Certificate II In Engineering Studies

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Get ready for a career in the engineering sector

Course code

22632VIC

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 6 months.

Start dates

29 January, 8 April, 8 July

• Read more about this course

  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels one to two.
  
  Applicants must be able to communicate in a professional setting using the English language
  
  Applicants must be physically fit and able to work within an engineering workshop, in specific, be able to lift and move heavy items, use power tools and handheld tools.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice.
  
  The course is delivered full time over nine weeks.
  
  Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm’s Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade or Mechanical Trade).
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU23479	Apply basic fabrication techniques
  VU23481	Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
  VU23477	Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings
  VU23478	Perform basic machining processes
  VU23485	Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes
  VU23480	Perform intermediate engineering computations
  VU23476	Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering, and related industries
  VU23475	Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
  MEMPE006	Undertake a basic engineering project

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Engineering Studies
  Possible job outcome	apprenticeship Apprenticeship in mechanical or fabrication trade apprenticeship in production systems trades assistant

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants to complete BKSB and must obtain ACSF exit level 1 (working at level 2) in both literacy and numeracy, applicants must be able to communicate in a professional setting using the English language, Applicants must be physically fit and able to work within an engineering workshop, in specific, be able to lift and move heavy items, use power tools and handheld tools

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$555	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$2,775	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$8,140	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$590	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.