Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)
Set yourself up for a fabrication or engineering apprenticeship, and get a head start with job ready skills and knowledge to give you the edge employers are looking for when employing new apprentices.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed for people who are interested in getting into the fabrication industry. It will give you entry level job ready skills, which are highly valued by employers.
You'll learn how to work safely, build your communication and teamwork skills, learn how to do engineering measurements and calculations, use a variety of hand tools and power tools, and gain hands on workshop experience using different equipment.
You will also learn about different specialties within the fabrication industry, to help decide which direction you would like to take your career in.
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.
Training options
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry areas
- Engineering and Mining
- Defence
Study areas
- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Metal Fabrication
- General Construction
Course ID
- National ID: 52913WA
- WA State ID: AE25
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.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate heavy fabrication equipment such as guillotines, metal rolls and brake presses. You will also be exposed to different welding and thermal cutting processes. You will receive instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools, be able to read measuring tools, read and interpret engineering drawings, and operate in an engineering workplace observing health and safety guidelines.
Graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including, rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling.
Our pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade.
Delivery locations
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies!
Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer-controlled metal plate-cutting equipment.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares graduates to continue their studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
Learn in specialised facilitiesOur campuses provide students with a hands-on learning environment with industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
Delivery locations
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, load shifting, thermal cutting, using forging and casting equipment, and welding. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will be able to practice the skills you have learned in a workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed for people who are interested in getting into the fabrication industry. It will give you entry level job ready skills, which are highly valued by employers.
You'll learn how to work safely, build your communication and teamwork skills, learn how to do engineering measurements and calculations, use a variety of hand tools and power tools, and gain hands on workshop experience using different equipment.
You will also learn about different specialties within the fabrication industry, to help decide which direction you would like to take your career in.
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.
Training options
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry areas
- Engineering and Mining
- Defence
Study areas
- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Metal Fabrication
- General Construction
Course ID
- National ID: 52913WA
- WA State ID: AE25
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.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate heavy fabrication equipment such as guillotines, metal rolls and brake presses. You will also be exposed to different welding and thermal cutting processes. You will receive instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools, be able to read measuring tools, read and interpret engineering drawings, and operate in an engineering workplace observing health and safety guidelines.
Graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including, rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling.
Our pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade.
Delivery locations
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies!
Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer-controlled metal plate-cutting equipment.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares graduates to continue their studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
Learn in specialised facilitiesOur campuses provide students with a hands-on learning environment with industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
Delivery locations
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, load shifting, thermal cutting, using forging and casting equipment, and welding. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will be able to practice the skills you have learned in a workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Delivery locations
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate heavy fabrication equipment such as guillotines, metal rolls and brake presses. You will also be exposed to different welding and thermal cutting processes. You will receive instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools, be able to read measuring tools, read and interpret engineering drawings, and operate in an engineering workplace observing health and safety guidelines.
Graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including, rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling.
Our pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade.
Locations
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies!
Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer-controlled metal plate-cutting equipment.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares graduates to continue their studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
Learn in specialised facilitiesOur campuses provide students with a hands-on learning environment with industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
Locations
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, load shifting, thermal cutting, using forging and casting equipment, and welding. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will be able to practice the skills you have learned in a workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
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