Engineering
Certificate II (MEM20105 )
Description
This course will give you knowledge and skills in multiple trade areas. This nationally accredited course aims to provide a wide range of training opportunities for those people seeking employment within the metals and engineering industries.
The course is complete with Industry based training for “Hands On” experience. You will study selected competencies from the National Metal and Engineering Training Package. Satisfactory completion of the competencies will be recognised toward an apprenticeship in either trade.
Who should enrol in this qualification?
- People currently working in the manufacturing industry and wanting to gain a qualification
- People who have completed some units of the Certificate I or Certificate II in Engineering and now wanting the entire qualification
- People who would like to work in the manufacturing industry.
- People looking for a change in career.
- People who would like to gain skills by completing some units and not the entire qualification.
Do I need any skills?
The Metals Training Package (MEM05) units you will be studying will be made clear before you start your course. We will discuss these during induction or training plan sign-up.
Metals students are expected to:
- follow Occupational Health & Safety practices
- read and understand theory materials
- answer short answer questions
- deal easily with maths (eg basic timetables, conversions, volumes, transpositions of formula, use of calculators)
- answer computer testing
- basic levels of Science (eg understanding chemical composition of metal)
TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.
If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg verbal tests instead of short written tests).
How long will it take?
Depending on your learning and assessment needs, it is expected you could complete the training for Certificate II in Engineering within one (1) year.
Where can I learn?
Bender Drive - Hobart
Alanvale Campus, Alanvale Road, Newnham
Devonport Campus, Valley Road, Devonport
Burnie Campus, Mooreville Road, Burnie
How will I learn?
The training will be delivered by a combination of self-paced and teacher directed modes.
Pre-Apprenticeship and Trainees
This course is for people who would like to gain some basic skills in the metals industry. Learning options will include:
- Off-the-job – Simulated Workshop – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania areas that are set-up to run the same way as a metals workshop.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning and Assessment Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- On-line learning – Webtrain is an internet learning tool, which you may access from home or at a TAFE Tasmania campus.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning.
Full or part-time students
For people who do not have apprenticeships. Learning options available for people looking for a change in career, and those who would like to gain skills by completing some units will include:
- Off-the-job – Simulated Workshop – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania areas that are set-up to run the same way as a metals workshop.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning and Assessment Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- On-line learning – Webtrain is an internet learning tool, which you may access from home or at a TAFE Tasmania campus.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed. You will have the option to be assessed by:
- Recognition – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
- Short written assessment – question and answer style test.
- Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
- Practical – you will be observed doing tasks.
- WebCT and/or Webtrain – computer based assessment.
If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg verbal tests instead of short written tests)
When I complete this training, what’s next?
Depending on how you completed this training, further study or career options may include:
- Students who complete selected units only, may enrol in the entire Certificate II in Engineering
- Full or part-time training that leads to a Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology, Certificate III in Engineering – Production Systems, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
- Employment as an apprentice
What Competencies will I undertake?
To achieve the Certificate II in Engineering, the following is required:
- completion of all of the Mandatory units of competency listed below, and
- completion of Specialisation units from the list below to the value of at least 30 points.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Note that up to 6 points value of units of competency may be drawn from other endorsed Training Packages where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.
Mandatory units – select all of the units from this list
- Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
- Plan to undertake a routine task
- Apply quality systems
- Apply quality procedures
- Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Specialisation Units – select units to the value to at least 30 points
There are 155 Specialisation Units to choose from. A list of all units is available on request. An example of the available units includes:
Unit Name / Points
- Perform manual production assembly 4
- Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) 8
- Perform gravity die casting 2
- Operate sand moulding and core making machines 8
- Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components 4
- Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering 4
- Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 2
- Weld using powder flame spraying 4
- Operate and monitor machine/process 4
- Perform advanced machine/process operation 6
- Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters 4
- Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic) 8
- Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating 4
- Manually finish/polish materials 6
- Install split air conditioning system 4
- Order materials 2
- Organise and lead stocktakes 4
- Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment 2
- Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace 3
- Use improvement processes in team activities 4
- Use power tools/hand held operations 2
- Perform gland packing 2
- Overhaul engine fuel system components 8
- Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process 1
- Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms 4
- Apply fibre-reinforced materials 2
- Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries 2
- Operate resin transfer moulding equipment 2
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307
Assessment Validation Process
A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Metals team and/or representatives from Tasmanian Engineering and Manufacturing workshops, meet yearly to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. We document any action taken to improve the quality and consistency of assessment.
Consultation
A range of Engineering and Manufacturing employers, who have Apprentices studying with TAFE Tasmania, were consulted when the learning and assessment strategies for this qualification were developed.
Program Details
For more information on this course, please contact:
Hobart - Phone (03) 6233 7001 or email southmetals@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston - Phone (03) 6336 4231 or email metalsnorth@tafe.tas.edu.au
Devonport - Phone (03) 6421 5527 or email Carol.Stuart@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Thursday, 29 May 2008 (M)
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