Overview About this course
Start your route into the engineering and manufacturing industries and learn to use power tools and hand tools. Get the introductory skills to prepare you for an apprenticeship, traineeship or entry-level job in a variety of specialities, including locksmithing, machining, fitting and welding.
This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Complete a basic engineering project
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Maintain environmentally sustainable work practices
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Maintain occupational health and safety in the work environment
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Experience in interpreting technical drawings
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Confidence in using basic power tools and hand tools
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Skills in basic welding
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Be comfortable following safe work practices
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Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry
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Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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Completed year 10 of high school, or an equivalent qualification
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An interest in working with your hands and making things
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Some experience using power tools
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Hand-eye coordination
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Metal Engineering Process Worker
Metal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
89%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
2,700 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
42 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,050
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Entry level
Gender share
6% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: apprenticeship or traineeship in a trade of your choice.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 4 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Engineering Pathways qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 8 units of competency, including 1 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment MEM13014A
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV272B
Undertake a basic engineering project MEMPE006A
Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry MEMPE005A
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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