Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma of Engineering - Technical

In this specialised technical Engineering course, you will develop skills and knowledge required for a draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering (Mechanical) or manufacturing work environment as well as industry relevant mathematics, engineering design calculations, drafting techniques and appropriate drafting skills. You will learn to apply technical mathematics and calculus, develop advanced engineering detail drafting skills and mechanical models for computer-aided engineering. You may be already employed in an engineering-related industry directly, or a public student looking for a career change to gain employment in this specialised area or looking for full time study prior to higher education. Credit for relevant units of competency achieved may be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed MEM40412 / MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, MEM30319 / MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, or other relevant qualifications.

Optional Industry Practical Placement

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FEES

Government Funded $5,115.00

Fee For Service $13,440.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Blended

DURATION

FULL TIME: 12 months, PART TIME: 24 months for students who have completed MEM40412 or MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting. 3 years for students with no previous credits.

SCHEDULE

FULL TIME: 12 months
Full time study for students with no previous credits.
* Mondays - One workshop per month (9am-4.30pm) & evening classes (5.30pm-9pm)
* Tuesdays - One workshop per month (9am-4.30pm) & evening classes (5.30pm-9pm)
* Wednesday day classes 9am-4.30pm

PART TIME:
Wednesday day classes 9am-4.30pm over 12 months for students who have completed Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting.
Mondays for students with no previous credits - Year 1 - One workshop per month (9am-4.30pm) & evening classes (5.30pm-9pm)

Distance, Flexible or blended learning arrangements may be considered on consultation with the teaching department.

Certificate IV in Engineering

This course is specifically designed to cover the skills and knowledge required for employment as a higher level Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) and associated industries, or at equivalent levels in other industries where Engineering Tradespersons work. This course is ideal for tradespeople nearing completion or have completed an apprenticeship, or are experienced in the trade (Fabrication or Fitter and Turner) wanting to broaden their skill set, or move into supervisory roles.

Free TAFE
Apprenticeship Option
Optional Industry Practical Placement

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $3,808.00
Concession $716.00
Fee For Service $13,056.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Blended
Workplace
Apprenticeship

DURATION

Up to 4 Years (Students already with trade qualifications will receive credit transfer where applicable)

SCHEDULE

Individual student training plan and schedule developed in consultation, depending on units of competence.
Blended learning:
- Flexible self-paced learning available utilising a blend of workplace learning and attendance at Wodonga TAFE simulated workshop.
- Workshop for practical based learning available Monday & Wednesday nights (Unit dependent) - 4.30pm-9.30pm (excluding public holidays and term breaks)
- Block release calendar available for students under an Apprenticeship Agreement and workplace based students

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Develop your skills in Engineering (Mechanical) Drafting. This course will develop the skills and knowledge required for a draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering (Mechanical) or manufacturing work environment. You will either be employed, or looking to be employed, within an engineering-related industry directly, or under an Australian Traineeship agreement, looking to work and develop knowledge of engineering principles for this specialised area, as well as mathematics and appropriate drafting skills.

Traineeship Option
Optional Industry Practical Placement

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FEES

Government Funded $2,780.00
Concession $652.00
Fee For Service $7,720.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended
Traineeship

DURATION

Full-time: 12 Months, Part-time: 24 Months (Students already with trade qualifications may receive credit transfer where applicable)

SCHEDULE

The course will run from February to November. Full-time students will complete the course (Monday & Tuesday) over a 12 Month period. Part-time students will complete the course (Monday - Year one, Tuesday- Year two) over a 24 Month period. Ongoing applications are available, speak with the teaching department to discuss your commencement date.

Attendance requirements:
- First Year students - One workshop per month (9am-4.30pm) & evening classes (5.30pm-9pm) - Mondays
- Second Year students - One workshop per month (9am-4.30pm) & evening classes (5.30pm-9pm) - Tuesdays

Distance and Flexible arrangements may be considered on consultation with the teaching department, please enquire to find out more!

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

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.

Traineeship Option
Optional Industry Practical Placement

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FEES

Government Funded $1,770.00
Concession $490.00
Fee For Service $6,570.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Traineeship

DURATION

Duration is dependent on the stage progression undertaken:
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.

