Kickstart your career with hands-on training and a nationally recognised qualification.
Novaskill has partnered with leading engineering and manufacturing businesses to offer an exciting Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade Apprenticeship — your opportunity to build practical skills and gain real-world experience in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Why This Apprenticeship is Your Launchpad:
Earn While You Learn: Gain paid, on-the-job experience in a supportive fabrication and engineering workshop
Ongoing Mentoring & Career Support: We're invested in your success every step of the way
Develop High-Level Fabrication Skills: Work with metal fabrication, welding, machining, and engineering tools and equipment
Build a Career with Purpose: Gain experience in a growing industry essential to infrastructure, manufacturing, and innovation
What You Will Learn:
* Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and specifications with precision
* Use fabrication tools and machinery safely and effectively, including welding and cutting equipment
* Measure, mark out, cut, and shape metal components accurately
* Assemble and fit fabricated parts to create finished products or structures
* Apply quality control techniques to ensure work meets industry standards
* Follow workplace health and safety procedures rigorously
* Collaborate with experienced tradespeople and engineers to solve practical problems
What You'll Gain:
* A nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
* Practical experience working in professional engineering and manufacturing settings
* Confidence using industry-standard tools, machinery, and fabrication techniques
* Exposure to workplace safety, teamwork, and project management in engineering
* Clear pathways for future career progression in engineering, manufacturing, or further trade qualifications
What We're Looking For:
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
* Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to work with tools and machinery
* Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions carefully
* A reliable, safety-conscious, and hardworking attitude
* Motivation to learn and grow within the engineering trade
* Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Who You Are:
* Honest, dependable, and professional
* Physically fit and able to work in a workshop environment
* Enthusiastic about developing practical engineering skills
* Ready to balance study commitments with workplace learning
* Positive, proactive, and driven to succeed in a trade career
Requirements:
* National Police Check or willingness to obtain
* Driver's License & Reliable Transport (desirable)
About Novaskill:
Novaskill is a dedicated not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Group Training Organisation (GTO) committed to enriching lives and building futures. With over 45 years' experience and locations across Northern NSW to the Central Coast, we've helped thousands of apprentices and trainees launch successful careers.
Ready to Apply?
Contact our GTO Recruitment Team for more information:
***********@novaskill.edu.au
Or apply directly via Seek.
Please include a cover letter with your resume to be considered initially by email.
What Happens Next?
After applying, you may be invited to complete online testing, interviews, and pre-employment medicals. We'll also contact your references if you progress.
Please check your email (including junk folders) and respond promptly to any calls or messages.
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.