Certificate II in Engineering Studies (VET in Schools)
- Course Code
- 22019VIC
- Course Type
- Accredited Course
- Course Level
- Skills Creation
- Department
- Engineering
- Course Location
- Yallourn
- Course Duration
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Part Time: To successfully obtain Nationally Accredited Qualifications students will usually be required to attend over a two year period during their VCE or VCAL studies VET in School qualifications are undertaken over a two (2) year period with students attending one (1) day per week
- Course Cost
- Students should consult with their Careers Advisor or VETiS Co-ordinator to obtain further information on program costs.
- Downloads
- course_info.pdf (pdf)
- Study Modes
- On Campus; Part Time (Day)
- Starting Date
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Part Time:
- February 2013
- Enquiries
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All enquiries should be forwarded to the students school career advisor or VETiS Co-ordinator
Course Overview
This course is a pre-employment qualification that aims to provide students with basic competencies in a range of engineering skills such as machining, fabrication and the use of tools. It can also provide students with experience and knowledge in a range of occupations within the engineering trade. The successful completion of this course can provide credits towards further training as an apprentice or trainee in a related field of study.Qualifications And Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be eligible to be assessed for a National Certificate of Competency.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Employment Prospects
- Blacksmith
- Boilermaker
- Machinist
- Metal Fabricator
- Sheetmetal Worker
- Toolmaker
- Welder
- Electroplater
- Engineering Patternmaker
- Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical
- Metal Machinist
- Fitter
- Locksmith
Entry Requirements
To undertake a VETiS Program with GippsTAFE, participants must be enrolled with a secondary education provider or school
Assessment
This is VCE VET accredited course
This course contains a VCE Scored Assessment
Course participants will be eligible to apply for TWO Block Credits for Units 1 & 2 in their first year
Course participants will be eligible to apply for TWO Block Credits for Units 3 & 4 in their second year
Opportunities For Further Study
- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) - Apprenticeship
- Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) - Apprenticeship
- Certificate IV in Engineering
- Diploma in Engineering Technology
- Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Course Structure
| Unit Name | Unit Code |
|---|---|
| Year 1 and 2 | |
| MEM13014A | Apply Principles of Occupational Health and Safety in work environment |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operation |
| VBN768 | Develop an individual career plan for the engineering industry |
| VBN769 | Perform basic machining processes |
| VBN770 | Apply basic fabrication techniques |
| Year 3 and 4 | |
| VBN771 | Apply electrotechnology principles in an engineering work environment |
| VBN772 | Use computers for engineering related work activities |
| VBN773 | Produce basic engineering sketches and drawings |
| VBN774 | Perform basic computational principles in engineering work activities |
| VBN776 | Use basic engineering concepts to plan the manufacture of engineering components |
| VBN777 | Handle engineering materials |
| VBN778 | Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining |
| Elective Modules for Year 3 and 4 | |
| VBN782 | Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate engineering structures |