Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

About the course

This Certificate II introduces entry-level engineering skills and knowledge to help you explore pathways into the engineering trades. You’ll build practical, hands-on capability and gain exposure to common engineering workshop practices to support progression into an apprenticeship or related traineeship such as drafting. It is a short, skills-focused Certificate II in Engineering – Other. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

This course supports entry into engineering trade and technical pathways by developing foundational practical skills valued in workshops and manufacturing environments. Graduates may use it to strengthen applications for engineering apprenticeships or traineeships, including drafting-related roles, and to prepare for further vocational study in engineering fields. It is a Certificate II pathway in Engineering – Other. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)