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 1, 2023

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	6 Months
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

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.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

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 (5 core plus elective units to value of at least 30 points) listed below. A work practice component of 150 hours minimum must also be completed.

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	$8.75
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$7.70
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70

Elective

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
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly	$58.32	$17.28	$115.57
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and or silver soldering	$29.16	$8.64	$40.65
MEM11004B	Undertake dogging	$58.32	$17.28	$58.63
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$58.63
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices	$29.16	$8.64	$29.62
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$108.74
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$35.56
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$40.65
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
RIISAM205D	Cut, weld and bend materials	$81.00	$24.00	$69.24

Please note: 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.
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 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) 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

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Semester 2, 2023

Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	6 Months
When	Semester 2, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

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.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

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.

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	$8.75
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems	$25.92	$7.68	$7.70
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70

Elective

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
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly	$58.32	$17.28	$115.57
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and or silver soldering	$29.16	$8.64	$40.65
MEM11004B	Undertake dogging	$58.32	$17.28	$58.63
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$58.63
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices	$29.16	$8.64	$29.62
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$108.74
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task	$6.48	$1.92	$7.70
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$35.56
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$40.65
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
RIISAM205D	Cut, weld and bend materials	$81.00	$24.00	$69.24

Please note: 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.
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 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) 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

General*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

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

Semester 1, 2023

Semester 2, 2023

Are you looking for a career making heavy metal objects?

Entrance requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Further Study

RTO Entrance Requirements

Certification

Study options and how to apply

Semester 1, 2023

Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

Details

Units and fees

Core

Elective

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Semester 2, 2023

Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

Details

Units and fees

Core

Elective

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Course Enquiry

Semester 1, 2023 enrolments are open!

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