Certificate IV in Engineering
Course Overview
The MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering is a nationally recognised course for those looking for the skills and expertise required for a successful and rewarding career working in the Engineering industry. This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for a higher engineering tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
The course will be delivered over two years’ period. The course will be delivered in eight terms over four semesters. The course is delivered in a purpose designed learning environment. Training is primarily conducted face-to-face in both a classroom based (theoretical) and fabrication workshop based (practical) environment.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following units of competency:
Units of Competency Core / Elective
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing Core
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling Core
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements Core
MEM12024 Perform computations Core
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering Core
MEM14006 Plan work activities Core
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information Core
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology Core
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training Core
MEM18001 Use hand tools Core
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations Core
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Electives
MEM12026 Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment Elective
MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement Elective
MEM16010 Write reports Elective
MEM16011 Communicate with individuals and small groups Elective
MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals Elective
MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding Elective
MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting Elective
MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering Elective
MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Elective
MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping Elective
MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques Elective
MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components Elective
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding Elective
MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications Elective
MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process Elective
MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process Elective
MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process Elective
MEM05037 Perform geometric development Elective
MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process Elective
MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding Elective
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding Elective
MEM05085 Select welding processes Elective
MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices Elective
MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding Elective
MEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing Elective
MEM11012 Purchase materials Elective
MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Elective
MEM13019 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace Elective
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | The following local entry requirements apply to applicants seeking to enroll in this course:
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students must hold verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5
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Career Opportunities
Completing the MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering can open up a variety of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles such as
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Draftsperson
- Toolmaker
- Fabrication Tradesperson
- Quality Assurance Technician
- Production Supervisor
- Technical Sales Representative
- Workshop Manager