Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical pre-apprenticeship)
Set yourself up for a mechanic 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.
Getting an apprenticeship can be very competitive, and employers value people who have already done some training and have skills and knowledge to get started. This course is the perfect way to set yourself up to get an apprenticeship in automotive or mechanical engineering!
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.
Training options
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study areas
- Engineering
- Mechanical
Course ID
- National ID: 52913WA
- WA State ID: AE28
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 course will help you to obtain a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship that includes making machines, parts, and tools.
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make and assemble components, safely use 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.
Delivery location
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas including mining, manufacturing and marine. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, thermal cutting, metal lathes and milling machines. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will use the skills you have learned in a classroom workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Getting an apprenticeship can be very competitive, and employers value people who have already done some training and have skills and knowledge to get started. This course is the perfect way to set yourself up to get an apprenticeship in automotive or mechanical engineering!
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.
Training options
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Engineering and Mining
Study areas
- Engineering
- Mechanical
Course ID
- National ID: 52913WA
- WA State ID: AE28
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 course will help you to obtain a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship that includes making machines, parts, and tools.
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make and assemble components, safely use 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.
Delivery location
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas including mining, manufacturing and marine. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, thermal cutting, metal lathes and milling machines. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will use the skills you have learned in a classroom workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Delivery location
This course will help you to obtain a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship that includes making machines, parts, and tools.
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as rail transport infrastructure and maintenance, mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make and assemble components, safely use 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.
Locations
This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge in a range of metals and engineering industry areas including mining, manufacturing and marine. You will learn skills in using tools, measuring and calculating, technical drawing and drafting, thermal cutting, metal lathes and milling machines. You will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and mathematics. You will use the skills you have learned in a classroom workshop environment when undertaking work placement.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
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.