Certificate II in Engineering Studies 22632VIC (VDSS)
Certificate II in Engineering Studies 22632VIC
Launch your engineering career with this pathway into the engineering and manufacturing industries.
You'll gain the factual, technical and procedural knowledge relating to a range of engineering streams. Learn the skills to produce technical drawings, use hand and power tools and perform basic machining processes.
Course details
Location
Heidelberg Campus
Career pathways
Successfully completing this qualification will enable you to go on to entry level roles in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries.
You may consider an apprenticeship like the Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering MEM30219, Certificate III in Locksmithing MEM30819 and Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade MEM31922.
Study pathways
Upon completing this course, you may go on to further study in a related apprenticeship or an engineering diploma, depending on the pre-requisites.
Timetable
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 12.30 pm
- Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
This course provides 4 Unit credits to VCE Unit 1 to 4 sequence and ATAR contribution.
ATAR contribution
This course has scored Assessment for second year units (3 and 4).
What you'll need to bring
You'll need:
- Overalls, work pants or work shorts
- sleeved shirt or t-shirt (strictly no singlets)
- leather enclosed footwear (steel-capped boots optional)
- clear safety glasses and hearing protection.
| Unit code | Unit title | Hours |
| Year 1 core units | ||
| VU23481 | Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environment | 20 |
| VU23477 | Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawings | 30 |
| VU23475 | Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applications | 40 |
| VU23478 | Perform basic machining processes | 40 |
| VU23479 | Apply basic fabrication techniques | 40 |
| VU23476 | Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries | 20 |
| Year 2 core units | ||
| VU23480 | Perform intermediate engineering computations | 40 |
| MEMPE006 | Undertake a basic engineering project | 80 |
| Year 2 elective units | ||
| VU23488 | Use 3D printing to create products | 40 |
Fees and costs
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Nationally Recognised Training
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Next steps
Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.
For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.