22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies
This course will give you broad-based foundation skills, and is designed to enhance your job prospects by making you more competitive when applying for an apprenticeship.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Duration
Locations
Course overview
The Certificate II in Engineering Studies was first accredited in 2004 and this is the fifth reaccreditation since the initial accreditation period. The ongoing availability of the course continues to have support of key industry bodies, RTOs and the secondary school sector via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The course continues to provide pre-employment training and a pathway to apprenticeships, traineeships or entry level employment into the manufacturing, engineering and related industries. The course also provides a pathway to further study. The aim of this course is to provide pre-employment training and a pathway into the engineering, manufacturing or related industries. Specifically a graduate of this course will be eligible to:• Undertake a work-based traineeships or apprenticeship in a range of engineering, manufacturing or related areas. • Enrol in Certificate III qualifications in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries. • Seek entry level employment in the engineering, manufacturing or related industries.
The 22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies aims to provide graduates with:
• A broad-based underpinning competency in a range of engineering skills such as machining, fabrication and use of tools which will prepare them for entry-level employment in the industry through a traineeship or apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of a range of occupations at engineering trade level enabling graduates to make informed choices in the selection of vocational career paths.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies.
• Social and interpersonal skills relevant to participation in the engineering industry by integrating general competencies as part of the course curriculum.
• A recognised credential with credits for further training including an apprenticeship
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
Got questions?
Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry.
Student support
The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.
The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $318 | $1,591 | $6,956 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $252.
Other study costs
Additional costs
- General stationary
- Technical drawing implements
- HB and 6H pencils
- Eraser
- Compass
- Protractor
- Set squares
- Scientific calculator
- Scriber
- Combination set
- Welding shield
- Welding gloves
- Safety glasses
- Wire cutters
- Coveralls
- Safety boots
- Hearing protection
- Shifting spanner 1 x 150mm and 1x 300mm
- Tool bag
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.
Contact hours
4 hours a week, options for either: Mon/ Tues/ Wed/ Thurs nights 6pm to 10pm (subject to available places)
Students do approximately 3 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Undertake a basic engineering projectMEMPE006
- Safely use hand tools and hand held power tools for general engineering applicationsVU23475
- Report on the sectors and employment in the manufacturing, engineering and related industriesVU23476
- Interpret and prepare basic two and three dimensional engineering drawingsVU23477
- Perform basic machining processesVU23478
- Apply basic fabrication techniqueVU23479
- Perform intermediate engineering computationsVU23480
- Apply occupational health and safety principles in an engineering environmentVU23481
- Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processesVU23485
- Create engineering drawings using computer aided drafting systemVU23487
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LCQ
- National course code
- 22632VIC
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering, Mechanical Trade
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication Trade