Build Your Future: Ready to craft a career where your skills bring machinery to life? Step into the world of precision engineering with a Fitter & Turner Apprenticeship! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled tradespeople who design, assemble, and maintain the mechanical heart of industries.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learning to interpret technical drawings, operate sophisticated machinery, and accurately fit components. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to understand the precise specifications of mechanical components.
• Use lathes and milling machines to shape metal parts to exact dimensions.

And lots more…

The Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)

Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a foundational trade that’s essential across a huge range of industries. This apprenticeship gives you highly versatile skills that are always in demand. You’ll develop expertise in precision machining, mechanical assembly, welding, and maintenance, building a solid foundation for a long and rewarding career in manufacturing, mining, construction, or even marine industries.

Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

• Mechanical Fitter: Assemble, install, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
• Machinist: Operate and set up precision tools like lathes, mills, and grinders to produce accurate metal components.
• Maintenance Fitter: Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in machinery, ensuring smooth operations and preventing downtime.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months, but it truly depends on each individual and how quickly you can complete your competencies.

What to Expect:

Prepare for a dynamic blend of hands-on workshop training and theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with a variety of materials and tools, mastering complex fitting techniques, precision measurement, and problem-solving skills. With opportunities to specialise in heavy industry, hydraulics, or advanced manufacturing, your expertise will be crucial in keeping the wheels of industry turning.

Ready to Shape the World with Your Hands?

Begin your journey with a Fitter & Turner apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, building and maintaining the machinery that powers our modern world.