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MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)

MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)

National ID MEM20105 State ID AA50

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.

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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

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Midland
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $932.20
(Tuition fee* $502.20 + Resource fee $430.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $578.80
(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.

T 1300 300 822

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

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Clarkson
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $932.20
(Tuition fee* $502.20 + Resource fee $430.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $578.80
(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.

T 1300 300 822

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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