Engineering
Certificate IV (MEM40105 )
Description
Certificate IV in Engineering is designed for people who wish to extend their basic trade qualifications to a higher level than that gained from their apprenticeship. Units of study may include Fitting and Machining and Mechanical Maintenance, Welding, Fabrication, CAD, Manufacturing, Engineering.
Participants will extend their learning from basic trade qualification level to the next level and may lead to further study in a Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering.
Who should enrol in this qualification?
- People currently working in the manufacturing industry and wanting to upgrade their qualification
- People who have completed some units of the Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III, or Certificate IV in Engineering and now wanting the entire qualification
- People who would like to gain skills by completing some units and not the entire qualification.
Do I need any skills?
Entry to the Certificate IV in Engineering is either direct entry or via progression path which may consist of one of the following Certificate III qualifications; Engineering, Mechanical, Fabrication, Electrical/Electronic, Marine Craft Construction, Locksmithing, Jewellery Manufacture & Production Systems.
The Metals Training Package (MEM05) units you will be studying will be made clear before you start your course. We will discuss these during induction or training plan sign-up.
Metals students are expected to:
- follow Occupational Health & Safety practices
- read and understand theory materials
- answer short answer questions
- deal easily with maths (eg basic timetables, conversions, volumes, transpositions of formula, use of calculators)
- answer computer testing
- basic levels of Science (eg understanding chemical composition of metal)
TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.
If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg verbal tests instead of short written tests).
How long will it take?
Depending on your learning and assessment needs, it is expected you could complete the training for Certificate IV in Engineering within four (4) years.
Where can I learn?
Bender Drive - Hobart
Alanvale Campus, Alanvale Road, Newnham
Devonport Campus, Valley Road, Devonport
Burnie Campus, Mooreville Road, Burnie (part qualification offered)
How will I learn?
The training will be delivered by a combination of self-paced and teacher directed modes.
Apprentices
This course is for people who are currently employed and have a Training Contract. Depending on you and your employers needs, learning may be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. Learning options will include:
- On-the-job – training in your workplace.
- Off-the-job – Simulated Workshop – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania areas that are set-up to run the same way as a metals workshop.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning and Assessment Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- On-line learning – Webtrain is an internet learning tool, which you may access from home or at a TAFE Tasmania campus.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning.
Full or part-time students
For people who do not have apprenticeships. Learning options available for people looking for a change in career, and those who would like to gain skills by completing some units will include:
- Off-the-job – Simulated Workshop – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania areas that are set-up to run the same way as a metals workshop.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning and Assessment Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- On-line learning – Webtrain is an internet learning tool, which you may access from home or at a TAFE Tasmania campus.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- Classroom learning.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed. You will have the option to be assessed by:
- Recognition – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
- Short written assessment – question and answer style test.
- Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
- Practical – you will be observed doing tasks.
- Apprentices may be assessed in their workplace (eg testimonials, observation etc).
- WebCT and/or Webtrain – computer based assessment.
- If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg verbal tests instead of short written tests)
When I complete this training, what’s next?
Depending on how you completed this training, further study or career options may include:
- Students who complete selected units only, may enrol in the entire Certificate IV in Engineering
- Full or part-time training that leads to a Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
- Fully qualified tradesperson – higher classification
What Competencies will I undertake?
To achieve a Certificate IV in Engineering, the following is required:
- completion of all of the Mandatory units of competency listed below, and
- completion of Specialisation units from the group 1 list below to the value of at least 12 points, and
- completion of Specialisation units from the group 2 list below to bring the total value of Specialisation units in groups 1 and 2 to at least 112 points.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Note that units of competency valued at up to 22 points of the 112 points in total may be drawn from other endorsed Training Packages where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate IV. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.
Mandatory units – select all of the units from this list
- Perform engineering measurements
- Perform computations
- Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
- Plan to undertake a routine task
- Plan a complete activity
- Apply quality procedures
- Apply quality systems
- Organise and communicate information
- Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- Interact with computing technology
- Assist in the provision of on the job training
Specialisation units (group 1) – select units from this list to a value of at least 12 points and up to a maximum of 112 points
There are over 100 Specialisation units (group 1) to choose from. A list of all units is available on request. An example of the available units includes:
UNIT NAME POINTS
- Perform welding supervision 12
- Perform welding/fabrication supervision 12
- Apply welding principles 4
- Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process 6
- Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process 6
- Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process 6
- Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process 6
- Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process 6
- Perform advanced structural detailing 4
- Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system 8
- Create 3D models using computer aided design systems 4
- Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording 4
- Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 2
- Maintain pneumatic systems 4
- Maintain hydraulic systems 4
- Maintain fluid power controls 8
- Modify fluid power system operation 8
- Modify fluid power control systems 6
Specialisation units (group 2) – select units from this group to bring the total value of the Specialisation units (ie. both Groups 1 and 2) to 112 points, including any prerequisites.
There are over 300 Specialisation units (group 2) to choose from. A list of all units is available on request. An example of the available units includes:
UNIT NAME POINTS
- Mechanical cutting 2
- Manual heating and thermal cutting 2
- Perform advanced manual thermal heating, cutting, gouging and shaping 2
- Perform automated thermal cutting 2
- Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8
- Assemble fabricated components 8
- Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2
- Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4
- Perform advanced manual metal arc welding 4
- Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2
- Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4
- Perform advanced gas metal arc welding process 4
- Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2
- Weld using gas tungsten arc process 4
- Select welding processes 2
- Apply safe welding practices 4
- Perform general machining 8
- Perform lathe operations 4
- Perform milling operations 4
- Perform grinding operations 4
- Interpret technical drawing 4
- Mark out/off structural fabrications and shapes 8
- Use hand tools 2
- Use power tools/hand held operations 2
- Use tools for precision work 4
- Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment 4
- Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings 4
- Repair and fit engineering components 6
- Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies 4
- Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components 4
- Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals 2
- Maintain pneumatic system components 4
- Maintain pneumatic systems 4
- Maintain hydraulic system components 4
- Maintain hydraulic systems 4
- Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307
Assessment Validation Process
A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Metals team and/or representatives from Tasmanian Engineering and Manufacturing workshops, meet yearly to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. We document any action taken to improve the quality and consistency of assessment.
Consultation
A range of Engineering and Manufacturing employers, who have Apprentices studying with TAFE Tasmania, were consulted when the learning and assessment strategies for this qualification were developed.
Program Details
For more information on this course, please contact:
Hobart - Phone (03) 6233 7001 or email southmetals@tafe.tas.edu.au
Launceston - Phone (03) 6336 4231 or email metalsnorth@tafe.tas.edu.au
Devonport - Phone (03) 6421 7944 or email Carol.Stuart@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Tuesday, 1 July 2008 (M)
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