Certificate II In Engineering Studies

Begin an engineering career in emerging technologies while you complete your secondary school studies

This scored VCE VET course is designed to introduce students to the theories and practices necessary to enhance their future studies and employment prospects in the engineering or engineering related industries. It introduces students to mechanical and thermal cutting, marking out, welding principles, fabrication, forming and shaping techniques, general machining, computing and computer-aided drafting, and workplace safety.

This is a Scored VCE VET program.

2026 Proposed Delivery:
1st Year: Dandenong (Tue, Wed or Thu)
2nd Year: Dandenong (Wed)

Students will receive a full qualification after successful completion of units from 1st and 2nd year..

Course code: 22632VIC
Delivery location: Dandenong
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
The VCAA strongly recommends a minimum of 80 hours.

Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
apprenticeship in production systems
Apprenticeship in mechanical or fabrication trade
trades assistant
apprenticeship

Study units

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

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading ,writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II in Engineering Studies	Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Possible job outcome	apprenticeship in production systems Apprenticeship in mechanical or fabrication trade trades assistant apprenticeship	mechanical engineering technician

Fees

Fees for VETDSS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.

How to apply

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.
What to bring
1st Years:
• Full cotton overalls OR long sleeved cotton drill shirt and full length cotton drill pants
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Work boots
• NOT PERMITTED – hoodies, shorts, non-cotton clothing

2nd Years:
• Full cotton overalls OR long sleeved cotton drill shirt and full length cotton drill pants
• Welding helmet & Welding Gloves
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Boots
• NOT PERMITTED – hoodies, shorts, non-cotton clothing