Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Fabrication & Fitting) - VDSS

If you’re looking to follow a career in the fitting or fabrication industry, our Certificate II in Engineering Studies will give you the hands-on skills you need.

Combining practical experience with theory within a live TAFE workshop environment, students will gain the skills required to undertake a work-based traineeship or apprenticeship in a range of engineering, manufacturing or related roles.

Entry Requirements

Key skills required for success

• Students should demonstrate sound Reading, Writing and Numeracy skills, ideally at a Year 9 level or above, to support successful completion of written and practical assessment tasks.
• Students are required to work safely in an engineering workshop environment, including standing for extended periods, manual handling of materials and tools, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Students must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, participate in workshop activities, and work both independently and within a team environment.
• Students should have an interest in engineering, fabrication, machining and problem solving activities.

Key requirements to complete the training product

Students will be required to complete a range of assessment activities including:

• Multiple choice and short answer knowledge assessments
• Practical workshop activities and demonstrations
• Engineering drawing and measurement activities
• Fabrication and machining tasks using workshop tools and equipment
• Problem solving and project-based activities
• Observation of practical skills in a workshop environment
• Completion of a basic engineering project
• Safe use of workshop equipment and PPE

Proposed Units

• VU23475 Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
• 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
• VU23479 Apply basic fabrication techniques
• VU23481 Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
• VU23480 Perform intermediate engineering computations
• MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project
• VU23482 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations

Clothing and Equipment

• Safety boots
• Overalls or drill pants
• Branded uniform shirt, safety glasses and ear protection will be supplied

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
• Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Potential Job Outcomes

• Fitter & Turner
• Mechanical Fitter
• Welder