Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)
Forge ahead in metal fabrication and welding!
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies! Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer-controlled metal plate-cutting equipment.
Gain these skills
- Cut, shape, join and finish metal to make, maintain or repair metal products and structures
- Measure, calculate, and use tools
- Draw and interpret sketches
- Mechanical and thermal cutting, gouging and arc welding
- Work health and safety requirements
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Apprentice Metal Fabricator or Boilermaker | Fitter | Welder
Further Study Option(s)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing)
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Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
Course overview
Geraldton
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Clarkson
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Midland
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Midland | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Mandurah
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Thornlie
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandurah | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Thornlie | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Albany
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Bunbury
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
| Bunbury | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |