CERTIFICATE IV IN ENGINEERING

Course Code

MEM40105

Department

Construction & Industrial

Study Area(s)

Engineering

Campus

BROADMEADOWS

Course Length

Part-time day(4 years)
Part-time night(4 years)
Flexible(4 years)

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End Date(s):	Rolling enrolments
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Course Overview

A Certificate IV in Engineering, known as Higher Engineering Trade, is a continuation of a trade course (Certificate III) at a higher level. The course will cover higher level post-trade skills such as computer controlled machining or advanced welding, fluid power and AutoCAD.

This engineering course enables students to become a qualified Higher Engineering Tradesperson.

The Certificate IV in Engineering is a part-time course spanning 4 years, offered at our Broadmeadows and Richmond campuses within our dedicated training facilities, comprising of new and modern machinery, ensuring what you learn on campus reflects industry standards. As a large educational provider, our students also have access to a wide range of student support services and resources such as the Library and Learning Centre as well as our very own Employment Centre to ensure that your study experience is a positive one.

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Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
MEM10.4B	ENTER AND CHANGE PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS	20
MEM10.5B	COMMISSION PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER PROGRAMS	40
MEM16.10A	WRITE REPORTS	20
MEM18.18C	MAINTAIN PNEUMATIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS	38
MEM18.19B	MAINTAIN PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS	40
MEM18.1C	USE HAND TOOLS	20
MEM18.20B	MAINTAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS	40
MEM18.21B	MAINTAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS	40
MEM18.22B	MAINTAIN FLUID POWER CONTROLS	80
MEM18.23B	MODIFY FLUID POWER SYSTEM OPERATION	80
MEM18.2B	USE POWER TOOLS/HAND HELD OPERATIONS	20
MEM18.3C	USE TOOLS FOR PRECISION WORK	40
MEM18.53B	MODIFY FLUID POWER CONTROL SYSTEMS	60
MEM18.6B	REPAIR AND FIT ENGINEERING COMPONENTS	60
MEM7.18C	WRITE BASIC NC/CNC PROGRAMS	40
MEM7.19C	PROGRAM NC/CNC MACHINING CENTRE	20
MEM7.24B	OPERATE AND MONITOR MACHINE/PROCESS	40
MEM7.28B	OPERATE COMPUTER CONTROLLED MACHINES/PROCESSES	20
MEM7.5B	PERFORM GENERAL MACHINING	80
MEM7.6B	PERFORM LATHE OPERATIONS	40
MEM9.10C	CREATE 3D MODELS USING COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN SYSTEM	40
MEM9.2B	INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING	40
MEM9.3B	PREPARE BASIC ENGINEERING DRAWING	80
MEM9.9C	CREATE 2D DRAWINGS USING COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN SYSTEM	80

How will I be assessed?

A mixture of practical tutorials, project work and written tests will be used in assessing this course. Assessment is a necessary part of this program, to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards.You will be advised in advance about the assessment procedure and criteria. There will also be opportunity for appeal and reassessment and you will be provided with this information.

What will I study?

Certificate IV in Engineering is a work-based training program involving completion of competency units amounting to 136 points. There are a number of standard core competencies to be completed but most competencies are chosen to suit the type of employment. The available competencies are listed in the Industry Handbook for the Metal; Engineering Training Package.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

For Business and Industry

We offer our business and industry clients customised workforce training, flexible delivery (when and where it suits you) and onsite assessments.

Call us on 1300 615 141 or contact us online for an obligation free consultation.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2018 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Average annual course fee#

Concession
Average annual course fee#
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Full Fee
Average annual course fee#

Non-Apprentice

$3049.20

$610

$13210

Apprentice/Trainee

$3960

$792

$13210

Table 2

Average material
fees per annum ^*

Average consumable
fees per annum^*

$1241.57748

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2018 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2018:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1360	1320	$2.31	$0.46	$10.01

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2018. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Call the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233), 9279 2222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule.

Can I apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are aged 15 years or over and have an employer or have completed an apprenticeship in this field or have been offered an apprenticeship in the specific area of specialisation. You may receive credit for previous studies including Certificates in Engineering

Where and how can I study?

This course is available at the Broadmeadows campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The advanced skills gained in this course will mean advanced trade qualifications leading to better career development possibilities in the relevant trade.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

Once you have completed your apprenticeship and the Certificate IV in Engineering you will be recognised by the industry as a qualified Higher Engineering Tradesperson. From there your career can take off in any number of directions.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Engineering (Higher Engineering Trade). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

The course can provide a pathway into the Diploma, Advanced Diploma at TAFE or professional engineering qualifications at university.

How do I apply?

If you wish to apply for this course as an apprentice, your employer will register your intention to enrol through a registered Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider. If you have completed your apprenticeship and wish to enrol in the Certificate IV in Engineering as a post-trade qualification please contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233), 9279 2222 or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a direct entry application.