52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship)
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
This course will help you to obtain a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship that includes making machines, parts, and tools.
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make and assemble components, safely use 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.
- Make machines, parts, and tools
- Work with pumps and hydraulics
- Use workshop machines, hand and power tools
- Measuring and technical drawing
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Manual dexterity
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $25.00 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $41.00 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $30.00 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $15.00 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $50.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $25.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $75.00 |
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$58.32 | $17.28 | $50.00 |
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$43.74 | $12.96 | $46.00 |
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$51.84 | $15.36 | $20.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $35.00 |
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$43.74 | $12.96 | $30.00 |
*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.
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