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Certificate II in Engineering

Certificate II in Australia.

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How long it takes
6 to 12 months
typical for this level
Taught by
21 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate II in Engineering asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how things are made and how machines work
  • a careful approach to safety and following set procedures
  • good communication skills for working with others
  • a willingness to learn practical, hands-on tasks

Before you start

Not Applicable

Certificate II or Diploma?

The Diploma in Engineering is a higher level than this Certificate II. This qualification covers routine tasks and basic engineering skills.

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Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

If you study further

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 21 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Certificate II in Engineering.

See all 5 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification prepares you for work in engineering, with core units covering occupational health and safety, planning routine tasks, quality systems and procedures, and working with others in a manufacturing or engineering environment. It can lead to a role as a welder.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from the Diploma in Engineering?

The Diploma in Engineering is a higher level than this Certificate II. This qualification covers routine tasks and basic engineering skills.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.