Kick start your career in mechanics with this entry-level course. This is the perfect starting point for people looking to move into an engineering or automotive apprenticeship.
MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Subsidised | $582 |
Concession | $165 |
Full fee | $4,335 |
Get started on your career in the automotive industry with this entry-level engineering qualification. This course is the perfect starting point for those looking to move into a mechanical or engineering apprenticeship. You will also learn the basic skills needed to increase your employability in the industry.
Diesel fitters are employed in a number of high-growth areas across Australia including the mining industry. Automotive skills will also open up opportunities to work in a broad-based skills area driven by new technologies.
In this course you will use fabrication equipment, power tools, and held-held operations as well as pull apart and reassemble engineering mechanisms. Learn how to develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry and become proficient in new and emerging computer technologies. Our highly-experienced teachers are still heavily involved in the industry and will give you both the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to get a job.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an apprentice automotive mechanic, or as an automotive or engineering trades worker. This qualification will also give you the foundation skills needed to undertake further studies in this field.
TAFE Queensland knows how important it is to practice and develop your skills on the most up-to-date equipment. That's why we've invested over $25 million in our engineering training facilities. Our fully-equipped workshops feature a wide range of lathes, mills, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, and welding equipment.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environmentUnit code: MEM13014A Unit description: This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment. |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | |
MEMPE005ADevelop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industryUnit code: MEMPE005A Unit description: This unit of competency is intended to provide the opportunity to research careers, and training and career path options in the manufacturing and engineering industry. It involves research into the range of activities the industry and occupational streams cover, including engineering opportunities in industries not generally considered as engineering or manufacturing. For example, maintenance people in hospitals, teachers, and so on. |
Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry | |
MEMPE006AUndertake a basic engineering projectUnit code: MEMPE006A Unit description: This unit of competency is intended to provide the learner with the opportunity to plan and undertake an engineering project which can be completed in an institutional environment. |
Undertake a basic engineering project | |
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSAENV272B Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM16006AOrganise and communicate informationUnit code: MEM16006A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks. |
Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16008AInteract with computing technologyUnit code: MEM16008A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology. |
Interact with computing technology | |
MEM18001CUse hand toolsUnit code: MEM18001C Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use hand tools | |
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operationsUnit code: MEM18002B Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
MEMPE002AUse electric welding machinesUnit code: MEMPE002A Unit description: The unit of competency covers the use of manual metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding machines depending on their availability in the learning institution. |
Use electric welding machines | |
MEMPE004AUse fabrication equipmentUnit code: MEMPE004A Unit description: This unit of competency involves setting up and using fabrication equipment to make engineered components. |
Use fabrication equipment | |
MEMPE007APull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanismsUnit code: MEMPE007A Unit description: This unit of competency involves pulling apart engineering mechanisms, such as small compressors, small two and four stroke engines, industrial gear boxes, mechanical winches, or any mechanism made up of a number of components, determining the types and quantity of components in the mechanism, and re-assembling the mechanism. |
Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms | |
MSAPMSUP106AWork in a teamUnit code: MSAPMSUP106A Unit description: This competency covers the organisation of team activities to fit in with the scheduling of production to meet operational guidelines. |
Work in a team |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Applying for a course does not guarantee you a place in that course. Your place is only guaranteed once you enrol into units. Enrolling means that you are committing yourself to study, and to paying the associated fees. The tuition fees and applicable charges are required to be paid at enrolment or by scheduled instalment dates either by yourself, a nominated third party (e.g. your employer), or as identified within a contract for delivery of TAFE Queensland training.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
The minimum age requirement is 15 years. Ideally participants should possess a pass in Maths, English and Science at a year 10 level, however achievements in other subject areas and work experience is often sufficient for success in this program. Language, literacy and numeracy assistance is available.
It is highly recommended that students undertake work experience while enrolled in this course. Work experience gives employers a chance to see how you perform on the job. It is expected that students will take initiative in finding an employer for work experience.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of safety glasses, protective footwear with covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, leather gloves to AS2161, and hair protection. You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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