Apprentices learn the skills and knowledge required for working with composites within the metal, engineering/manufacturing industries: laying up, selection/use of materials/components, handling, using, storing materials/components, undertaking repairs, adjusting resin chemicals, joining techniques.

Outcome on completion of your HSC

• Statement of Competencies Achieved for Certificate III in Engineering - Composite Trades MEM31112 in MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

• A career path in the Engineering - Composites trade .

• Continuation in the Engineering - Composite Trades Apprenticeship full time post school.

Course Delivery

• On the job and off the job and can be delivered face-to-face, flexibly or mixed mode.

• Two years part time during school, followed by three years full time post-school in both on and off the job training.

Commitment required

• Undertake a minimum of 100 days in paid employment during school plus the formal training required for the qualification.

• Undertake Certificate III Metal and Engineering - Composite Trades, and complete Stage 1 of this qualification by the end of your HSC.

• The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.

How will you be assessed?

• Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.