MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Duration 1 Semester
Get ready for an exciting career in engineering!
The world of engineering is very exciting and offers fantastic job and career opportunities in a wide range of occupations.
This qualification will give you the knowledge and skills to improve your prospects of employment in an engineering or related occupation. You will learn about the industry, so that you can have a better understanding of what particular area of engineering you would like to get into.
You will also gain entry level skills and knowledge to be job ready, including occupational health and safety in the workplace; how to undertake basic engineering projects; using a range of workshop machines and hand and power tools; and the use of different welding and fabrication equipment for specific jobs.
This qualification includes a work experience component which learners must complete as part of their training and assessment. Students are required to complete 40 hours in the workplace.
- Work experience can be in any of the trade areas (Light, Heavy, Fabrication /welding, machining workshops).
- A Work experience manual is provided by CRTAFE, and hours are logged by the students. The lecturer will transpose the information for tracking purposes.
- Students undertaking unpaid work experience are covered under the College’s insurance policy with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (RiskCover).
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising four (4) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below. A work practice component of 40 hours will also be completed.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $0.00 |
| MEMPE005 Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
| MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project | $113.40 | $33.60 | $0.00 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700