Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Overview

Looking for a career in Engineering, Fabrication or Welding? This course has been developed to provide a broad range of engineering and manufacturing tasks for entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering related workplace. Students will gain skills and knowledge for entry into an apprenticeship, traineeship or general work in various mechanical engineering, fabrication and manufacturing careers – including general machining, engineering drafting, fabrication and welding. It’s a great way of getting your foot in the door, as it shows not only understanding and skills, but a dedication to your chosen trade area.

This program is designed to complete in 2 stages: Stage 1 is an 8-week program, provides a hands-on introduction to Manual Metal Arc (MMAW) & Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) welding and thermal cutting processes, including occupational health and safety, safe use of hand and power tools and fabrication techniques. Stage 2 (Optional*) to complete the full Certificate II qualification students will gain a further broad range of engineering skills and knowledge, including basic machining, an engineering project, interpret drawings, gaining knowledge of the engineering sector and employment.

Identified ‘work ready’ students undertaking the Certificate II in Engineering Studies have the option to undertake practical placement, providing opportunity in obtaining ‘real life’ experience and building connections with local employers as part of their course.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – Teaching is conducted on campus

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

April 2024

When You Can Enrol

Enrol Now for 2024.

Duration

Initial Stage Introduction: 8-week introduction to Engineering. Full completion of Certificate II in Engineering Studies: 6 months

Schedule

PUBLIC STUDENTS Part time: Two days per week (except public holidays and Victorian school term breaks). Day & Time: Monday and Tuesday, 9.00am to 4.00pm. This program is completed within 2 stages - Stage 1 is an 8-week program - introduction to engineering, with an option to complete Stage 2, full Certificate II qualification (6 months).

VETDSS: Wodonga TAFE now offers this qualification through Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS). Please view https://www.wodongatafe.edu.au/vetdss to find out how to apply.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to enrol. Applicants must supply own: *Safety boots *Safety glasses *Appropriate flame-resistant clothing for workshop activities (not loose clothing as this is an OH&S hazard) *Personal protective equipment will be required depending on units of study, for example, earplugs or earmuffs are required when using machinery. *Calculator *Writing materials (pen, highlighter, etc.)

Field Placement

This course includes the opportunity for optional industry placement. You'll be able to work with an employer to gain hands-on, relevant industry skills. This will help you gain a broader understanding of the industry, and build direct connections and networks with employers.

Optional practical placement is available for 'work ready’ students once entry level knowledge and skills are developed, providing opportunity in obtaining ‘real life’ experience and building connections with local employers as part of their course.

Skills developed

This course can be tailored to your desired engineering stream, therefore learning outcomes are varied. Some may include:
Manual Metal Arc (MMAW) & Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) welding
Machining
Tool and equipment safety and operation
Using computer-aided design and drafting
Applying mathematics to engineering
Basic fabrication
Perform computations and produce engineering graphics
Cutting, grinding, and turning operations

Compulsory Units

VU23475 Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
VU23476 Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries
VU23477 Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings
VU23478 Perform basic machining processes
VU23479 Apply basic fabrication techniques
VU23480 Perform intermediate engineering computations
VU23481 Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project
VU23485 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $1,095.00 (Tuition $925.00, Materials $170.00)
Concession $355.00 (Tuition $185.00, Materials $170.00)
Fee For Service $3,870.00 (Tuition $3,700.00, Materials $170.00)

Materials Fees

Material fees: $170.00* (Welding kit - includes auto darkening helmet, welding gloves, safety glasses)
Material fees can be waived if workplace PPE is already held.

Careers

Training and pathways in the engineering, manufacturing or other related industries. Apprenticeships and Traineeships can lead into a range of careers in design, manufacture, installation and repair of a wide range of products.

If you become a qualified trades person in the future, occupations may include:

Boilermaker Toolmaker/mechanical technician Draftsperson Mechanical fitter. This qualification also provides a pathway into careers in the engineering industry such as a mechanical, fabrication or electrical engineer

Pathways

This course can lead to:

Apprenticeship in MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship in MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication trade Traineeship in MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting Traineeship in MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.