Specialist Welding And Fabrication RPL
Get your Cert III in Engineering Fabrication without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
MEM31925 RPLYour Welding And Fabrication Experience, Turned Into a Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
You already do the work every day. We turn your welding and fabrication experience into your nationally recognised trade certificate and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
- Code
- MEM31925
- AQF level
- Level 3
- Points
- 96 (12 core units + electives)
- Specialisations
- Boilermaking, Welding, Sheetmetal and more
- Occupation
- Metal Fabricator (ANZSCO 322311)
MEM31925 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about welding and fabrication RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is MEM31925 Cert III in Engineering Fabrication RPL?
MEM31925 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced welders and fabricators fast track their Cert III in Engineering Fabrication, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade), by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 3+ years in welding and fabrication in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Cert III in Engineering Fabrication RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- Welder (MIG, TIG, stick or flux core) without a trade certificate
- Boilermaker or pressure vessel fabricator
- Sheetmetal worker or sheetmetal fabricator
- Structural steel fabricator or steel erector
- Blacksmith or surface finisher
- Overseas trained welder or fabricator now working in Australia
Cert III in Engineering Fabrication RPL wherever you work
100% online for welders and fabricators in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Specialisations
Choose Your Fabrication Trade Specialisation
Your electives are matched to the work you actually do. You can also take the general fabrication qualification.
Boilermaking / Welding
The most popular choice. Fabrication, forming, assembly and advanced welding.
Welding
For specialist welders. MMAW, GMAW, GTAW, flux core and submerged arc processes.
Sheetmetal Working
For sheetmetal workers. Geometric development, forming, folding and assembly.
Boilermaking, Blacksmithing, Surface Finishing
Also available, plus a general fabrication trade option.
Trade certificate or welding ticket? They are different. The Cert III is your nationally recognised trade qualification. Some structural and pressure welding jobs also need a separate welder qualification test set by the employer or project.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your MEM31925 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your welding and fabrication work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat and confirms MEM31925 is the right fit.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for MEM31925. Gather payslips, references, photos of your completed work, job sheets and site records, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current MEM31925 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence, observe you at work or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade). Use it for trade rates, licensing where it applies, or your own welding and fabrication business.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for MEM31925 RPL
Most welders and fabricators already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your welding and fabrication roles, employers, dates, project types and tasks. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your welding and fabrication duties and the projects you completed, signed with contact details.
- 05
Photos and weld records
Photos and short videos of your welds and fabrications, weld records, job sheets and drawings you worked from.
- 06
Tickets and USI
Any welding tickets, forklift or crane licences you hold, and your USI from usi.gov.au.
Show your processes: assessors look for evidence of each welding process and fabrication task you do, from reading drawings and marking out to cutting, forming, assembly and welding. Your assessor may also observe you at work.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to MEM31925 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | MEM31925 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker | MEM05089Assemble fabricated components | Photos of fabricated assemblies, shop drawings |
| Stick welder | MEM05090Weld using manual metal arc welding process | Weld photos, weld records, procedure sheets |
| MIG welder | MEM05091Weld using gas metal arc welding process | Weld photos, job sheets, supervisor reference |
| TIG welder | MEM05092Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | Photos of stainless or aluminium TIG work |
| Sheetmetal worker | MEM05037Perform geometric development | Development drawings, templates, finished pieces |
| Structural fabricator | MEM12007Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | Marked up shop drawings, photos of set outs |
| All fabricators | MEM09002Interpret technical drawing | Drawings and plans you worked from |
Compare
RPL or the Full Course?
Apprenticeship or full course
- Typically a 4 year apprenticeship
- 30+ units of training and assessments
- Time off the tools for classes
- You relearn what you already do every day
MEM31925 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
MEM31925 RPL FAQs
MEM31925 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Cert 3 in Engineering Fabrication through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in welding and fabrication, RPL is the fastest way to your MEM31925. Instead of a 4 year apprenticeship, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
Can I get a boilermaker or welder trade certificate through RPL?
Yes. MEM31925 is the nationally recognised fabrication trade qualification, and it can be achieved through RPL. You choose a specialisation like Boilermaking/Welding, Welding or Sheetmetal Working to match your work.
Is a welding ticket the same as a trade certificate?
No. A welding ticket is a welder qualification test for a specific process or job. MEM31925 is your full nationally recognised trade qualification. Many employers in mining and heavy industry ask for both.
How long does MEM31925 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for MEM31925 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 3+ years of hands on work in welding and fabrication. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does MEM31925 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained welders and fabricators get MEM31925 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in welding and fabrication in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
MEM31925 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
To achieve MEM31925 you must complete units worth 96 points: all 12 core units (33 points), electives worth at least 40 points from Group A (general fabrication) or one specialisation group (B to G), and up to 23 points from Group H. Specialisation groups: A General fabrication, B Boilermaking, C Welding, D Boilermaking/Welding, E Sheetmetal Working, F Blacksmithing, G Surface Finishing.
Core units
- MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
- MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
- MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
- MEM12024 Perform computations
- MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM14006 Plan work activities
- MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
- MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on the job training
- MEM18001 Use hand tools
- MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
- MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective units (examples)
- MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
- MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices
- MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
- MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
- MEM05074 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
- MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components
- MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications
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