52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)
Give yourself a head start in gaining a heavy fabrication apprenticeship
Overview
Campus Midland | Clarkson
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
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, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,444.48 + Resource fee $1,125.00 )
(Tuition fee* $435.12 + Resource fee $1,125.00 )
*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.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM06001 | Perform hand forging |
| MEMPE004 | Use fabrication equipment |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,444.48 + Resource fee $1,125.00 )
(Tuition fee* $435.12 + Resource fee $1,125.00 )
*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.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM06001 | Perform hand forging |
| MEMPE004 | Use fabrication equipment |
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.