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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.

Half-price

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
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.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment. If you don't see your preferred study option, please complete our Course Enquiry form.

Semester 1, 2024

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, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

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FEES

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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 Year
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

READY TO APPLY?

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FEES

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Details

This course availability is specifically for VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS). To find out more about VETDSS programs visit the VET Delivered to Secondary Students page here.

Duration 12 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Classroom VETDSS PAIS

Semester 2, 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 2, 2023
Where Geraldton
How Classroom Pre-Apprenticeship

 

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. 

FEES

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

Course Enquiry

This form is for course enquiries only. If you would like to apply, please refer to the Apply Now box next to your preferred study location above. 

Please note that not all delivery modes may be suitable for the course you are enquiring about.

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