This qualification is designed to provide industry-recognised skills and knowledge required for a:
Higher Engineering Tradesperson
Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) – Level II
Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) – Level II
Trade specialisations:
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming
Fixed and mobile plant
Fluid power
Heavy fabrication
Instrumentation
Maintenance
Mechatronics
Robotics
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Toolmaking
Welding
This course is perfect for qualified tradespeople or current engineering apprentices who are looking to upskill and enhance their existing trade skills.
Students will learn and apply higher level post-trade skills including:
Computer controlled machining
Advanced welding
Fluid power
AutoCAD
Computer numerical control (CNC)
Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Mechatronics
Machining
Tool making
Maintenance
Service of equipment
Metal fabrication
Welding design and processes
Fabrication assembly and inspection
Quality control techniques
Workplace safety
Career Pathways
POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS:
Advanced Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Advanced Toolmaker
Fluid Power Systems Technician
Advanced Metal Fabricator (Structural)
Higher engineering tradesperson
Mechanical engineering trade discipline
Fabrication engineering trade discipline
Special class welder
CAD drafter
NC/CNC machining/plasma profiling
Specialised welder
CNC machinist
Maintenance in hydraulics and pneumatics
Specialised welding and welding supervisor
Maintenance supervisor
NC machinist
Specialised maintenance and supervisor
Hydraulics and pneumatics technician
Further Progression: Students can progress onto a higher level course within the college.
We offer the following qualifications:
MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering