MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Formal recognition for fabrication tradespeople who cut, shape, weld and join metal to fabricate, repair and maintain structures, products and components.

Overview

Get recognised for the fabrication, welding and metalwork skills you’ve built on the job with MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade. This qualification covers the skills of an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication, spanning metal fabrication, structural steel work, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing across the manufacturing and engineering sector. ATSR guides eligible tradespeople through the RPL process, mapping real workplace evidence against the qualification requirements so our partner RTO can formally assess it and issue this nationally recognised qualification.

Career Opportunities

Sheetmetal Worker

Cuts, shapes and joins sheetmetal to make and repair metal structures and products.

Welder

Cuts, shapes and joins metal using various welding processes to build and repair products.

Boilermaker

Works with heavy gauge metals to manufacture and repair pressure vessels, tanks and structures.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Trade RecognitionGet your real-world fabrication and welding experience formally recognised against a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

Career AdvancementUse this qualification as a stepping stone toward supervisory trade roles, specialist welding tickets or further study in engineering.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

No RTO partner assigned yet.

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Job cards or work orders for fabrication, welding or metalwork tasks you have completed
Records of engineering drawings or technical specifications you have worked from
Photos or logs of metal cutting, shaping and forming work you have carried out
Evidence of welding work performed, such as weld logs, inspection records or QA sign-offs
Records of measurements, markings or layout work completed before fabrication
Photos or job records of fabricated components or structures you have assembled
Evidence of hand tool and power tool use in your day-to-day fabrication work
Records of safety procedures followed, such as toolbox talks, SWMS or safety checklists
Supervisor or employer statements confirming your fabrication, welding or metalwork duties

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real active workplace or worksite
Applicant clearly visible working in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing relevant fabrication tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds in length

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

4,100Employed

28Median Age

100%Full-Time Employment Share

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Full-Time Employment Share)

Industry Average Salary

$1,286Median Weekly Earnings

$66,872Yearly Income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median Weekly Earnings)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade through RPL without going back to full-time study?

Yes, RPL recognises the fabrication and welding skills you already have through a genuine, formal assessment process, not a shortcut around it. Your partner RTO reviews your evidence against the qualification requirements and confirms you meet the standard expected of a qualified fabrication tradesperson.

How much real-world fabrication experience or evidence do I need for RPL?

You need enough documented evidence to show you can genuinely perform the core fabrication and welding tasks covered by this qualification, rather than a fixed number of years. This typically includes payslips, employer references, job cards, technical drawings you've worked from, and photos or videos of you completing fabrication and welding tasks on site.

Is an RPL-issued MEM31925 the same qualification as one earned through full-time training?

Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, issued by the ASQA-registered partner RTO. RPL is simply a different pathway to the identical nationally recognised credential, based on evidence of skills you already hold.

What can I do with a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade once I have it?

This qualification supports roles such as Sheetmetal Worker, Welder and Boilermaker across the manufacturing and engineering sector. It gives you a nationally recognised trade credential that can support further specialisation, senior fabrication roles or additional trade-specific tickets and licences.

Secure your status as a certified fabrication tradesperson today

Turn years of hands-on fabrication and welding experience into a nationally recognised qualification.