TAFE at School Gold Coast Region MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways In partnership with PWR Advanced Cooling Technology Course Description Set yourself on the path to a career in engineering with this entry-level course. This qualification has been specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirements for employment in the engineering and manufacturing industry. As part of the manufacturing and design industry, engineering offers the opportunity to be involved in broad-based skills areas driven by technology and design. Employers will increasingly need workers to be multi-skilled and equipped to move across industries to meet demand. Develop the foundation-level skills required for employment in the manufacturing, engineering and production industries. Successful completion of this course will qualify you for entry-level roles in engineering and manufacturing. You will also have a solid foundation to advance your career by continuing with further study and training in this field.
Timetable Information Start Date:
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Class Time:
8:00am to 3:00pm
Study Mode:
Part-time, one day per week (Wednesdays)
Duration:
Delivered over 3 terms. Please allow an additional term for work experience in 2027
Final Class at PWR:
Wednesday, 23 June 2027
Work Experience:
Completed during Term 3, 2027
Location:
PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, 8 Quarry Road, Stapylton QLD 4207
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Selection Criteria This program is offered to Year 10, and 11 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
Resources Required Under Workplace Health and Safety legislation students are legally required to wear appropriate protective clothing in class and around the Trades area at all times. You will need to have the following: • • • • • •
Safety glasses. Steel capped safety work boots, required from the first day. 100% Cotton Drill industry clothing – including long sleeved top and pants or overalls, Stationery such as pens, pencils, eraser and notebook. 2 GB USB. Note: No Singlets can be worn to any of the classes
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
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Work Experience Work experience is an important part of this course and provides students with an opportunity to further their learning whilst undertaking tasks relevant to their studies. Work experience can also help form career-building relationships. We recommend all students undertake 80 hours of work experience and encourage students to be proactive in finding their own placement. Students may contact potential companies prior to the commencement of their course, however for legal, liability, and insurance reasons they must not start work experience until after the course has commenced and insurance is in place. Finding a placement for work experience: • • • • • •
Work experience needs to be within the engineering industry i.e. fitter and turners, fabricators, sheet metal fabricators, boiler makers, and heavy diesel mechanics. While on work experience insurance will be covered by TAFE Queensland Gold Coast. Work experience is unpaid There is plenty of time to do work experience. It can be done on Saturdays, school holidays, after school hours and it may also be timetabled. Students are responsible for organising their own transport to and from work experience. This is an opportunity to demonstrate an appropriate attitude and interest in your chosen career choice, increasing your chance of future employment opportunities. It may also help you gain an apprenticeship.
Further information, including how to gain insurance coverage, will be provided to you in the first few weeks of your course by the TAFE Gold Coast Vocational Placement Coordinator when they visit your class.
Course Funding This program is a VET in School (VETiS) funded program so there is no cost to eligible students. What is VET in School (VETiS) funding? The VET investment budget provides funding for students to complete one VETiS qualification listed on the Priority Skills List while attending a Queensland secondary school (in Years 10, 11 and 12). Qualifications are primarily at certificate I and II level and are those that have been identified by industry as leading to employment. Prior to enrolment, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast checks all student eligibility for VETiS funding. If it is deemed that a student has previously used their VETiS funding they will be contacted and offered a position with the full fee for service price. Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is to be read in conjunction with the course information found on our website www.tafeqld.edu.au
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Contact US Enrolment and Course Enquiries Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5581 8810 Important: Quote: Full Name, Contact Number and your course enquiry. Attendance/ Absences Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
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