Duration
2 Years½ Day/Week
Location
East GeelongPlacement
RecommendedScored
Yes
Entry requirements
- Attending a secondary school
- Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
- Students selecting this course are recommended to have strong maths skills
- Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.
You will learn
- Practical skills in mechanical fitting and machining
- Practical skills in sheet metal fabrication
- Develop engineering drawing and technical communication
- Workplace health and safety regulations in the engineering industry
- Develop teamwork skills in an engineering environment
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:
- Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
- ATAR contribution: if you undertake scored assessment, the study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment
- Certificate II in Engineering Studies qualification
Dress code and course materials
Assessment is based on
- Hands-on practical work
- Written assignments & quizzes
- Projects
Further study options
- Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade**
- Diploma in Engineering – Advanced Trade
- Bachelor of Engineering (Deakin pathway)
- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade**
- Diploma in Engineering – Advanced Trade
- Bachelor of Engineering (Deakin pathway)
**Offered as an Apprenticeship only
= Guaranteed Gordon pathway course
Applications & attendance
How to apply
You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.
- Watch our how to apply video.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Delivered East Geelong Campus | Apply |
| 2025 VET Full Year East Geelong Campus |
Open: 6 Aug 2024 Close: 12 Mar 2025 |
Class Day | Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student | Apply |
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.
Units
| Year 1 Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply basic fabrication techniques | VU23479 | 40 |
| Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment | VU23481 | 20 |
| Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings | VU23477 | 30 |
| Perform basic machining processes | VU23478 | 40 |
| Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries | VU23476 | 20 |
| Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications | VU23475 | 40 |
| Year 2 Core Units | Code | Hours |
| Perform intermediate engineering computations | VU23480 | 40 |
| Undertake a basic engineering project | MEMPE006 | 80 |
| Year 2 Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations | VU23482 | 60 |
Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga