What does a Mechanical Fitter do?
A Mechanical Fitter is an engineering specialist, responsible for fitting and assembling parts and sub-assemblies made from metal and other materials.
They create production machinery, maintain and repair fixed machinery and equipment on work sites, and repair and install valves, lining and pipes for various industries.
Career Opportunities for Mechanical Fitters
Mechanical Fitters are in-demand tradespeople:
- Create parts and equipment in a range of different industries
- Be part of a maintenance team in factories, warehouses, and workshops
- Work on mine sites across WA, where vital machinery and equipment needs to be built and maintained
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- Apprenticeship Duration 4 years, full time
- FUTURE DEMAND* Moderate
- Average salary* $1,645 per week, full-time (post-qualification)
- Skill Level * High
*Disclaimer: Data sourced from the Australian Government’s Your Career website and is updated periodically. Accuracy and currency are not guaranteed – please refer to the source (www.yourcareer.gov.au) for the latest information.
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Beneficial Skills & Attributes
You will need:
- Good eyesight, hearing, and be able to work well with your hands
- An interest and aptitude in mechanics
- An eye for detail to follow exact specifications and instruction
- Strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in experimentation
- Good stamina – you’ll be working with heavy tools and equipment
Key Job Expertise
You will learn how to:
- Study and interpret blueprints to mark the shape and dimension of a specific part
- Assemble and fit machined parts
- Operate powered machinery either by hand or computer control
- Build machinery and equipment on site
- Clean and lubricate assembled parts and equipment
- Identify problems, and how to fix them
- Translate your skills across machinery and equipment of any size
Education & Training Requirements
You’ll undertake a four-year apprenticeship, during which you’ll begin formal training with an employer, supplemented with training from a Registered Training Organisation, and spend your time working and learning practical skills on the job. When you finish, you’ll have a nationally recognised qualification you can take anywhere.
Delivery Location
As an apprentice, you will also complete off-site training at one of our locations or another RTO, depending on your individual circumstances.
Fees & Charges
“This program is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development through ‘Jobs and Skills WA’.
The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student Service and Resource fees.
Until 31 December 2025 this course comes under the Lower Fees, Local Skills Initiative.
This means the course tuition fees have been cut in half!
Find out more about the initiative:
jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready
The WA Government fees policy is available here:
wa.gov.au/government/publications/vocational-education-and-training-fees-and-charges-policy
Units of Competency
For an up-to-date list of the units of competency students need to complete during their Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting), visit:
Completion
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Nationally Accredited Certificate.
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