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Occupational profile. This month - Metal Fabricator.

The most common Metal Fabrication trades are Boilermaker and Sheet Metal Worker. A closely related trade is that of Welder (1st class). All of these occupations are on both the Victorian and National Skills Shortage lists.

Each of these Engineering Trades is obtained through an apprenticeship that is normally of 4 years duration.

Boilermakers and Sheet metal workers will examine plans, drawings and specifications to determine tool, equipment and materials requirements. They then roll, bend, heat, shape and weld a range of materials as well as setting up and operating Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines.

Welders (1st Class) undertake allied activities utilising a full range of welding materials and processes.

Boilermakers, Sheet metal workers and Welders are employed in a wide cross section of industry including Light Metal Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Aerospace, Marine, Mining and Automotive Industries.

Career paths can lead to roles such as the technical functions of producing design drawings, supervision of the manufacture of precise components, management of complex production systems and to Engineers who design system controls and instrumentation, undertake production planning and technical sales.

You can obtain more information at the following sites:-

Youth Central. Mark, a Metal Fabrication Apprentice, reveals what is involved in his apprenticeship.

Manufacturing Skills Australia. (From makeit.net.au site.) Interactive schematic of career opportunities in the Fabrication Trade.

Wodonga TAFE video (from Skills one tv). Pat Barnes, a teacher in Engineering Fabrication takes us through features of the trade. This course provides job opportunities in the areas of: sheet metal working, boilermaker, drafting, computer based specialist welders, welding inspectors/supervisors, costing/estimating sales, engineering at university.

 

Aeroskills careers.

There are 3 streams of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for maintaining aircraft. Mechanical, Structures and Avionics.

For apprenticeships, most employers in the industry prefer entry from years 11 and 12, though entry into the industry is possible from allied occupations.

Employment is in general aviation, domestic and international airlines, aerospace manufacturers and in the Defence Force.

Aeroskills qualifications.The qualification Structures are as follows:-

Avionics Mechanical Structures
Certificate II· Aviation Maintenance Worker (Avionics) Certificate II· Aircraft Mechanical Assistant Certificate II· Aviation Maintenance Worker (Structures)
Certificate III Certificate III Certificate III
Certificate IV· Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Technician (Avionics) Certificate IV· Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Technician (Mechanical) Certificate IV· Aviation Maintenance Worker Technician (Aircraft Structures)
Diploma· Leading to Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Diploma· Leading to Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)  
Advanced Diploma· Leading to Aviation Maintenance Manager (Avionics) Advanced Diploma· Leading to Aviation Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)  

Licenses - LAMEs. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) issues licenses to workers who hold appropriate qualifications in Avionics and Mechanical fields. These people are called LAMEs (Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers). They can then sign off completed work, conduct inspections and release aircraft for flying.

Working overseas.The Australian qualifications have and are being aligned with the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) standards and allow workers with Australian Qualifications to gain work overseas.

ADF courses lead to national qualifications.The ADF Technical Training School also undertakes and awards Nationally Recognised Aeroskills Training Qualifications.

Defence Trade Training. Prior to trade training Trade Initial employment training On the job training duration Outcome.
Navy 11 weeks at RAN Recruit School Aviation Technician Aircraft 15 months 24-36 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  11 weeks at RAN Recruit School Aviation Technician Avionics 15 months 24-36 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Army 13 weeks at Army recruit training centre Aircraft Structural Fitter 20 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
  13 weeks at Army recruit training centre Aircraft Technician 17 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  13 weeks at Army recruit training centre Avionics Technician 19 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Air Force 11 weeks Military Training Aircraft Structural Technician 15 months 12 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
  11 weeks Military Training Aircraft Technician 11 months 24 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
  11 weeks Military Training Avionics 14 months 24 months Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

More information.

Aerospace courses and job pathways

CASA:-

For current Training Packages including Aeroskills Armament:-

About the Industry:-

ADF Technical Trade Training Schools (pdf):-

The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Foundation of Australia site:-

MSA Aerospace Careers (pdf):-

Youth Central:-

Refrigeration occupations

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association (AMCA) have produced the following flyers (PDF) on occupations in the industry. These may be downloaded from here.

- Air Conditioning ... a career not just a job.

- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

- Mechanical Services Plumber

- Mechanical Services Draftsperson

- Mechanical Engineer.

These flyers summarise the role and tasks undertaken, who suits these jobs and what steps to take to pursue the particular career.

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Aircraft

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Want good job prospects? What about job prospects overseas? What of the pay? Is the work challenging?
Job prospects.
Employment prospects for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are good and are predicted to grow very strongly to 2015-16. In the 5 years to August 2010 employment increased by 34% compared to 12.1% for all occupations in Australia. In November 2010 there were 15,800 Aircraft Engineers in Australia, with a very high proportion in full time positions (96.6%). Growth is also strong among General Aviation companies, with many of these opportunities being based overseas.
Pay
The gross income on average was $1380.00 per week. (See Job Outlook at http://joboutlook.gov.au) Highly skilled Engineers can often earn substantially more, particularly if they travel overseas.
Work
The job is a challenging one with the 5 top skills being (in order) Troubleshooting, Installation, Repairing, Equipment selection and Critical thinking.
It can involve routine maintenance checks, inspections for defects, replacement and repair or modification of parts and checks of aircraft systems and even manufacture. This work may be performed in a hanger, a factory or outdoors and may also include weekend and shift work.
Education and Training
Courses available in Victoria are
Advanced Diploma of Engineering – Aerospace
Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Avionics
Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Mechanical
Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Structures
Diploma of Aeroskills – Mechanical
Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Avionics TB2
Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Mechanical TB1
Graduate Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Management.
More information on these courses is available from http://www.myfuture.edu.au and http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au/TAFECourses/.
Overseas opportunities.
The national aircraft maintenance engineer trade qualifications are harmonised with international requirements. This enables Australian qualified engineers’ access to global aviation positions. This comes about through agreements between CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) and other National Airworthiness Authorities. (See www.casa.gov.au)
More information can be found at www.mskills.com.au.
Licencing.
In addition to the qualifications referred to earlier, CASA issues licences which then permit the licence holder to maintain aircraft for which you are licenced, certify for maintenance appropriate to the licence and supervise other workers performing work covered by the licence. These licences cover the categories of Engines, Radio, Electrical, Instruments and Airframes.
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Jewellery

Interested in Jewellery as an occupation?

There are a range of options.

What Jewellers do.

Jewellers make and repair jewellery using a wide range of materials including metals, stones, woods, plastics and fibres.

Tasks can include creating designs and developing specifications by drawing and Computer Aided Design, shaping metals and other materials by a variety of means, preparing wax moulds and pouring precious metals, securing precious stones, repairing jewellery, and appraising quality and value of jewellery.

Training options.

Entry to Jewellery courses usually requires year 11 or 12 however entry requirements can vary. It may be possible to commence some of this training in school.

An apprenticeship comprises the Certificate III in the nationally accredited Jewellery Manufacture course. The duration of the Apprenticeship is nominally 4 years, but the advent of Competency Based Training allows for earlier completion.

Other courses include

Certificate II in Jewellery Manufacturing leading to jobs such as Polisher, Jewellery Caster, Surface Finishing Employee,

Certificate III (Apprenticeship) leads to jobs such as Jewellery Tradesperson, Silversmith, Goldsmith,

Certificate IV leads to Jewellery Repairer

Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery stream) leads to Jewellery Designer.

The Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery Stream) leads to enhanced jewellery careers.

There are some short courses available at some TAFE locations.

Examples of work of Victorian Jewellers.

Mary Hackett.

‘Courage in Play’


"Within my work I have been exploring the partnership in play between myself and metal.

The conversation that arises from the rhythm of the hammer or the texture created by the torch heating the metal’s surface initiate mirth, curiosity, frustration or despair - an occasionally uncomfortable situation. The visual dynamics and the tactility of the pieces produced from this dialogue invite discussion to extend to the observer."

Mary Hackett from www.nmhmetalworks.com.au site.

Mary graduated from NMIT in Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Jewellery) in 2009

Mary has a blog at http://maryjanehackett.blogspot.com/

 

Alexandra Bletsas.

 

Alexandra Bletsas, is another NMIT Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology graduate (2008).

 

Her blog is at http://alexandrabletsas.blogspot.com/

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