About the course
About the course
This VCE VET engineering program will provide you with the knowledge and tools to start a career in engineering.
Known as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), this program will allow you to continue studies towards an engineering diploma, degree or even a fabrication, automotive or manufacturing trade.
Course Details
- Qualification Issued on Completion
- Course Length and Classes
- Entry Requirements
- Pathways
- Career Outcomes
- Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
- Structured Workplace Learning
- Fees
- Uniform Requirements
- Course Structure
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28 Sep 2021 at 02:00PM AEST
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Qualification Issued on Completion
22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Course Length and Classes
Part time: 2 years
VETDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools
Wednesdays 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Entry Requirements
This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.
Pathways
This course may be used as a pathway into a range of qualifications in manufacturing or related industries.
Examples include:
- Certificate III in Engineering Production System (MEM30119) – at another RTO
- Certificate III in Engineering (MEM30219) Mechanical Trade
- Certificate III in Engineering (MEM30319) Fabrication Trade
- Diploma of Engineering Advance Trade (MEM50119) – at another RTO
Career Outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide you with pre-employment training and pathways in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries and accommodate entry into the wider engineering industry. Specifically, after completing this course you may:
- undertake a work-based apprenticeship, traineeship or cadetship leading into a range of careers as a tradesperson
- gain level entry employment in engineering or related industries
Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
After successful completion of this program you will achieve the following:
- VCAL: This program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand and may also contribute to the Work Related Skills Strand of VCAL
- VCE: On completion you will be eligible for four units. Two units at the Unit 1 and 2 level and two units at the 3 and 4 level.
- ATAR: Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.
Structured Workplace Learning
The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.
Fees
Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program
Uniform Requirements
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required. Students will be advised of the details of PPE requirements in a welcome letter.
Course Structure
- MEM13014A Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment10.0 hours
- VU22329 Report On A Range Of Sectors In The Manufacturing, Engineering And Related Industries30.0 hours
- VU22330 Select And Interpret Drawings And Prepare Three Dimensional (3D) Sketches And Drawings20.0 hours
- MEM18001C Use Hand Tools20.0 hours
- MEM18002B Use Power Tools/hand Held Operations20.0 hours
- VU22331 Perform Basic Machining Processes40.0 hours
- VU22339 Create Engineering Drawings Using Computer Aided Systems60.0 hours
- VU22332 Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques40.0 hours
- MEMPE006A Undertake A Basic Engineering Project80.0 hours
- VU22333 Perform Intermediate Engineering Computations40.0 hours
- VU22338 Configure And Program A Basic Robotic System60.0 hours
- VU22340 Use 3D Printing To Create Products40.0 hours
Year 1
Year 2
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