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

Please see  <this> attached document for all course information