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.
School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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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.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship).
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.
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Light Yc)
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.
Study options and how to apply
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Semester 1, 2023
Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship
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 |
Semester 2, 2023
Geraldton - Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship
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 2, 2023 |
Where | Geraldton |
How | Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship |
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FEES
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