SCHEDULE

Stage 1 – Welding Pathway
Days: 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday) for 8 weeks.
Dates: 2 Feb - 27 Mar
Time: 9am-4pm

Stage 2 – Machining and CNC Pathway (optional)
Days: 2 days per week for 13 weeks.
Dates: Mar - Jun (if enough interest)
Time: 9am-4pm

Stage 3 – Full Qualification Completion (optional)
Days: 2 days per week for 13 weeks.
Dates: Jun - Sept (if enough interest)
Time: 9am-4pm

*Wodonga TAFE reserves the right to not continue with Stage 2 and Stage 3 if insufficient interest.

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.

Certificate II in Engineering Studies

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.

Free TAFE
Optional Industry Practical Placement

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $1,095.00
Concession $355.00
Fee For Service $3,870.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

Initial Stage Introduction: 8-week introduction to Engineering. Full completion of Certificate II in Engineering Studies: 4 months

SCHEDULE

PUBLIC STUDENTS
Part time:
Two days per week (except public holidays and Victorian school term breaks).
Day & Time: Wednesday and Thursday, 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 (4 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/vdss to find out how to apply.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

As an apprentice fabricator (boilermaker or metal fabricator), you will learn and develop skills in metal fabrication, pattern development, welding and computers in engineering that are required to work as an Fabrication Tradesperson – within the metal, engineering, manufacturing or associated industries.

Apprenticeship Option

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FEES

Government Funded $3,500.00
Concession $700.00
Fee For Service $12,000.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

Apprenticeship

DURATION

APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 4 YEARS

SCHEDULE

Block release and a blend of classroom and workplace assessment.
Days: Monday to Friday (may be subject to change) | Time: 8am-4.15pm

[Excluding Public Holidays]

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Learn valuable skills in a challenging but rewarding career. As an apprentice Fitter and Turner, Maintenance worker, CNC Machinist, this qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

Apprenticeship Option

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FEES

Government Funded $3,500.00
Concession $700.00
Fee For Service $12,000.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

Apprenticeship

DURATION

APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 4 YEARS

SCHEDULE

Block release with a blend of classroom and practical learning.
Days: Monday to Friday (may be subject to change) | Time: 8am-4.15pm

[Excluding Public Holidays]

The above traineeship or apprenticeship courses are available to employed trainees or apprentices only.

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SHORT COURSES

Essential 2D CAD

Build your knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) using Autodesk® AutoCAD® software. For those in the industry or hobbyists, you’ll engage in a mix of theoretical and practical classroom sessions. You will work towards producing two-dimensional sketch plans and working drawings.

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FEES

$420.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

Nights - 6 sessions (3 hours each) OR 2 Days

SCHEDULE

2025 Dates:
Wednesday Nights: TBC | Time: 6x 6pm-9pm
Friday Full Days: TBC | Time: 2x 9am-4.30pm
Location: Wodonga TAFE Main Campus, Building D, Room D012

Essential 3D CAD

This course helps students build their knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) using Autodesk Fusion software. Though the course is made primarily for Fusion 360 beginners who have never worked with the software before an intermediate learner can also take this course to brush up the topics and to learn about new features and enhancements of Fusion 360.

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FEES

$480.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

Nights - 7 sessions (4 hours each) OR Days - 3 sessions (7 hours each)

SCHEDULE

2026 Dates:
Wednesday Nights: TBC | Time: 6pm-9pm
Friday Full Days: 13-20 Nov | Time: 9am-4.30pm
Location: Wodonga TAFE Main Campus, Building D, Room D012.

Intro to Digital Design & Manufacturing (CNC)

The Intro to Digital Design & Manufacturing (CNC) course is aimed at introducing people who currently work in a machining or production workplace, to the principles of drawing and designing components using CAD, and producing components using CNC machining processes.

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FEES

$750.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

6 Session

SCHEDULE

2025 Dates: to be advised.
Time: 8am - 4pm
Days: 6 Days (delivered over two weeks (two x 3-day weeks, Mon-Wed).

Perform Basic Machining

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to undertake basic machining under supervision, introducing students to workshop machines, such as lathes, mills and drills.

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FEES

$630.00

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

6 Sessions

SCHEDULE

2025 Dates: 5 Aug - 19 Sep
Days: 6x Wednesday evenings
Time: 5.30pm-9.30pm (McKoy Street – Building E)

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