Course Summary
This engineering-focused taster gives students a real-world introduction to mechanical and fabrication trades. Students will reassemble gearboxes, practice MIG welding, and fabricate metal items using technical drawings and hand tools. They'll also explore logistics and hazard assessment, linking engineering skills to broader industrial applications. This experience develops technical precision, problem-solving, and teamwork, while showcasing career pathways in engineering, metal fabrication, and industrial logistics.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo be eligible to participate in Career Tasters you must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass
- Live in Queensland and be enrolled with a secondary education provider*
- Be actively completing Year 10 at the time of participation
Course Details
| Course Type | Short Course (Non-accredited) |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
The program provides exposure to workshop environments and supports students in identifying potential interests in manufacturing and engineering trades. Students will build hands-on experience in mechanical assembly and metal fabrication, learning to use precision tools and welding techniques in a workshop setting. These foundational skills are essential in trades such as mechanical fitting, boilermaking, and metal fabrication, but their applications reach far beyond traditional manufacturing, supporting both industrial and other creative career pursuits. Students will be introduced to spatial reasoning, attention to detail, and craftsmanship. Skills that are valued in engineering, design, and even automotive restoration. This taster encourages students to explore how mechanical and creative thinking can intersect, opening doors to a wide range of future opportunities.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
5 days
- On-campus
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| NUCRT280A | WHS and Introduction to Machining and Fabrication Fundamentals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT280B | Machining & Mechanical Assembly | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT280C | Welding & Fabrication Skills | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| NUCRT280A | WHS and Introduction to Machining and Fabrication Fundamentals |
| NUCRT280B | Machining & Mechanical Assembly |
| NUCRT280C | Welding & Fabrication Skills |
Participants will be introduced to core engineering trade practices including metal fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly. Students will engage in activities such as MIG welding, gearbox reassembly, and interpreting technical drawings. This training will assist students in understanding the tools, techniques, and safety procedures used in industrial fabrication and mechanical environments. Students will receive a Statement of Participation upon completion of this Career Taster.