VET Engineering
VET Engineering
At Ranges TEC you can complete a nationally recognised entry-level course in Engineering Studies. Students will acquire skills and knowledge in workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures systems and planning, plus some industry-specific skills
This course prepares you for a school or work-based apprenticeship as a Fitter and Turner or Mechanical Engineer.
Occupation Description
Mechanical engineering tradespersons carry out a range of mechanical work on machines, sub-assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools and machines.
A mechanical engineering tradesperson may perform the following tasks:
- Examine detailed drawings or specifications to find out job, material and equipment requirements
- Set up and adjust metalworking machines and equipment
- Operate machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components
- Fit and assemble metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts
- Cut, thread, bend and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts
- Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools, welding equipment or computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines
- Check accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies
Personal Requirements
- Enjoy technical work
- Be physically fit
- Have good hand-eye coordination
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be able to work independently
- Have practical ability
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Have normal hearing
- Have no skin allergies
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Steven
STUDENT
“Ranges TEC has helped me a lot, growing my skills and passion for woodwork. If I went to another school I would be learning basic skills and tools, but here I get to learn from a professional who is passionate about both their trade and seeing the best in me.”
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