Certificate II in Engineering
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Improve your chances of being employed as an engineering apprentice or trainee.
Our course is designed to give you a broad understanding of engineering principles.
You will learn the basics in tools, machining and fabrication.
Course Essentials
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Study mode:Full Time and Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:MEM20105
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Engineering and Industrial Training

Careers
- engineering apprenticeship/traineeship
- entry-level employment in engineering
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to be able to demonstrate:- basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas. - apply a defined range of skills. - apply problem solving techniques. - information and time management.
Units and electives
Core Units of Study
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- Unit code
- MEM13014A
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- MEM14004A
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- MEM15002A
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- MEM15024A
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- Unit code
- MEM16007A
Mechanical - Elective Units of Study
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- Unit code
- MEM06007B
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- MEM07024B
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- Unit code
- MEM07032B
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- Unit code
- MEM09002B
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- Unit code
- MEM12019B
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- Unit code
- MEM12019B
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- Unit code
- MEM12023A
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- Unit code
- MEM14005A
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- Unit code
- MEM18001C
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- Unit code
- MEM18002B
Fabrication - Elective Units of Study
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- Unit code
- MEM03001B
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- Unit code
- MEM03003B
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- Unit code
- MEM05005B
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- Unit code
- MEM05006B
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- Unit code
- MEM05007C
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- Unit code
- MEM05012C
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- Unit code
- MEM05013C
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- Unit code
- MEM05015C
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- Unit code
- MEM05049B
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- Unit code
- MEM05050B
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- Unit code
- MEM09002B
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- Unit code
- MEM12023A
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- Unit code
- MEM18001C
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- Unit code
- MEM18002B
12 week full-time. Full-time,Part-time or Flexible.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Admission Information
- TAFE: To qualify for admission to this course students will need to be assessed by the Department as being capable of successfully completing the course; or a combination of educational and life experience; or be employed as a Trainee in an Approved Traineeship Scheme.
- Year 12: To qualify for admission to this course students will need to be assessed by the Department as being capable of successfully completing the course; or a combination of educational and life experience; or be employed as a Trainee in an Approved Traineeship Scheme.
- International: Not Applicable
- Mature: To qualify for admission to this course students will need to be assessed by the Department as being capable of successfully completing the course; or a combination of educational and life experience; or be employed as a Trainee in an Approved Traineeship Scheme.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
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As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- School of Engineering and Industrial Training
Phone: +61 3 9919 7134
Email: engtech@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU