MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)
Give yourself a head start in gaining a heavy fabrication apprenticeship
You'll gain skills in using to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade and learn to operate heavy fabrication equipment.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesMidland. Clarkson.
When Semester 1, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Are you looking to apply new technologies to a traditional trade?
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate heavy fabrication equipment such as guillotines, metal rolls and brake presses. You will also be exposed to different welding and thermal cutting processes. You will receive instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools, be able to read measuring tools, read and interpret engineering drawings, and operate in an engineering workplace observing health and safety guidelines.
Graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including, rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling.
Our pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade.
- Cut, shape, join and finish metal to make, maintain or repair metal products and structures
- Measure, calculate, and use tools
- Draw and interpret sketches
- Mechanical and thermal cutting, gouging and arc welding
- Work health and safety requirements
I have the following attributes:
- Physical strength and fitness
- An eye for detail
- Technical and mechanical aptitude
- Patience and accuracy
- Problem-solving skills
Important information
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $502.20 + Resource fee $430.00 )
(Tuition fee* $148.80 + Resource fee $430.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core | |
---|---|
National ID | Unit title |
AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
Elective | |
---|---|
National ID | Unit title |
MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12001B | Use comparison and basic measuring devices |
MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
MEM07032B | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05013C | Perform manual production welding |
MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $502.20 + Resource fee $430.00 )
(Tuition fee* $148.80 + Resource fee $430.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core | |
---|---|
National ID | Unit title |
AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment |
Elective | |
---|---|
National ID | Unit title |
MEM18001C | Use hand tools |
MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology |
MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12001B | Use comparison and basic measuring devices |
MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling |
MEM07032B | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM05013C | Perform manual production welding |
MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
MEM05005B | Carry out mechanical cutting |
MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations |
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