22632VIC – Certificate II in Engineering – Ford Young Engineers Program
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) | VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate II in Engineering (Ford Young Engineers Program) aims to instill positive perceptions of the engineering related industries by introducing young people to the wide range of employment opportunities, career choices and study pathways to further training in the engineering, manufacturing and related industries.
The course provides students with the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively in the automotive engineering and design environment (entry level). Students will study basic engineering and design with an automotive focus.
Ford Australia support the course with the provision of class resources and the opportunity for students to visit Ford sites and apply for optional work placement with Ford.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Scored assessment is available for VCE VET Engineering Studies. Scored assessment is based on the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Engineering Studies. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Engineering Studies program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34% of the overall study score.
This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.
Program Content
The Certificate II in Engineering (Ford Young Engineers Program) consists of 11 units of competency (UOCs) undertaken over two years.
UOCs may include:
Unit 1 and 2
- Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment
- Use hand tools
- Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries
- Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings
- Perform basic machining processes
- Apply basic fabrication techniques
- Use power tools/hand held operations
- Create engineering drawings using computer aided systems
Unit 3 and 4
- Undertake a basic engineering project
- Perform intermediate engineering computations
- Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Engineering are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at The GITTC | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change. |
| Year Two Delivery | Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change |
| Transport | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
Uniform Expectations: Please refer to the VET Trade Uniform information (located in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) section).
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.