Enigeener a positive future with our Certificate II in Engineering Studies

This course aims to provide you with broad-based understanding and competencies in a range of engineering skills.

You will be able to make more informed choices in the selection of career paths. 

Sucessful completion of this course will enhance your entry-level employment prospects including apprenticeships and traineeships.

• Location:
  Melton and Sunshine
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Engineering and Industrial Training
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  22019VIC
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Our graduates:

• undertake work-based apprenticeships
• undertake traineeships or cadetship leading into a range of careers as a trades person
• enrol into Certificate III qualifications in the engineering sectors
• gain entry level employment in engineering or related industries.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The aim of this course is to provide pre-employment training and introduction in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries and accommodate entry into the wider engineering industry.

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Develop an Individual Career Plan for the Engineering Industry

  Unit code

  VBN768

• Perform Basic Machining Processes

  Unit code

  VBN769

• Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques

  Unit code

  VBN770

• Apply Electrotechnology Principles in an Engineering Work Environment

  Unit code

  VBN771

• Use Computers for Engineering Related Work Activities

  Unit code

  VBN772

• Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings

  Unit code

  VBN773

• Perform Basic Computational Principles in Engineering Work Activities

  Unit code

  VBN774

• Use Basic Engineering Concepts to Plan the Manufacture of Engineering Components

  Unit code

  VBN776

• Handle Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN777

• Produce Basic Engineering Components and Products Using Fabrication and Machining

  Unit code

  VBN778

• Perform Cutting, Grinding and Turning Operations

  Unit code

  VBN779

• Form, Bend and Shape Engineering Materials

  Unit code

  VBN780

• Use Fundamental Refrigeration Principles and Processes to Fabricate Engineering Structures

  Unit code

  VBN781

• Perform Basic Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes to Fabricate Engineering Structures

  Unit code

  VBN782

• Create Engineering Drawings Using Computer Aided Systems

  Unit code

  VBN783

• Assemble and Test Electronic Engineering Equipment and Make IT Operational

  Unit code

  VBN785

• Fabricate Basic Jewellery Items

  Unit code

  VBN786

To be awarded the qualification, Certificate II in Engineering Studies, participants are required to complete the thirteen core units of competency and one elective unit of competency.

• TAFE: Not applicable this is an entry level course into the VET sector
• Year 12: All students are interviewed for selection and complete a selection test prior to admisssion. Language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skill Framework.
• International: Not applicable as this does not meet the CRICOS requirements.
• Mature: All students are interviewed for selection and complete a selection test prior to admisssion. Language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skill Framework.
• Other: All students are interviewed for selection and complete a selection test prior to admisssion. Language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skill Framework.