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Certificate II in Engineering Pathways


 National Code: MEM20422
 TAFE SA Code: TP01409


2025 start

Description

Interested in engineering but want to know more about the industry? This is the foundation course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to boost your prospects of employment in an engineering, fitting and turning or fabrication and welding setting. Develop your broad-based underpinning skills and learn about a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks before you take on a mechanical fitter and turner or welding/fabrication apprenticeship or traineeship. You will learn how to use engineering tools and various welding equipment in a safe and industry-appropriate way. Get your start on trade skills at TAFE SA.

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3 months 

Full Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Elizabeth

521009

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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Noarlunga

515004

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
This course is recommended for those with an interest and aptitude towards working in the Engineering sector.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Full time with classes 3 days a week.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need practical hands-on aptitude, good communication and interpersonal skills, basic literacy and numeracy skills and a basic understanding of concepts including measurements, volumes, levels, ratios, pressure, temperature and chemicals.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need to purchase and wear your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots, safety glasses and appropriate workwear (eg long pants, long sleeve hi-vis shirt) Riggers gloves (approx. $5-$10), Welding gloves (approx. $8-$25) and Welding Helmet (PAPR) (approx. $100 - $200). A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is required as TAFE SA regard these as the primary risk control for protection from welding fumes. The helmet must have a minimum shade 10 lens. These will be provided to students who are completing on campus delivery.

Fees

Total Fees for the 3 month course
Subsidised
$279
Concession
$279
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is a joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retrain or upskill. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place before the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. The number of Fee Free TAFE places that are funded is limited by the terms of the skills agreement signed by the Australian and South Australian Governments. Should all available Fee Free TAFE places be taken, subsequent applicants will be offered a subsidised place.

Fee Free Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$8,664

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Job roles include Trade assistance in Manufacturing and engineering and Trainee production worker.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20422)
    This qualification delivers broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 8 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry 20
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 30
    Undertake a basic engineering project 80
    Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Adapt to work in industry 30
    Interact with computing technology 20
    Organise and communicate information 20
    Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms 30
    Undertake manual handling 20
    Use electric welding machines 40
    Use engineering workshop machines 60
    Use fabrication equipment 40
    Use hand tools 20
    Use power tools/hand held operations 20
    Work in a team 30

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Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
TP01409
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