
National ID: MEM20105 | State ID: AA49
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship) you will greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics. You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to operate lathes and milling and drilling machines, make machines, parts, and tools, work with pumps and hydraulics, safely use workshop machines, hand and power tools, measuring, read and interpret technical drawings, and workplace health and safety.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
The succesful completion of this qualification provides with the opportunity to become a trades' assistant or gain an apprenticeship in the metals and engineering sector in the mechanical fitter or machinist metal trade area. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice or trainee before you can commence apprenticeship/traineeship training.
Graduates of the Certificate II in Engineering have a great chance of obtaining an apprenticeship than those without this qualification, because they have the knowledge, skills and competency that employers require.
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH), (Light YC) apprenticeship/traineeship
Course overview

Midland
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Midland | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Mandurah
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Rockingham
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Thornlie
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Mandurah | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Rockingham | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Thornlie | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Bunbury
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Bunbury | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Page last updated February 04, 2021