Manufacturing and Engineering - Introduction
This course aims to provide students with a broad overview of the engineering field and prepares you for entry into employment as an apprentice or trainee in the areas of mechanical, fabrication, electrical, automotive and electronics engineering.
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Is this course right for me?
This course prepares you for employment in the metals, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
Students undertaking this program will learn a range of fabrication and machining skills and work with welding machines, lathes and milling machines as well as learning about hand and power tools and precision measurement tools.
Credential available | Course code / name | ATAR eligible | Mandatory placement hours | SBAT available | Specialisation required for full qualification |
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Full Certificate and Statement of Attainment | MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering + SOA towards MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways | No | 35 hours | No | No |
Where can this course take me?
Potential job roles include:
- operator-production worker or operator-process worker
- factory worker
- metal production assistant
- sheet metal worker
- machinist
- equipment maintainer & repairer
- plant mechanic
- mechanical fitter
- tool and die maker
- design engineer
- CNC operator
- mechanical and maintenance engineer.
The course also provides a pathway into fabrication and engineering trades in qualifications such as MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade and MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Subjects that support this career path
- Mathematics or Mathematics Standard 1 and 2
- Engineering Studies
- Computing Applications
- Industrial Technology
- Design and Technology
- Information and Digital Technology
- Resources and Infrastructure
- Construction
Interested?
For more information contact your VET Coordinator or Careers Adviser.
Disclaimer: Qualification information is subject to change