Assessment:
Yes
VCE VM:
Yes
Workplace
Learning:
Strongly Recommended
Course Overview
This qualification will enable you to learn basic welding and fabrication of metal structures, whilst also learning basic fitting and turning including working from detailed drawings. You will gain hand and power tools skills whilst undertaking practical tasks. This course is suited to learners looking to follow a career within the engineering industry.
Entry Requirements
This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.
Proposed Units
VU22335 Perform metal machining operations
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
VU22337 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate engineering structures
VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations
MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project
VU22332 Apply basic fabrication techniques
VU22330 Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings
VU22329 Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries
MEM18001C Use hand tools
VU22331 Perform basic machining processes
MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Clothing and Equipment
- Safety boots
- Overalls or drill pants
- Branded uniform shirt, safety glasses and ear protection will be supplied
Pathways
- Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
- Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
- Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
Potential Job Outcomes
- Fitter & Turner
- Mechanical Fitter
- Welder