Overview
Looking for a Welding and/or CNC Machining pathway or Traineeship in Engineering, developing Engineering skills? This course has been developed in skills and knowledge clusters, being delivered in stages, covering the skills and knowledge related to each cluster. Students can complete Stage 1 - Welding cluster, and then take the option of completing Stage 2 - Machining cluster or complete all three stages to achieve the full qualification as either a public student, or through an employer under an Australian Traineeship agreement.
This program is designed to provide the option of progressing in stages: Stage 1 – WELDING PATHWAY The Welding Pathway stage offers participants the skills and knowledge to gain employment in Engineering, Fabrication or Manufacturing where welding is part of your role or can provide opportunity to up skill in your current position. This includes accredited welding training in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) at a basic level (also contains pre-requisite units).
Stage 2 - MACHINING AND CNC (Optional*) On completion of Stage 1, applicants may continue to gain a set of skills and knowledge in hand and power tools, measurements, general machining and CNC machining. The training includes accredited training in the safe and correct use of hand and power tools, using workshop equipment such as lathes, drills and milling machines and an introduction to CNC machine operation.
Stage 3 – General Engineering (Optional*) Students may continue part time to complete the full Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology qualification. Students will develop and gain a broad range of engineering skills and knowledge, including interpret drawings, dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components, mechanical and thermal cutting and soldering.
Duration
Starts: 22 Feburary. Duration is dependent on the stage progression: Stage 1 – Welding Pathway – 8 weeks Stage 2 – Machining and CNC Pathway – 13 weeks Stage 3 – Full Qualification Completion – 13 weeks Traineeship – a training plan is developed in consultation with an employer and trainee in line with the Australian Traineeship Agreement.
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, paper, etc.)
Field Placement
Work ready public students may participate in optional work placement, run in conjunction with this course once sufficient entry level skills and knowledge are developed, providing opportunity in obtaining 'real life' experience and building connections with local employers as part of their course. Students undertaking a Traineeship, including School Based Students, will be employed through an Australian Traineeship Agreement.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. You will be assessed through a combination of practical work skills and theory testing, through observation, class exercises, participation, written assignments and tests.