Certificate II in Engineering

This course will give you practical engineering skills as well as a broad understanding of engineering principles.

You'll develop skills in the safe use and maintenance of equipment including:

drill machines lathes grinders milling machines other engineering tools and materials.

You’ll learn how to produce components and products using hand tools and machines.

You’ll also learn how to read and create basic technical/computer-aided design (CAD) drawings.

This course also teaches you occupational health and safety principles and how to follow workplace safety regulations.

This qualification will help you to get an engineering apprenticeship or traineeship, or an entry-level job in the field.

To be awarded the MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering, a student must successfully complete:

• five (5) core units and;
• elective units listed in the MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering qualification, to the value of at least 30 points.
• elective units up to the value of six (6) points, may be selected from other endorsed training packages and accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II. Note: This is not to include other MEM units, which may be listed in other training packages and/or accredited courses.

Course structure and units

Core units

• MEM13014A - Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
• MEM14004A - Plan to undertake a routine task
• MEM15002A - Apply quality systems
• MEM15024A - Apply quality procedures
• MEM16007A - Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

Elective units

• MEM05005B - Carry out mechanical cutting
• MEM05007C - Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
• MEM05013C - Perform manual production welding
• MEM07032B - Use workshop machines for basic operation
• MEM09002B - Interpret technical drawing
• MEM11011B - Undertake manual handling
• MEM12023A - Perform engineering measurements
• MEM12024A - Perform computations
• MEM14005A - Plan a complete activity
• MEM16008A - Interact with computing technology
• MEM18001C - Use hand tools
• MEM18002B - Use power tools / hand held operations

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/manufacturing Employees - Level III as defined in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award or in related industries where Engineering/ Manufacturing Employees work.

The qualification has been specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirement specified in the Award for employment in the above occupation. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal traineeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.