52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Mechanical Pre-apprenticeship)
Love making and fixing all things mechanical?
Become a mechanical fitting or machinist apprentice in the mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics industries.
With hands-on training, become job-ready for a career in a broad range of industries, from mining, to defence or industrial.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Where Mandurah | Thornlie
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On Campus
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'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics.
Learn in specialised facilities
Our campuses provides students with a hands-on learning environment that feature industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
- make machines, parts, and tools
- work with pumps and hydraulics
- use workshop machines
- utilise hand and power tools
- measuring & technical drawing
- workplace health and safety
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $14.75 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $41.50 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $31.25 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $78.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $99.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $30.75 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $31.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $14.75 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $41.50 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $31.25 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $78.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $99.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $30.75 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $31.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $14.75 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $41.50 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $31.25 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $78.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $99.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $30.75 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $31.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $14.75 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $41.50 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $31.25 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $31.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $78.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $99.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $30.75 |
|
|
$51.84 | $15.36 | $31.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $20.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $20.00 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.