MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical, Fabrication or Electrical/Electronic within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or at equivalent levels in other industries where Engineering Tradespersons work.

Note: The qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing engineering tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in an Engineering Trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship.

Duration

This program is offered as a 48 Month (4year) training course.

Note: usually completed in approx. 3.5 years

You will be assigned an ATEC Case Manager who will work with you to develop a Training Plan that suits your needs.

Assessment

There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course. Skills will be trained and assessed through a blend of off-the-job (trade school), self paced study and on-the-job training.

Note: Some components may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes (RPL).

Entry Requirements

Participants MUST:

Be a qualified Engineering Tradesperson; or
Be signed into an approved Training Contract with an employer through an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network
Be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or hold an eligible VISA.
Have the ability to read, write and understand basic English and carry out basic mathematical calculations.
Have the physical ability to perform practical fabrication skills.

Fees

Please contact ATEC on 1300 112 832 for further information on course fees.

Subsidised Fee

$5032.00 AUD (GST exempt)

This course may be subsidised by the Government of South Australia for eligible students. Please contact ATEC so we can assess your eligibility. https://www.skills.sa.gov.au/subsidised-eligibility

Learner Requirements

Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). Apply for an USI
Provision of Australian legal photo identification for enrolment purposes
Applicants will be required to attend an enrolment session and undertake a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at a level required to successfully complete the qualification. Potential clients who are identified as not meeting course requirements will be assisted with referral to appropriate support services.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

To be supplied by participant:

Safety Boots (steel cap)
Safety glasses
Appropriate workshop attire (non-flammable). i.e. work trousers and a Long-sleeved work shirt (for WHS reasons please do not wear excessively loose clothing)
Drawing equipment
Welding gloves and a welding helmet

Outcome

On successful completion of all requirements of this course, learners will be issued with:

A Record of Results; and a
Certificate for the MEM40119 Certificate IV Engineering
Note: Students who do not complete all the requirements of this course will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency that have been successfully achieved.

Units

Core Course Units

MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024	Perform computations
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006	Plan work activities
MEM18001	Use hand tools
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing

Elective Course Units

MEM12003	Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM18011	Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM16012	Interpret technical specifications and manuals
MEM18019	Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18021	Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM05005	Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM07005	Perform general machining
MEM07006	Perform lathe operations
MEM07007	Perform milling operations
MEM12006	Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18003	Use tools for precision work
MEM18004	Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18005	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18006	Perform precision fitting of engineering components
MEM18007	Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009	Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18018	Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18020	Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05085	Select welding processes
MEM05052	Apply safe welding practices
MEM05091	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM07021	Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM09003	Prepare basic engineering drawing