22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies~

Next intake VET Full Year 2024

LocationsEast Geelong Campus

Duration Part-time: 1 Year

Course description

Are you hoping to secure an apprenticeship and develop an engineering career in the metal fabrication, manufacturing or mechanical field? Then this course will help you get started.

You will learn how to produce technical drawings, basic fabrication techniques and machining processes, use hand and power tools, and handle basic engineering projects. Overall this course gives you entry-level skills for the engineering industry and will increase your potential to gain an apprenticeship.

If you are a Gordon VCE student

This course is offered to Gordon VCE students one day per week. To APPLY, select the VCE ONLY apply button below. As you will be studying in conjunction with VCE the entry requirements, learning outcomes and assessments differ. This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification. Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.

~ This course is in transition.

The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.

Possible career outcomes

Fabricator – employed as a fabricator in related industries
Mechanical engineer – maintenance, diesel or workshop

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.

Applications & attendance

How to apply

Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

2024 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus Open: 1 Aug 2023
Close: 12 Mar 2024 Class DayIntake Only for Gordon VCE Student
Part-time: 1 Year Apply

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course.

Entrance requirements

Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.

You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Units & assessments

Apply basic fabrication techniques VU22332 40

Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment MEM13014A 10

Perform basic machining processes VU22331 40

Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing engineering and related industries VU22329 30

Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings VU22330 20

Undertake a basic engineering project MEMPE006A 80

Use Hand Tools MEM18001C 20

Perform intermediate engineering computations VU22333 40

Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations VU22334 60

Set Up Basic Pneumatic Circuits MEM30011A 40

Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations MEM18002B 20

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

Hands-on work
Workplace tasks
Written assignments
Team projects

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Concession Tuition AUD $0.83 per hour 400 AUD $332.00 AUD $6,960.00

Standard Tuition AUD $4.13 per hour 400 AUD $1,652.00 AUD $6,960.00

Full Fee Tuition AUD $18.10 per hour 400 AUD $7,240.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $275.00

Education Levy AUD $60.00

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 20/11/2023 4:14:27 PM
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