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The Certificate II in Engineering Studies is a hands-on program that is the perfect start for your career in the engineering or manufacturing industry. You'll learn a range of foundation skills such as basic machining, fabrication and the use of hand and power tools. You will also gain experience and knowledge about a range of occupations at engineering trade level which will give you a greater understanding of careers and opportunities within the engineering and manufacturing sector.
This course is currently in transition to ensure you receive the most current qualification; the course code, title, units you will be studying may change in the future and further information will be provided upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.
Students will complete approximately 4 hours per week of on-campus study. Classes are held face to face on campus. Currently, classes are delivered from 6.00pm through till 10.00pm
Additional study time is required to complete assessments, classroom readings, and activities. We recommend that approximately 2 hours per week should be put aside for these activities.
Completion of a pre-training review
Language, literacy and numeracy evaluation to year 10 standard
Basic computer skills
Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking this course
For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.
Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: LKZ
National course code: 22470VIC
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.
Find out more about eligibility here.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $384 | $1,920 | $8,880 |
*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.
Visit our fees and charges page for more information.
Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.
The estimated material fees for this course are $250
Students will be required to provide their own personal protective equipment: safety glasses, cover-all overalls and safety boots. Welding helmet and welding gloves. Sheetmetal handling gloves.
Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).
Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.
Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student. Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
Certificate III or IV in Engineering
Engineering apprenticeship in Mechanical, Fabrication, Automotive or Electrical
Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Engineering
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909