MEM20422 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

Duration

Please refer to Course Structure below.

Location
Emerald and
Next intakeFebruary, 2025
Study modeOn Campus
Total units12

Overview

Build Your Future in Engineering with Certificate II in Engineering Pathways. Enrolling in this course will equip you with essential pre-employment training, enhancing your prospects for securing apprenticeships or traineeships within the engineering sector, while also opening doors to opportunities in the broader manufacturing industry. This course is part of the Start TAFE Now (STN) program. 

This qualification covers competencies for work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any engineering discipline.

This qualification is designed to develop trade-like skills but is not intended to develop trade-level skills. The focus is on using engineering tools and equipment to produce or modify objects.

Achievement of the MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways will provide 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.

This qualification applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to structured on-the-job learning in a workplace may not be available. This qualification is intended for simulated work environments and is suitable for delivery to school students.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

Apprenticeship in engineering field including boilermaker, sheet metal worker, fitter, fitter and turner, welder, mechanical machinist, factory worker, or metal production assistant.

Structure & Availability

START TAFE NOW (STN)

Duration:

36 weeks


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEMPE005Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries
MEMPE006Undertake a basic engineering project

Elective

Unit CodeUnit Name
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/ hand held operations
MEMPE003Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment
MEMPE002Use electric welding machines
MEMPE001Use engineering workshop machines
MEMPE007Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms
MSMPCI101Adapt to work in industry

Standard Course Structure

IntakeLocations
February, 2024On-campus, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton City

START TAFE NOW (STN)

IntakeLocations
March, 2024On-campus, Emerald
February, 2025On-campus, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton City

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

Completion of the BKSB ( Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

Students wishing to complete and receive QCE points can commence studies in either Year 11 or Year 12.

Fees & Scholarships

Fee for Service/ Full Fee

Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE. 

Co-Contribution and Co-Contribution Concessional Fee

Some government subsidies, such as Certificate 3 Guarantee, will require the individual to contribute to the cost of their training through a co-contribution fee. Government subsidies are subject to eligibility.

The fee will vary based on the course chosen and the eligibility of the student for a concession rate. The co-contribution fee represents the total cost to the student for tuition. There are other costs that the student may have to pay, including but not limited to uniforms and course resources. This will vary depending on the training. If you are required to pay Co-Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

As a high school student, you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothing and safety boots for trade courses. 

If you are currently enrolled in or have previously completed a VETiS funded course, you will not be eligible for future VETiS funding. 

Please carefully consider your training options before committing to a training course as this may exhaust your entitlement to further Queensland Government subsidised training. 

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more

How to apply

How to Apply

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Your application options

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier

Start Your Self-evaluation

Our easy-to-use online self-evaluation system will guide you through the process of applying for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL). If you need help along the way with your application, talk with one of our Student Advice team members by calling 13 27 86.