health, risk assessment, and hazard ID and control on an engineering worksite | 3 | 3 | On job |
| Total | 55 |
Electives (select 35 credits from the list below)
| UNIT ID | UNIT TITLE | LEVEL | CREDIT | DELIVERY MODE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2433 | Produce engineering component drawings using CAD software | 2 | 6 | On job |
| 20597 | Shut down for maintenance, and start up, a hydraulic power system | 2 | 4 | On job |
| 20598 | Shut down for maintenance, and start up, a pneumatic power system | 2 | 4 | On job |
| 20599 | Clean a hydraulic power system for service (pre-req. 20597) | 2 | 4 | On job |
| 29672 | Assemble fabricated components using mechanical connections | 2 | 3 | On job |
| 2409* | Level mechanical machinery (pre-req. 21912) | 3 | 3 | On job |
| 2671* | Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the manual metal arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 2672* | Weld steel to a general purpose industry standard using the gas metal arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 2676* | Weld stainless steel sheet to industry standard using the gas tungsten arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 2677* | Weld aluminium to industry standard in the downhand positions using the gas tungsten arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 2678* | Join steel using the oxyacetylene welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 3 | On job |
| 2680* | Join metals using the resistance welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 4 | On job |
| 2682* | Weld steel in the downhand positions to a general purpose industry standard using the manual metal arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 2701 | Produce components by performing reciprocating cutting operations | 3 | 3 | On job |
| 2712* | Produce components by performing engineering grinding operations. (pre-req. 29650) | 3 | 15 | On job |
| 2714* | Produce components by performing engineering turning operations. (pre-req. 29650) | 3 | 15 | On job |
| 2715* | Produce components by performing engineering milling operations. (pre-req. 29650) | 3 | 15 | On job |
| 2727* | Service hydraulic power system components under supervision (pre-req. 20613) | 3 | 20 | On job |
| 4437 | Select, use, and care for advanced engineering measuring equipment | 3 | 3 | On job |
| 18106* | Gouge steel using the air carbon arc gouging process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 4 | On job |
| 20613* | Maintain a hydraulic power system. (pre-req. 20597) | 3 | 7 | On job |
| 20614* | Maintain a pneumatic power system. (pre-req. 20598) | 3 | 7 | On job |
| 30080 | Join ferrous and non-ferrous metal components by torch brazing | 3 | 6 | On job |
| 30274* | Cut fabrication materials using handheld power tools (pre-req. 2396) | 3 | 5 | On job |
| 30279* | Cut steel using the manual gas cutting process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 2 | On job |
| 30280* | Cut metals using the manual plasma cutting process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 2 | On job |
| 30282* | Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the gas shielded flux cored arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 4 | On job |
| 30283* | Weld steel structures in the downhand positions using the gas metal arc welding process (pre-req. 33135) | 3 | 4 | On job |
| 30440* | Mark out fabrication components using geometrical methods | 3 | 5 | On job |
| 2391 | Assemble and fit precision tooling or mechanical components using technology aids | 4 | 10 | On job |
| 2411 | Test fluids used in machinery and equipment for variation from specification (pre-req. 21912) | 4 | 12 | On job |
| 2688 | Weld stainless steel tube using the gas tungsten arc welding process | 4 | 12 | On job |
| 2685 | Weld steel structures in all positions using the manual metal arc welding process | 4 | 10 | On job |
| 2691 | Cut metals using mechanised thermal processes | 4 | 4 | On job |
| 2731 | Service hydraulic power system components | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 2732 | Service pneumatic power system components | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 2733 | Diagnose hydraulic power system faults | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 4439 | Select, use, and care for complex engineering measuring equipment for precision jobs | 4 | 4 | On job |
| 4441 | Calibrate engineering measuring devices and equipment | 4 | 4 | On job |
| 25698 | Form light fabrication materials | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 25699 | Form heavy fabrication materials | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 20606 | Diagnose pneumatic power system faults | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 25700 | Assemble and join light fabrication materials | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 25701 | Assemble and join heavy fabrication materials | 4 | 20 | On job |
| 30278 | Weld steel structures in all positions using the gas metal arc welding process | 4 | 10 | On job |
| 30658 | Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental electrical safety in the workplace | 2 | 2 | Online |
| 15852 | Isolate and test low-voltage electrical sub-circuits | 2 | 2 | Online |
Entry Requirements:
You need to be over 16 and currently employed in industry.
Study Type: Self-paced online
Start Time: On enrolment
Duration: While this is a self-paced course you should allow 12 months (42 weeks) to complete your study part-time.
Assessment:
You will complete online assessments that will enable you (on successful completion) to be awarded the credits for each unit standard.
Cost: $3,600
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