| Certificate
II in Engineering Studies |
National Code: 21566VIC
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Course Location and Contact Information

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| Course
Description
This course provides pre-employment training and pathways into
apprenticeships and traineeships in the engineering industry and
can accommodate entry into the wider manufacturing industry.

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| Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain an apprenticeship or traineeship
in the metals and engineering industry.
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| Course
Duration
Part-time: One day per week over two years. (400 hours).
Full-time: Four days per week over 13 weeks.

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| Course
Commencement Dates
February and July.

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| Entrance
Requirements
Learners are best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they
have minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that are equivalent
to level 2 of the National Reporting Systems (NRS).

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| Application
Procedure
Apply directly to the Mechanical
Manufacturing Department.
December/January or June.

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| Skills Recognition
- Exemptions/Transfers
Participants may apply for Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies
(RCC) and therefore may be eligible for exemptions or transfers
on the basis of pervious qualification.

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| Pathways
to Further Study
Students may progress to further studies or employment in the engineering
field.

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| Course Outline
Compulsory Core Units
| MEM1.2FA |
Apply Principles of OH&S in the Work Environment (20 hrs) |
| MEM18.1AA |
Use Hand Tools (20 hrs) |
| MEM18.2AA |
Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operation (20 hrs) |
| VBN 768 |
Develop an Individual Career Plan for the Engineering Industry (20 hrs) |
| VBN 769 |
Perform Basic Machining Processes
(40 hrs) |
| VBN 770 |
Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques
(40 hrs) |
| VBN 771 |
Apply Electrotechnology Principles in an Engineering Work Environment (20 hrs) |
| VBN 772 |
Use Computers for Engineering Related Work Activities (20 hrs) |
| VBN 773 |
Produce Basic Engineering Sketches and Drawings (20 hrs) |
| VBN 774 |
Perform Basic Computational Principles in Engineering Work Activities (20 hrs) |
| VBN 776 |
Use Basic Engineering Concepts to Plan the Manufacture of Engineering Components (20 hrs) |
| VBN 777 |
Handle Engineering Materials (20 hrs) |
| VBN 778 |
Produce Basic Engineering Components and Products Using Fabrication and Machining (60 hrs) |
Electives
| VBN 782 |
Perform Basic Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes to Fabricate Engineering Structures (60 hrs) |
OR
| VBN 779 |
Perform Cutting, Grinding and Turning Operations (60 hrs) |
Total hours - 400 
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| Assessment
Methods
Assessment will be carried out by competency testing of each unit including ongoing practical projects.
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| Materials
Personal protective clothing.

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| Qualification
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program
is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will
be awarded the Certificate II in Engineering Studies.

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