VCE VET Engineering

Program BookletIncorporating

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

January 2019

This program was first implemented in July 2018.

VCE VET Engineering

Modification history

Version Status Release Date Comments

2.0 Current January 2019 Updated program booklet

Additional SWL information

1.0 Superseded July 2018 Original Program

Authorised and published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment AuthorityLevel 7, 2 Lonsdale StreetMelbourne VIC 3000

ISBN: 978-1-925867-09-1

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Content

VCE VET Engineering

sIntroduction......................................................................................................................................1

Program development....................................................................................................................1

Program information.......................................................................................................................1Transition arrangements.................................................................................................................1

Industry overview.............................................................................................................................2Accredited course...........................................................................................................................2

Course rules...................................................................................................................................2

VCE VET Engineering program details..........................................................................................4Aims................................................................................................................................................4Program structure...........................................................................................................................4

VCE VET Credit..............................................................................................................................4Nominal hour duration....................................................................................................................4

Duplication......................................................................................................................................5Sequence.......................................................................................................................................5

VCE VET Engineering program structure......................................................................................6

Study score.......................................................................................................................................7

ATAR Contribution...........................................................................................................................7

Structured workplace learning........................................................................................................8SWL Recognition............................................................................................................................8Work health and safety...................................................................................................................9

Additional information.....................................................................................................................9VCE Season of Excellence.............................................................................................................9

Pathways.........................................................................................................................................10

Appendix: Sample programs........................................................................................................11

VCE VET Engineering

IntroductionVCE VET programs are vocational training programs approved by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). VCE VET programs lead to nationally recognised qualifications, thereby offering students the opportunity to gain both the VCE and a nationally portable Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificate. VCE VET programs:

are fully recognised within the Units 1 to 4 structure of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and therefore may contribute towards satisfactory completion of the VCE. VCE VET units have equal status with other VCE studies

may contribute to the satisfactory completion of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

function within the National Training Framework.

Program developmentThis iteration of the VCE VET Engineering program was implemented in July 2018 and must be used in conjunction with the accredited curriculum, 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies. This program replaces the VCE VET Engineering program published in November 2012 and all subsequent program extracts and summaries. This revision to the VCE VET Engineering program is a consequence of the re-accreditation of the Victorian accredited curriculum.

The VCE VET Engineering program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries.

Program informationThe VCE VET Engineering Program Booklet must be used in conjunction with the accredited curriculum document and the VCE VET Program Guide. The accredited curriculum document provides details on each unit of competency, the qualification packaging rules and assessment requirements.

Transition arrangementsArrangements for continuing students

No new students may enroll in 22209VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies from 2019 and beyond.

Students commencing in 2018 and beyondAll students commencing a VCE VET Engineering program in 2018 and beyond must comply with the requirements outlined in this extract.

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Industry overview

Accredited courseThe manufacturing, engineering and related industries are extremely diverse and significant to the Victorian economy. The manufacturing sector alone according to ABS figures, encompasses a broad range of industries including automotive components, advanced electronics and machinery, aerospace and aviation, defence, chemicals and plastics, pharmaceuticals, fabricated metals, textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) and food processing.

The Certificate II in Engineering Studies was first accredited in 2004 and this is the fourth review for reaccreditation since the initial accreditation period. This course aims to reverse negative 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 VCE VET Engineering program allows for credit in the VCE and VCAL, and a nationally recognised qualification. This qualification is an endorsed accredited curriculum which can be found at: <www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/training/providers/rto/curr22470VICCertificateIIEngineeringStudies.pdf>.

Course rules

22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies Students must successfully complete eleven (11) units of competency consisting of:

seven (7) core units, and

four (4) elective units.

The four (4) elective units may be selected from the elective unit list.

Vocational pathways

Should a vocational pathway be chosen, four (4) elective units must be selected in the same vocation stream.

Fabrication pathway

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations

VU22334 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations

VU22336 Perform metal fabrication operations

VU22337 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate engineering structures

Machining pathway

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations

VU22334 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations

VU22335 Perform metal machining operations

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VU22337 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate engineering structures

Engineering technical pathway

MEM30011A Set up basic pneumatic circuits

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations

VU22338 Configure and program a basic robotic system

VU22339 Create engineering drawings using computer aided systems

VU22340 Use 3D printing to create products

VU22341 Apply basic computer networking concepts and practices

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VCE VET Engineering program details

AimsThe VCE VET Engineering program aims to provide students with:

broad-based underpinning competencies in a range of engineering skills such as machining, fabrication and use of tools which will prepare them for entry-level employment in the industry through a traineeship or apprenticeship

knowledge of a range of occupations at engineering trade level enabling graduates to make informed choices in the selection of vocational career paths

knowledge of advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies

social and interpersonal skills relevant to the engineering industry by integrating general competencies as part of the course curriculum.

Program structureThe VCE VET Engineering program comprises a certificate II providing VCE credit at Units 1 to 4 level, including a scored Units 3–4 sequence. This certificate is typically completed over two years.

The identified units of competency in the VCE VET Engineering program have been selected for VCE recognition / study score purposes and may vary from the course rules.

The VCE VET Engineering program comprises a minimum of 11 units of competency:

six compulsory units and a minimum of two elective units at Units 1 and 2 level, and

two compulsory units and a minimum of one elective at the Units 3 and 4 level.

VCE VET CreditOn successful completion of the VCE VET Engineering program, students will be eligible for:

the award of 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

up to three VCE units: Units 1 and 2

a VCE Units 3 and 4 sequence.

Scored assessment is available for the engineering studies qualification.

Nominal hour durationNominal hours are determined by the Victorian State Training Authority (Department of Education and Training), they reflect the anticipated time taken to deliver and assess the outcomes of a unit of competency excluding unsupervised delivery or the time taken for repeated practical application of skills.

Nominal hours are used to determine credit into the VCE or VCAL for VET units of competency.

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DuplicationWhen a VCE VET program significantly duplicates other VCE studies or VET training in a student’s program, a reduced VCE unit entitlement may apply. Credit towards the VCAL may also be reduced due to duplication.

No significant duplication has been identified between the VCE VET Engineering program and other VCE studies.

Students may not produce a piece of work for assessment that has been used for assessment in another unit and/or another VCE or VCE VET study. This rule applies across school-based assessment and externally-assessed examinations.

Credit for a unit of competency will only be counted once towards the VCE or VCAL.

SequenceCertain units of competency will complement each other, lending to coordinated delivery that minimises content overlap. Units of competency have guidelines on the different situations and delivery contexts, and a range of delivery sequences are possible.

The intention of VCE VET programs is to provide students with a qualification that meets industry expectations. The strong advice and assumption of industry bodies is that the quality of the qualification is compromised when foundation training is neglected.

The sequencing of units of competency is determined by the registered training organisation, teacher or trainer; however, it is anticipated that a number of the core units of competency will be undertaken in the first year of the program.

Schools are advised that the Units 3 and 4 sequence is not designed as a stand-alone study. The intention of VCE VET programs is to provide students with a qualification that meets industry expectations. The strong advice and assumption of industry bodies is that the quality of the qualification is compromised when foundation training is neglected.

The VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence must be assessed in the same enrolment year to access a study score.

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VCE VET Engineering program structure22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Code Unit title Nominal hours

Unit 1 and 2

Compulsory units

MEM13014A Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment 10

MEM18001C Use hand tools 20

VU22329 Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries 30

VU22330 Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings 20

VU22331 Perform basic machining processes 40

VU22332 Apply basic fabrication techniques 40

Electives: Minimum of two electives from below

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations (F / M) 20

VU22339 Create engineering drawings using computer aided systems (T) 60

VU22341 Apply basic computer networking concepts and practices (T) 40

VU22335 Perform metal machining operations (M) 60

VU22336 Perform metal fabrication operations (F) 60

MEM30011A Set up basic pneumatic circuits (T) 40

Minimum subtotal: 220

Unit 3 and 4

Compulsory

MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project 80

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations (F / M / T) 40

Electives: Choose a minimum of 1 elective with a total of at least 60 nominal hours

VU22334 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations (F / M) 60

VU22337 Perform basic welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate engineering structures (F / M) 60

VU22338 Configure and program a basic robotic system (T) 60

VU22340 Use 3D printing to create products (T) 40

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology* 20

VU21861 Investigate carbon fibre composite processes and terminology* 60

Minimum subtotal: 180

Minimum total: 400

Key* Imported ElectivePathways: F Fabrication pathway

M Machining pathwayT Engineering technical pathway (4 UoCs required for a vocational pathway)

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Study scoreA study score is available for the VCE VET Engineering program.

