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22632VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Duration

2 Years
½ Day/Week

Location

East Geelong

Placement

Recommended

Scored

Yes

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • 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

  • Practical skills in mechanical fitting and machining 
  • Practical skills in sheet metal fabrication
  • Develop engineering drawing and technical communication
  • Workplace health and safety regulations in the engineering industry
  • Develop teamwork skills in an engineering environment

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, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment 
  • Certificate II in Engineering Studies qualification

Dress code and course materials

Assessment is based on

  • Hands-on practical work    
  • Written assignments & quizzes
  • Projects

Further study options

**Offered as an Apprenticeship only

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    •       
           = Guaranteed Gordon pathway course

Applications & attendance

Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August

Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2026 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus		 Open: 7 Aug 2025
Close: 15 Mar 2026		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered East Geelong Campus
2026 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus		 Open: 7 Aug 2025
Close: 15 Mar 2026		 Class Day Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

Units

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