MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)
Forge ahead in metal fabrication and welding!
Combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology in metal fabrication and welding. From mechanical engineering to defense, our diverse trade program exposes pre-apprentices to the latest technological advancements.
Graduates are well-prepared for metal fabrication apprenticeships, with hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities and specialized workshops at our campuses.
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 Thornlie | Mandurah
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How On Campus
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies!
Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer controlled metal plate cutting equipment.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares graduates to continue their studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
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.
- perform routine oxy acetylene welding
- carry out mechanical cutting
- perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- perform routine manual metal arc welding
- perform manual production welding
- perform routine gas metal arc welding
- interpret technical drawing
- perform engineering measurements
- use power tools/hand held operations
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 |
| MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $6.75 |
| MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.00 |
| MEM15002A Apply quality systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $11.75 |
| MEM15024A Apply quality procedures | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.25 |
| MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $8.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $16.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $68.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $40.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $49.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $14.25 |
|
|
$77.76 | $23.04 | $38.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $19.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $35.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $31.00 |
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 |
| MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $6.75 |
| MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.00 |
| MEM15002A Apply quality systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $11.75 |
| MEM15024A Apply quality procedures | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.25 |
| MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $8.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $16.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $96.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $68.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $49.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $14.25 |
|
|
$77.76 | $23.04 | $38.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $19.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $35.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $31.00 |
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, 2024
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 |
| MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $6.75 |
| MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.00 |
| MEM15002A Apply quality systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $11.75 |
| MEM15024A Apply quality procedures | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.25 |
| MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $8.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $16.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $68.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $40.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $49.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $14.25 |
|
|
$77.76 | $23.04 | $38.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $19.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $35.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $31.00 |
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 |
| MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $6.75 |
| MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.00 |
| MEM15002A Apply quality systems | $25.92 | $7.68 | $11.75 |
| MEM15024A Apply quality procedures | $6.48 | $1.92 | $7.25 |
| MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | $6.48 | $1.92 | $8.50 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $36.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $16.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $96.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $68.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $54.25 |
|
|
$58.32 | $17.28 | $49.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $14.25 |
|
|
$77.76 | $23.04 | $38.75 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $11.25 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $19.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $35.50 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $31.00 |
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.