VCE VET Engineering is a scored program. To be eligible for a study score students must:

satisfactorily complete all the units of competency required in the Units 3 and 4 sequence

be assessed in accordance with the tools and procedures specified in the VCE VET Assessment Guide and program specific assessment plan templates published annually on the VCAA website

undertake an examination in the end-of-year examination period based on the underpinning knowledge and skills in the compulsory units of competency in the Units 3 and 4 sequence, and in accordance with the current examination specifications.

Units 3 and 4 of the VCE VET Engineering program must be delivered and assessed in a single enrolment year.

The study score for the VCE VET Engineering program is based on evidence from two sources: coursework tasks and an examination. The assessment of three VCE VET coursework tasks does not replace the qualification assessments. Both tend to be complementary and may be integrated. Tasks may be designed with both assessment purposes in mind.

For further information on scored assessment refer to the VCE VET Assessment Guide, which contains information relating to study scores for VCE VET programs. It includes an overview of study score assessment, advice regarding the development of coursework tasks, and integration of study scores with competency assessment.

The assessment guide also contains generic templates, scoring criteria and other coursework assessment records: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vet/scoredassess/vcevet-genericassessmentguide.pdf>.

Advice relating to the VCE VET Engineering program is published on the VCAA website and updated annually: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/engineering/Engineering>.

ATAR ContributionStudents wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Engineering program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a 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. Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.

The increment is awarded by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Further information about the ATAR is available on the VTAC website:

Study rules: <www.vtac.edu.au/results-offers/atar-explained/study-rules>.

Study groupings: <www.vtac.edu.au/results-offers/atar-explained/study-groupings>.

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Structured workplace learningThe VCAA has determined that structured workplace learning (SWL) is an appropriate and valuable component of all VCE VET programs. SWL involves on-the-job training in which students are required to master a designated set of skills and competencies related to VCE VET programs.

Schools/RTOs are also strongly encouraged to contact the Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) in their area. LLENs work with secondary schools, RTOs, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes, Adult and Community Education (ACE) providers and local employers to coordinate work placements for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, SWL and work experience.

SWL complements the training undertaken at the school/RTO. It provides the context for:

enhancement of skills development

practical application of industry knowledge

assessment of units of competency, as determined by the RTO

increased employment opportunities.

The VCAA strongly recommends that students undertake a minimum of 80 hours SWL for the VCE VET Engineering program. SWL should be spread across the duration of the training program.

Further details regarding SWL, the SWL Portal and the Department of Education and Training SWL Manual is available on online: < www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/careers/work/Pages/ structuredlearning.aspx>.

The SWL Manual outlines roles and responsibilities of the student, parent, employer and principal; procedures and guidelines for placing students in the workplace; and relevant policy and legislation. The manual also has a link to Ministerial Order 55 and the SWL Arrangement form.

SWL RecognitionStructured workplace learning recognition (SWLR) involves the development and maintenance of the workplace learning record (WLR) by the student and is accessed at school. The completion of the WLR is a requirement for recognition by the VCAA for VCE and VCAL credit. The VCE VET Engineering program offers SWLR. Further details are available at: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/publications/swlr/recognition.aspx>.

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Work health and safetySchools/RTOs must ensure that Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues are fully addressed in the training program.

The principal is responsible for ensuring the school meets its responsibilities for students in SWL arrangements.

Where the student will be employed under an SWL arrangement, the principal must be satisfied that the student is undertaking training in the WHS unit of competency before the arrangement can be entered into.

Students must be informed of the significance of work-related hazards. They must understand the need for, and the nature of, workplace risk controls such as safe working procedures and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

Schools must also be satisfied, through their review of the acknowledgment provided by employers on the SWL Arrangement form, that the workplace in question and the activities proposed will not expose a student to risk during their structured work placement.

