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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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Clarkson
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Midland
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Clarkson One semester Yes
Midland One semester Yes

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Albany
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Bunbury
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Albany One semester Yes
Bunbury One semester Yes
Last updated on September 10, 2026