52913WA Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Engineering (General) Pre-apprenticeship)
Start your journey into the jewellery industry with this hands-on pre-apprenticeship. You’ll train in state-of-the-art studios using industry-standard equipment, guided by experienced professionals who understand the demands of the trade.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
Pre-Apprenticeship in Jewellery – Build Your Skills for the Industry
Start your journey into the jewellery industry with this hands-on pre-apprenticeship. You’ll build a strong foundation in the core skills employers look for in apprentice jewellers.
You’ll train in state-of-the-art studios using industry-standard equipment, guided by experienced professionals who understand the demands of the trade. Throughout the course, you’ll develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work as a commercial jeweller in a manufacturing environment.
As you progress, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life using both traditional and modern techniques. This includes designing jewellery using CAD software such as Rhino for printing and casting, as well as developing your ability to sketch and communicate design concepts by hand.
You’ll gain confidence working with essential hand tools and workshop processes, building precision, control, and attention to detail as you create and finish a range of jewellery pieces. You’ll also be introduced to industry-standard production methods such as lost wax casting and sand casting, giving you insight into how professional jewellery is manufactured.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to produce basic jewellery pieces and simple repairs, along with the experience and confidence needed to transition into an apprenticeship or entry-level role in a commercial jewellery workshop.
- Develop foundational bench skills used in commercial jewellery making
- Design jewellery using CAD software (Rhino) for printing and casting
- Create hand-drawn jewellery sketches to communicate design ideas
- Use industry-standard hand tools with accuracy, control, and safe workshop practices
- Apply core fabrication techniques including bending, forming, annealing, texturing, and basic joining
- Measure, calculate, and interpret job specifications to produce work to client requirements
- Finish jewellery pieces to a professional standard
- Understand and apply lost wax casting and sand casting processes
- Carve wax models for casting purposes
- Produce basic jewellery items such as rings, bangles, pendants, and settings
- Perform simple repairs including chain joins and ring resizing
- Develop strong attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, and workshop discipline
- Build the ability to take feedback and apply it to improve technical outcomes
I have the following attributes:
- Creative flair
- Accuracy and ability to undertake detailed work
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Patience and persistence
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Adequate vision to meet the intricate visual demands of this course
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods
- Ability to accept feedback and apply it constructively
Important information
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Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
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| MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $29.16 | $8.64 | $26.00 |
| MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements | $77.76 | $23.04 | $42.00 |
| MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | $51.84 | $15.36 | $31.00 |
| MEM16006 Organise and communicate information | $29.16 | $8.64 | $15.50 |
| MEM18001 Use hand tools | $29.16 | $8.64 | $47.00 |
| MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations | $29.16 | $8.64 | $50.00 |
| MEM18003 Use tools for precision work | $58.32 | $17.28 | $120.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $70.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $70.00 |
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$43.74 | $12.96 | $47.00 |
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$29.16 | $8.64 | $36.00 |
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$58.32 | $17.28 | $80.00 |
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $15.50 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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