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Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: 52913WA | State ID: AE28

Love making and fixing all things mechanical?

Become a mechanical fitting or machinist apprentice in the mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics industries.  You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make and assemble components, safely use hand and power tools, be able to read measuring tools, read and interpret engineering  drawings, and operate in an engineering workplace observing health and safety guidelines.

Gain these skills

  • make machines, parts, and tools
  • work with pumps and hydraulics
  • use workshop machines
  • utilise hand and power tools
  • measuring & technical drawing
  • workplace health and safety

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Trades Assistant in the  Engineering Production or Manufacturing environment | Metal Fitter and Machinist

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining)
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
 

Course overview

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Midland

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive 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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Bunbury

Duration: One semester

Competitive: Yes

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Bunbury One semester Yes No selection criteria
Last updated on September 11, 2025