MEM20105 - Certificate II in Engineering

Overview
The aim of this course is to prepare students to enter the engineering trades as an apprentice and provides skills development and the basic underpinning knowledge required for a career in the Engineering trades. Career opportunities include fitting and machining, mechanical fitter, boilermaker - metal fabrication (light or heavy) and entry to diesel fitting.

The course can be delivered full-time over 12 weeks where students will undertake theory and practical assessments in a simulated work environment however there are no scheduled courses for this mode of delivery at present.

The course can also be delivered to Australian School-based Apprentices on a pathway to becoming a tradesperson in the engineering industry. The usual mode for this is day release from school.

Skills Covered
In order to complete this qualification students must successfully achieve the 5 core units of competency and a number of electives (the number of units may vary but will usually be around 12 or sufficient to make up 30 points including any pre-requisites).

CORE UNITS

CODE	NAME
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

COMMON ELECTIVE UNITS

CODE	NAME
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Course Admission Requirements / pre-requisites

Applicants will be required to attend an interview and undertake pre-assessment to ensure suitability for the course which may include drug and alcohol testing. You must be at least 16 years of age and have a command of the English language to enable fluent communication (written and oral). You must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (see PPE below).

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to be supplied by participant

Safety boots (steel cap)
Safety glasses (non-tinted)
Long pants
Long-sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing)

Qualification
Students who successfully complete all the requirements of this course will be issued with a Record of Results and a Certificate II in Engineering (MEM20105).

Students who do not complete all the units of competency within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for those units of competency that have been successfully achieved.

Delivery Locations
Ottoway Trade Training Centre
275 Grand Junction Road
OTTOWAY SA 5013

Lonsdale Trade Training Centre
5 Refinery Road
LONSDALE SA 5160

Pre-enrolment Information
Important information for prospective students in regards to ATEC Policies is available at http://www.atec.asn.au/pre-enrolment-information.html

How to Apply
Applications and enquiries can be made:

by clicking the 'Enquire Now' button below; or
by email to bookings@atec.asn.au; or
by calling ATEC on 1300 112 832.

Subsidised Training

This course is subsidised by the Government of South Australia for eligible student enrolled in a Training Contract.

Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for eligibility criteria.

Students will be required to contribute towards tuition fees and other incidentals such as text books.

Course Fees for Students Ineligible for WorkReady Subsidies

The full course fee is $3,000. A deposit of 20% ($600) is required at enrolment. Direct Debit arrangements are available.

Other Costs

All participants are required to supply their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) see list above.

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