MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING

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1 2016 Career Guide

2 MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING A few beads of perspiration have formed on your brow, but never mind, you ve just finished the spot weld. You lift the mask wipe your brow and lay down the gun and rod. A satisfied smile comes to your face. Another tidy join. Time to clean up and get back to the computer-aided design files to check what s next. Sparks are flying in our Manufacturing and Engineering courses for all the right reasons. Whether you want to work with metal, in mechanics or innovative product design, or understanding how to draft structural building desings, we have a course for you and your passion. You ll join an industry that will challenge you every day, whether you re designing, installing, repairing or manufacturing products, or working in mechanical engineering, air-conditioning or electrical services. Your career could lead you to work with 3D printers, motor vehicles, medical equipment, aircraft or in factories. From being a fitter and turner in a plant, to a engineer working on heavy machinery on a mine or construction site, you will be essential to creating innovative and advanced solutions to some of the most advanced everyday problems Hunter TAFE industry expert teachers bring years of knowledge into the classroom so you can be assured of real world, job-ready skills employers seek. You will also learn in practical workshops and work with the latest tools and technology. The Hunter region is a leader in manufacturing and engineering and Hunter TAFE is working with industry partners to adapt our programs to meet the changing the skills needs of employers, ensuring you gain the right skills that lead to great employment opportunities. If you love to work with your hands and enjoy finding practical solutions to problems, then a career in manufacturing and engineering might be the perfect fit. At Hunter TAFE you can specialise in the following areas: Drafting Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing and Industrial Design Metals and Mechanical Engineering Rail THOMAS CRITTENDEN, CERTIFICATE III IN ENGINEERING FABRICATION TRADE As a struggling school student Tom came to Hunter TAFE in 2012 as a sheet metal fabrication apprentice with Quality Sheet Metal. Since them Tom has truly found his passion and has become one of the best young talents in the industry. His hard work and refined skills took him to Brazil to compete in the 2015 International WorldSkills competition, qualifying after winning Gold in the Australian competition. Tom has also been recognised in the industry being named the 2015 Apprentice of the Year (Metal Fabrication Light) by the Manufacturing and Engineering Institute of Australia. 2 HUNTER.TAFENSW.EDU.AU

3 BUILDING DESIGN The design of residential houses and commercial projects takes great skill, thought and technical knowhow. Building designers work with architects and engineers to develop working drawings and building plans for new constructions and renovations. Qualifications in Building or Landscaping Design could lead to a number of rewarding employment options as a landscape designer, building designer, construction designer, architectural draftsperson or a project manager. These courses provide industry recognised qualifications with a practical application of skills and knowledge using use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and traditional drafting techniques. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS Power stations, heavy machinery and renewable energy farms all require the expertise of professionals with advanced electronics and electrical skills in order to operate safely and efficiently. This career path is well suited to people who like enjoy problem solving and working with their hands. Whether you want to work as an electrical engineer working on electrical systems or as an electronics technician who is responsible for the operation of advanced manufacturing machinery, Hunter TAFE qualifications offer a wide range of exciting career paths. You will learn from passionate and industry experienced teachers who will provide you with the best skills training in the business. Hunter TAFE offers a wide range of courses from certificate trade-level courses to hazardous areas and electrical service provider short courses that will provide you with industry recognised qualifications. HUNTER.TAFENSW.EDU.AU 3

4 MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Advanced manufacturing and production processing practices are fast replacing traditional industries in Australia. These emerging technologies need talent with the right combination of engineering and design skills to create innovative manufacturing solutions. From working on the development of a new robotic machine to producing laser cut building materials for an architecturally designed home to designing a new part for production processes that can be prototyped using a 3D printer, a world of opportunity awaits. Whether you specialise in manufacturing, processing or industrial design, or perhaps combine two disciplines to enhance your skills, Hunter TAFE s industry recognised qualification will help you achieve your career goals. METALS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia s rail network and the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric scheme all have one thing in common they were all the work of engineering invention. Engineers use science, maths, physics and technical skills to solve problems of many of the world s building and manufacturing issues. You will learn the ins and outs of industry specific technologies from teachers who have decades of experience working in the field. Partnerships with many large employers and industry help to ensure the programs offered will give you the right skills and hands-on training for a successful career in engineering. Hunter TAFE s industry recognised qualifications can lead to a variety of career paths with opportunity to specialise and work in various engineering fields such as mechanical, automotive and metal fabrication. 4 HUNTER.TAFENSW.EDU.AU

5 MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING COURSES MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TAFE Plus Statement Certificate I Diploma Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Environmental Sustainability for Manufacturing Nondestructive testing to AINDT Certification Program in Hazardous Areas Height Safety Awareness Engineering Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus, Truck and Trailer Engineering Engineering - Production Technology Engineering Pathways Process Manufacturing Process Plant Operations Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer Competitive Systems and Practices Recreational Vehicle Manufacture Resource Processing Competitive Systems and Practices Manufacturing Technology Process Plant Technology Industrial Design Industrial Design Process Plant Technology FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Are you on Instagram? Hunter TAFE is and we would love it if you would follow or use the hashtags #huntertafe to share your images! HUNTER.TAFENSW.EDU.AU 5

6 MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING COURSES METALS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW) Introduction to Welding Oxy-Cutting, GMAW, MMAW and GTAW Welding to AS1796 Certification 1-9 TAFE Plus Statement Assessment for AS1796 Welding Certificates 1-9 TAFE Plus Statement TAFE Plus Statement TAFE Plus Statement Diploma Diploma Advanced Diploma RAIL Program Automotive Welding Basic Welding Assessed to AS/NZS Struc Purpose (SP) Welder Engineering - Fabrication Trade Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy Fabrication) Engineering - Mechanical Trade Engineering - Technical Locksmithing Engineering Engineering Drafting Engineering - Advanced Trade Engineering - Technical Engineering ESI - Power Systems - Rail Traction Mechanical Rail Signalling Electrical - Rail Signalling Fire Warden Training This training may be subsidised by NSW Government Provider TAFE NSW Hunter Institute 6 HUNTER.TAFENSW.EDU.AU

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