VET Manufacturing and Engineering - Introduction
Certificate I in Engineering MEM10119 and a Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Engineering Pathways MEM20413 - NON ATAR Course
Course Description
The manufacturing, engineering and related service industries include a wide range of industry sectors. These industries are the largest provider of full time employment within NSW and employ approximately 170,000 people throughout the industries, 90%of these being full time positions.
This course is based on units of competency which have been developed by the metal, engineering and related service industries to describe the competencies, skills and knowledge required by workers in these industries as well as other trade pathways such as plumbing. At the completion of this course students are well qualified for a number of entry positions across numerous trades
Manufacturing and Engineering is perfectly paired with courses such as Electrotechnology and Construction.
Course Information
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Course recognition |
The course is dual accredited and contributes to the HSC as well as an AQF qualification recognised by industry. |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Unit Value & hours |
240 hour course - 2 Unit Year 11 & 2 Unit Year 12 |
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Category |
Category B and contributes towards your HSC credential |
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HSC exam: 2 hours |
Does NOT have an HSC exam Does not contribute towards your ATAR |
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Work Placement |
Mandatory 35 hours each year |
Note: Only 2 Units of Category B subjects can be counted towards the ATAR.
Assessment
The course is competency based and will be assessed using oral, practical and written assessment methods.
Requirements
Students are required to supply overalls, steel capped boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and fabricators gloves.
Costs
Year 11 - $200 pa
Year 12 - $200 pa
Work Placement - $20 pa
(These costs may be subject to change)