Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

Overview

Looking for a career in Engineering, Fabrication or Welding? This course is designed to support an Engineering Traineeship, School Based Traineeship, or general public students of all ages looking to develop engineering skills and knowledge on a part time basis over 24 months. The course provides 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 may gain credits into an apprenticeship in various mechanical engineering, fabrication and manufacturing careers – including general machining, 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. Public students may have optional work placement to run in conjunction with this course for 'work ready' students once 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.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

Start anytime

When You Can Enrol

Enquire to be informed about upcoming dates.

Duration

Part time (24 months) - one day per week except public holidays and Victorian school term breaks

Schedule

Trainee Students: Applicants registered under an Australian Traineeship agreement will have a training plan developed in consultation with their employer for the duration of the Traineeship agreement.

Public students: Please leave expression of interest

• Part time (24 months) - one day per week (except public holidays and Victorian school term breaks). This option may have optional work placement to run in conjunction with this course for 'work ready' students once 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.

Time: 9.00am to 4.15pm

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

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.

Public students may have optional work placement to run in conjunction with this course for 'work ready' students once 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.

Skills developed

Students will learn entry level skills and knowledge to work within engineering, fabrication and welding business including:


• Work, Health & Safety (WHS), communication, sustainability and basic computing technology


• Use hand and power tools, along with workshop machines, including cut-off, drilling, lathes, milling, grinders, CNC


• Introduction to welding including manual metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc


• Soft, silver soldering


• Mechanical, thermal cutting


• Technical drawing

Compulsory Units

MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM05003 Perform soft soldering
MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process
MEM07028 Operate computer controlled machines and processes
MEM07032 Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM07041 Perform production machining
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Licences/Tickets

Not applicable

Certification

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

Fees

Government Funded $1,770.00 (Tuition $1,600.00, Materials $170.00)
Concession $490.00 (Tuition $320.00, Materials $170.00)
Fee For Service $6,570.00 (Tuition $6,400.00, Materials $170.00)

Fees Additional Information

The units you will undertake in your studies vary depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials Fees

Material fees include welding kit (auto darkening helmet, welding gloves, safety glasses). Material fees can be waived if workplace PPE is already held.

Careers

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 Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies, MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply online now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for application, please ‘Enquire Now’ to be notified when future intakes open! Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 698 233 or info@wodongatafe.edu.au

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.