Employers must view their duty of care towards students as essentially no different from that owed to their employees. They must understand that students cannot be expected to possess the judgment or maturity to undertake any task that presents potential risk. This means that no student may be exposed at any time to dangerous plant machinery, equipment, substances, work environments or work practices.

On the first morning of their placement, students should be introduced to their supervisor and provided with a formal induction to the workplace. This will include first aid, emergency and incident reporting arrangements.

The student should be given an orientation tour of the workplace and any excluded areas or activities should be pointed out. Students should be instructed to report without delay anything they feel may be unsafe. They should be encouraged to ask for help or further instruction if they are not sure of the correct way to carry out any task.

Close supervision of students undertaking SWL is essential. Supervisors nominated by the employer must understand all requirements for safely managing the student’s activities. Supervisors must understand that a student may not fully grasp information or instruction the first time they are told. They should encourage students to ask for help if they have forgotten or if they experience difficulty in putting information into practice.

The WorkSafe Victoria website makes available useful resources: < www.worksafe.vic.gov.au >.

Additional informationFor updates or information regarding this program, refer to:

the VCE VET Engineering program web page: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vet/programs/engineering/Engineering>.

the VCAA Bulletin: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/correspondence/index>.

VCE Season of ExcellenceHigh quality works created by students who complete VCE VET Engineering above are eligible to apply for the VCE Season of Excellence. For further information, visit: <www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/excellenceawards/seasonofexcellence/index.aspx>.

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PathwaysThe VCE VET Engineering program opens up many different training and employment pathways. The VCAA recommends study at the lower levels to develop industry foundation skills before moving to higher level qualifications.

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Certificate II

Certificate III

Trade qualifcations

Certificate IV and

Diploma

Higher Education

Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

Certificate II in Engineering

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade 

Certificate III in Engineering - Composites TradeCertificate III in Locksmithing  

Certificate III in Engineering - Technical  

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction Certificate III in Boating Services Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems 

Certificate IV in Engineering Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery ManufactureCertificate IV in Boating Services 

Certificate IV  

Diploma of Engineering - Technical Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design Advanced Diploma of Engineering Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design 

Diploma / Advanced Diploma

Graduate Diploma of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Aerospace EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Higher Education

VCE VET Engineering

Appendix: Sample programsSample 1: 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Machining pathway)This sample program may provide:

two VCE units at Units 1 and 2 level

a Units 3 and 4 sequence and a study score

completion over two years of 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Machining pathway).

Code Unit title Nominal hours

Unit 1 and 2

Compulsory units

MEM13014A Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment 10

MEM18001C Use hand tools 20

VU22329 Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries 30

VU22330 Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings 20

VU22331 Perform basic machining processes 40

VU22332 Apply basic fabrication techniques 40

Elective units

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations (F / M) 20

VU22335 Perform metal machining operations (M) 60

Subtotal: 240

Unit 3 and 4

Compulsory units

MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project 80

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations (F / M / T) 40

Elective units

VU22334 Produce basic engineering components and products using fabrication and machining operations (F / M) 60

Subtotal: 180

Total: 420

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Sample 2: 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Engineering technical pathway)This sample program may provide:

two VCE units at Units 1 and 2 level

a Units 3 and 4 sequence and a study score

completion over two years of 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Engineering technical pathway).

Code Unit title Nominal hours

Unit 1 and 2

Compulsory units

MEM13014A Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment 10

MEM18001C Use hand tools 20

VU22329 Report on a range of sectors in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries 30

VU22330 Select and interpret drawings and prepare three dimensional (3D) sketches and drawings 20

VU22331 Perform basic machining processes 40

VU22332 Apply basic fabrication techniques 40

Elective units

VU22339 Create engineering drawings using computer aided systems (T) 60

VU22341 Apply basic computer networking concepts and practices (T) 40

Subtotal: 260

Unit 3 and 4

Compulsory units

MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project 80

VU22333 Perform intermediate engineering computations (F / M / T) 40

Elective units

VU22340 Use 3D printing to create products (T) 40

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology * 20

Subtotal: 180

Total: 440

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