Metal and Engineering

Qualification: Certificate II in Engineering
TAFE NSW Course No 17116
This course is equivalent to 2 units x 1 year, 4 units x 1 year or 2 units x 2 years towards Preliminary and/or HSC
Optional HSC examination for students seeking a Universities Admission Index (UAI)

This course develops knowledge, skills, techniques and appropriate attitudes necessary to carry out metal and engineering general tasks and processes, in a safe and efficient manner and to the prescribed standard of quality and finish.

Career Opportunities: Fitter, instrument maker, maintenance fitter, structural steel and welding supervisor, engineering draftsperson, engineer (automotive, fabrications, production, plastics, marine, mechanical).

Work Placement: Yes, as part of the course you will be required to complete work placement for a minimum of 35 hours for every 2 units of study.

Pathways: This course can provide advanced standing in other Metal and Engineering Training Package qualifications including:

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

What is this course about? What will students be doing?
This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to:

construct, assemble, install, modify, repair and maintain machines
assemble, make parts, equipment, machines, instruments and tools
design machinery, parts, computer hardware and electronic circuits using 3D graphics and drafting skills
manage clients and staff, oversee quotas and information, lead projects.

Campuses

Taree - Wednesday afternoon or Friday
Kempsey - Monday afternoon
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Wednesday afternoon