MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)

National ID: MEM20105 State ID: AA50

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Are you looking for a career making heavy metal objects?

Following this pre-apprenticeship program, graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including: mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer controlled metal plate cutting equipment.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

RTO Entrance Requirements

Students must apply through the school application process, an aptitude test and interview process are undertaken to determine acceptance.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship).

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Welder
Fabricator in a broad range of industries including mining resources, heavy haulage and road transports, construction, agriculture machinery, mechanical and civil engineering, refineries, material bulk handling and defence.

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Semester 2, 2022

Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship - 15 August to 9 December

Details
Units and fees

Details

A Pre-Apprenticeship course enables you to experience what it is like to work in a trade before you make a commitment to an Apprenticeship course or trade area. Pre-Apprenticeships do not require you to have an employment contract.

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 2, 2022
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

DAYS:

This course will be run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here(opens in a new tab) .

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side. 

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete the units of competence listed below as well as a work placement component.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment	$6.48	$1.92	$8.52
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$28.86
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.50

Elective

Unit Selection

All thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$47.04
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$42.05
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$77.54
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$57.15
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$105.98
MEM12024A	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$57.15
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$34.66
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$39.62
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$38.16

Workplacement Units

Students must complete the work placement requirement as listed below to achieve the qualification

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AW869	Module 4 (completed)	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

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Total fee	$

Concession*

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Total fee	$