Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
East GeelongPlacement
RecommendedScored
Yes
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school.
- Applicants are required to be aged 15 years and over.
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9.
- Students selecting this course are recommended to have strong maths skills.
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and apply safe work practices in an engineering workshop environment.
- Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, plans, and measurements to support practical projects.
- Develop foundational skills in machining, metal fabrication, and the use of engineering materials.
- Safely operate a range of hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment.
- Plan, create, and complete practical engineering projects while building skills for future apprenticeships and engineering trade careers.
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence.
- ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, will be eligible for an ATAR increment equivalent to 10% of the lowest study score from their Primary Four studies.
- Certificate II in Engineering Studies qualification.
Dress code and course materials
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Students to supply their own
- -clear safety glasses
- -protective clothing – long sleeve overalls or long sleeve cotton drill shirt and pants & a Cap
- -Protective footwear – Steel-capped boots
- USB – students to supply their own
- Scientific calculator – students undertaking the scored assessment pathway require this for the year 2 exam. However, The Gordon provides a class set for use in class for students not undertaking this exam.
- 0.5mm Mechanical pencil
- Drawing media and equipment ie: Eraser, ruler, sharpener, protractor & setsquares
Assessment is based on
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Further study options
- Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade**
- Diploma in Engineering – Advanced Trade
- Bachelor of Engineering (Deakin pathway)
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade**
- Diploma in Engineering – Advanced Trade
- Bachelor of Engineering (Deakin pathway)
**Offered as an Apprenticeship only
- = Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications and attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit VDSS - How to apply.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2026 Close: 15 Mar 2027 |
Class Day | Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
| 2027 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2026 Close: 15 Mar 2027 |
Class Day | Part Time | Delivered East Geelong Campus | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic fabrication techniques | VU23479 | 40 |
| Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment | VU23481 | 20 |
| Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings | VU23477 | 30 |
| Perform basic machining processes | VU23478 | 40 |
| Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries | VU23476 | 20 |
| Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications | VU23475 | 40 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Perform intermediate engineering computations | VU23480 | 40 |
| Undertake a basic engineering project | MEMPE006 | 80 |
| Year 2 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations | VU23482 | 60 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga