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104 weeks
On campus with some online (20% online, 80% on campus). Teacher-led, scheduled classes.
Full time · Full time, 3 days per week
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
$1.60 per nominal hour (funded apprentices/trainees); concession rate for Health Care Card or Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students; fee-for-service rate for non-funded students confirmed prior to training
Duration
2 years (apprenticeship-based)
Intakes
Starts anytime
Study Mode
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Resources/PPE required (all students): Protective clothing (long cotton drill industry-standard clothing), eye protection (safety glasses complying with AS1338), protective footwear (safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles complying with AS2210), hair protection (peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair), leather gloves to AS2161. If undertaking activities that produce welding fumes, P2 moulded half-face respirators or alternative RPE of equal or higher protection is required.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Interpret technical drawing
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret technical drawings.
Undertake manual handling
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments
Perform engineering measurements
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.
Perform computations
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to estimate approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carry out calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determine simple ratios and averages.
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
Plan work activities
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan familiar work activities, whilst following established procedures and work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures of the organisation.
Organise and communicate information
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.
Interact with computing technology
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.
Assist in the provision of on the job training
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the provision of on-the-job training to others while undertaking normal duties and it may involve the replacement of normal duties with training duties for limited periods of time.
Use hand tools
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.
Use power tools/hand held operations
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
Perform general woodworking machine operations
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate woodworking machines used by engineering patternmakers and marine fabricators.
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out programmed safety and maintenance checks on machines/equipment.
Interpret and produce drawings of curved 3-D shapes
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce and interpret lines plan drawings manually or using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment complying with industry standards.
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
This unit of competency been developed for engineering tradesperson - fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in mark off/out of structural fabrications and shapes.
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with industrial chemicals and materials subject to codes and regulations that are stored and used in a workplace, for example, chemicals, solvents, dangerous materials, acids and noxious waste products in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment.
Apply fibre-reinforced materials
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply and form/shape fibre-reinforced materials using manual and mechanical methods in marine vessel and aircraft construction applications.
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply, form and integrate fibre-reinforced components using manual and mechanical methods in marine vessel and aircraft construction applications.
Set up marine vessel structures
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up marine vessel structures using straightforward levelling and alignment procedures.
Fair and shape surfaces
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fill, sand, fair and grind to achieve uniform or correct contours and surfaces on marine vessels and other transport vehicles.
Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to construct and assemble marine timber components, including laminating by cold processes, and applies to marine vessel backbone components.
Undertake marine sheathing operations
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply sheathing to marine structures (sheathing operations).
Maintain marine vessel surfaces
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform cosmetic maintenance/repair of marine vessel surfaces during routine maintenance-related inspection of hull and superstructure sectors, surfaces and fittings.
Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to repair marine vessel structures and surfaces and chosen repair methods must take account of stresses encountered by vessels at sea.
Perform fitout procedures
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fit out marine vessels.
Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to manufacture three-dimensional plugs and, where applicable, solid and/or split moulds constructions used in marine vessel construction.
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assemble and install equipment and ancillaries/accessories.
Common Questions
The total course fee for international students is $30,000. The preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal, both of which allow you to complete your payment in your own currency with no processing fees or delays.
Yes, international students are required to undertake 420 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting. TAFE Queensland will assist with arranging suitable placements if you are not already working in the industry, and will provide you with all the information you need at the beginning of your studies. Completing vocational placement is compulsory, and you are responsible for managing family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts and for arranging your own transport to and from placements.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. Required workwear and PPE includes: protective clothing (long cotton drill industry-standard clothing), eye protection (safety glasses complying with AS1338), protective footwear (safety toe, leather upper, non-slip soles complying with AS2210), hair protection (peak cap with a snood capable of fully containing hair), and leather gloves to AS2161. If you are required to undertake activities that produce welding fumes, you will also need P2 moulded half-face respirators or alternative RPE of equal or higher protection. Failure to meet these minimum standards of dress means you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
Yes, the Queensland government supports young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour, calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency equivalent to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5. TAFE Queensland also accepts a range of other English language tests — a full list of accepted tests is available through TAFE Queensland International.
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