Get your future engineering career off to a great start with job ready skills and knowledge you can build on.
Engineering is an exciting field of work, with a variety of specialised areas including including mining, hydraulics, manufacturing and marine engineering that you could get into.
With this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain skills in metal arc welding, tungsten arc welding, and manual heating/thermal cutting; and learn how to do measurements and calculations; technical drawing and drafting; perform computations; and interpret and apply engineering measurements.
You'll also learn how to use use hand tools and machines in the workshop; including drill presses, lathes and mills. What a great way to kickstart your career!
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This qualification provides the minimum requirement for employment in manufacturing, engineering, or related industries. Offered through a formal traineeship, it combines workplace experience with study at North Regional TAFE. Training includes both on-the-job and off-the-job components specified in an individual Training Plan. Employment in an engineering or manufacturing environment is required. School students must be formally engaged in a traineeship. This qualification equips you with foundational knowledge and skills for future career opportunities in these industries.
Participants will learn skills in:
- Using tools
- Measuring and calculating
- Technical drawing and drafting
- Welding
Participants will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and maths. Participants will be able to practice the skills they have learned during on and off the job training.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/manufacturing Employees -Level III as defined in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award or in related industries where Engineering/ Manufacturing Employees work.
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- Perform engineering measurements
- Interpret technical drawings
- Carry out mechanical cutting
- Use comparison and basic measuring devices
This course suits those currently working in the engineering and manufacturing industry, trade apprentices and metal engineering process words and those in entry level engineering and manufacturing roles.
Training delivered via Traineeship.
Delivery location
Industry Training & Workplace Services offers the Certificate II in Engineering Traineeship. This program is a practical way to build your skills and gain a more promising look into the engineering industry and your desired trade. The skills in the program prepares and gives you the basic skills to start working in the engineering workshop or factory. Real projects involve welding, bench fitting, sheet metal work. Don’t hesitate to call us on 90227100 if you have any enquiries about this qualification.
Delivery location
The Certificate II in Engineering is an accredited pre-apprenticeship course to get you ready for a career in engineering, manufacturing or related industries. When you complete the course, you will have the knowledge and experience to gain an apprenticeship in your specific area of interest.
During the course, you will learn how to create engineering drawings; handle engineering materials and tools; perform basic welding processes; fabricate products; and comply with workplace safety regulations. The course also includes work experience modules – so you can gain experience with your new skills in a real work place.
This qualification provides pathways to the engineering trades. The core and elective units form part of the Certificate III qualification and may provide credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.