This entry level qualification is intended for enrolled school students interested in the metals engineering industry with a view to entering into employment in that area. This qualification will equip graduates with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in a metal engineering or related working environment.
This qualification is not linked to a specific job. It imparts background skills and knowledge required for entering the engineering industry. It provides exposure to skills that can be applied to a range of jobs across the engineering industry.
Further training pathways from this course include Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
Course delivery information for VETDSS students only: Courses are delivered at SuniTAFE each Friday as per the VETDSS schedule. Students will be required to attend each week, during the school terms, from the 10/02/23 to 27/10/23. Costs will vary between programs and the invoice for the program costs including tuition and materials, will be sent to your home school.
Students must be enrolled in to a suitable secondary school with appropriate contractual arrangement with SuniTAFE for the delivery of this course. Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. This PTR will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals or if any potential barriers to learning are to be expected.
1 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations | 30 | $37.50 |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 40 | $50.00 |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEMPE001A | Use engineering workshop machines | 60 | $75.00 |
| MEMPE002A | Use electric welding machines | 40 | $50.00 |
| MEMPE004A | Use fabrication equipment | 40 | $50.00 |
| MEMPE005A | Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry | 20 | $25.00 |
| MEMPE006A | Undertake a basic engineering project | 80 | $100.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $0 |
| Concession | $0 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $0 |
| RPL Concession | $0 |
| RPL Self-funded | $0 |
| Self-Funded | $0 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 January | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, VET Delivery to Secondary Students |
