22632VIC VDSS - Certificate II in Engineering Studies

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

• Sketch and interpret portfolio A3workbook (supplied by The Gordon)
• Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)– Students to supply their own
  • clearsafety glasses 
  • protective clothing– long sleeve overalls or long sleeve cotton drill shirt and pants& a hat
  • appropriate 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 also provides a class set for use in class for students not undertaking exam.
• Class notes and activity sheets
• Tools and equipment for practical exercises- located in workshops
• Safe Working Method Statements
• The Gordon Library's online video catalogue to this video: Hand tools – safety and technique
• Access to relevant plans, drawings and instructions and manufacturer's specifications/manuals
• Online help/tutorials
• Microsoft office and CAD program Software 
• OH&S policy and work procedures and instructions
• Sketch Paper
• 0.5mm Mechanical pencil
• Drawing media and equipment i.e.: Eraser, ruler, sharpener, protractor & set squares

Further study options

Applications and attendance

Units