
CERTIFICATE II IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
Course Code 22632VIC
Certificate II in Engineering Studies: Aims to provide graduates with basic factual, technical & procedural knowledge in a defined area of work & learning covering engineering & manufacturing & related industries, together with employment opportunities & career pathways.
Contribution Towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE: VM. 180 nominal hours or above = 2 VET credits
Contribution Towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET = 1 unit of credit.
Contribution Towards VCE
Students are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their VCE statement of results:
- four VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level
- a VCE VET Unit 3 – 4 sequence
ATAR Contribution
This is a scored VET subject that generates a study score for the ATAR, if students complete the assessed coursework (66%) & the end of year exam (34%) in Year 2.
Scored Assessment Available
Yes
School to Work
Structured Workplace Learning is recommended.
Units may include:
- Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment
- Apply basic fabrication techniques
- Perform metal fabrication operations
- Select & interpret drawings & prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches & drawings
- Undertake a basic engineering project
Note: Units of Competency are subject to change
PPE & Other Equipment
Safety boots, cotton only long pants & long sleeve shirts required.
Other equipment as detailed by RTO.
Additional Requirements
Students must undertake a pre-training review & a Language, Literacy & Numeracy evaluation.
Possible Study Pathways
- Certificate III Apprenticeship
- Certificate IV post trade
- Diploma
Potential Career Paths
- Engineering Technician
- Fitter & Turner
- Boilermaker
- Mechanical Engineer
- Welder / Fabricator
- Civil Engineer
- Tool Maker
Program Structure
2 years

RTO
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Code – 6659
RTO Contact:
rtoadmin@bssc.edu.au, or, (03) 5443 1222

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