Course Summary

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for a higher engineering tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The skills apply to a wide range of engineering work undertaken in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning, casting and moulding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking, welding and watch/clock services and repair, including post-trade work.

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. While there is no qualification entry requirement, it is assumed that the learner is either already a tradesperson with access to structured on-the-job training or an apprentice. It is specifically designed to cover the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/Manufacturing Tradespersons – Special Class Level II as defined in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment is a requirement before the enrolment process. However, a student will be exempt from this assessment if they hold an equivalent or higher qualification.

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The skills associated with this qualification are dependant on the electives chosen and can apply to a wide range of engineering work undertaken in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning, casting and moulding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking, welding and watch and clock services and repair, including post-trade work.