Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Course Code 22632VIC

Fabrication - VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Moorabbin

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The 22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Fabrication Stream) offers secondary school students hands-on experience and foundational skills for careers in engineering, manufacturing, and related industries. This course covers essential skills in metal fabrication, engineering design, and workplace safety. Students gain competencies in welding, machining, fabrication, and using lathes, drills, hand tools, and power tools. Prepare for exciting pathways in engineering with this comprehensive pre-employment training program..

Career Opportunities

  • heavy earth moving equipment
  • mining equipment
  • pressure vessels
  • pipework
  • automotive/truck body building
  • duct work
  • shipbuilder/boats/submarines
  • aircraft
  • structural work

Pathway to further studies

  • MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

Studying the Certificate II in Engineering Studies at Holmesglen

Studying the Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Fabrication Stream) at Holmesglen gives you hands-on experience and valuable skills for a career in engineering. This practical course introduces you to metal fabrication, engineering design, and essential workplace safety practices. Guided by experienced and supportive teachers, you’ll learn to work with welding equipment, lathes, drills, and other key tools. Holmesglen’s focus on real-world skills and personalised support helps you build confidence and competence. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, this course sets you on the path to an exciting future in engineering and manufacturing.

Entry Requirements

To undertake the program, you must be an enrolled student at a Victorian secondary school a VCE/VCE-VM or VPC Program.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

Timetable

1 class per week on Wednesday from 8.30am to 5pm.
Unit code Unit name
VU23481 Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
VU23475 Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
VU23476 Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries
VU23477 Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings
VU23478 Perform basic machining processes
VU23479 Apply basic fabrication techniques
VU23480 Perform intermediate engineering computations
MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project
Unit code Unit name
VU23485 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will attain the 22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies.

Industry Connections

Fees

For VET Delivered to Secondary Students Contact your school to discuss fees

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