OverviewAbout this course
Start designing and building your engineering career and learn how to work safely in a manufacturing and engineering environment. Learn the foundational skills of a manufacturing workplace while you develop your ability to be a supportive member of a fast-paced team.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Work safely in a manufacturing and engineering environment
- Work with hand and power tools
- Perform engineering measurements
- Perform manual metal arc welding tasks
- Use workshop machines
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
- Make your own industry tools using workshop equipment
- Liaise with industry professionals and create a network of industry contacts
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in learning manufacturing and engineering skills
- Curiosity for why things work and learning how to fix mechanical issues
- A budget of about $100 for supplying safety boots, long sleeved cotton drilled clothing and safety glasses required for welding
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Metal Engineering Process Worker
Metal Engineering Process Workers perform routine tasks in manufacturing metal products.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
89%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
2,700 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
42 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,050
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Entry level
Gender share
6% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: - Apprenticeships in the manufacturing and engineering industry, - Factory process worker and - Trade assistant
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate I in Engineering does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study5 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate I in Engineering qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 Units of competency, including 2 core and 14 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineeringMEM13015
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