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, you’ll get the skills needed to undertake a work-based traineeship or apprenticeship in a range of engineering, manufacturing or related roles.

Course Overview

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, you’ll get the skills needed to undertake a work-based traineeship or apprenticeship in a range of engineering, manufacturing or related roles.

Proposed Units

  • VU23483 Perform metal machining operations
  • VU23481 Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment
  • VU23480 Perform intermediate engineering computations
  • VU23479 Apply basic fabrication techniques
  • VU23478 Perform basic machining processes
  • VU23477 Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings
  • VU23476 Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries
  • VU23475 Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications
  • MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project

Pre-Requisites

Nil

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

Entry Requirements

NA

Course Type

Accredited Course; VDSS

Course Code

22632VIC

Campus

Leongatha

Yallourn

Port of Sale

Completion

Full

Duration

2 Years

Scored Assessment

Yes

VET in VCE

Yes

Structured Workplace Learning

Strongly Recommended

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or call 1300 133 717.
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025. National Provider Number 0417