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Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: 52913WA | State ID: AE25

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)

  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing)
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

     

Course overview

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Geraldton

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One semester No No selection criteria

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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

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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

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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
Last updated on September 10, 2025