Certificate IV in Engineering - Fabrication

Course Enquiries:	Course Enquiries: Course: 9209 5898 General: 9564 1555 Facsimile: 9209 5723 Email: deniceb@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Course Code:	MEM40105
Start Date(s):
Location:	Moorabbin
Total Course Length:
Prerequisites:	Trade Entry Program * Successful completion of an Apprenticeship program within engineering. Non-Trade Entry Program * Applicants will be required to attend an interview, in which they are required to demonstrate their aptitude and motivation to complete the course.

Overview

Incorporating Specialisations in Mechanical Engineering The Certificate IV in Engineering is a trade program developed for individuals wanting to develop specialised skills for particular aspects of the Engineering industry. With all training delivered in Holmesglens specially designed facilities, this program provides practical training opportunities that are relevant to their career development.

Qualification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Engineering, a Nationally recognised qualification within the engineering and manufacturing industries. Graduates have the opportunities to customise their qualification, by selecting the sequence of competencies relevant to their career development.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

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Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Certain categories of students may be eligible for a Government Subsidised Place. Assistance is available for those who are unable to afford fee payment up front.

All Victorian TAFE fees will change on 1 July 2009. Please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

Fees and Charges

How to Apply

Course Structure

This program is delivered in Holmesglens specially designed facilities, where an emphasis is placed on providing hands-on, practical training wherever possible. To successfully achieve the Certificate IV in Engineering, students will be required to have completed all competencies specified in the National Training Package. Non-Trade Entry students will be required to complete all modules, whereas individuals who have already achieved the Certificate III in Engineering will be considered Trade-Entry students, and complete the necessary sequence of modules to further their skills.

Unit: Hours

Undertake Manual Handling: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Engineering Measurements: No module detail is available; 30
Perform computations: No module detail is available; 30
Perform Precision Mechanical Measurement: No module detail is available; 20
Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment: No module detail is available; 10
Plan To Undertake A Routine Task: No module detail is available; 10
Plan A Complete Activity: No module detail is available; 20
Apply Quality Procedures: No module detail is available; 10
Apply Quality Systems: No module detail is available; 20
Write Reports: No module detail is available; 20
Interpret Technical Specifications And Manuals: No module detail is available; 40
Operate In A Self-directed Team: No module detail is available; 20
Operate As A Team Member To Conduct Manufacturing, Engineering Or Related Activities: No module detail is available; 20
Organise and communicate information: No module detail is available; 20
Work With Others In A Manufacturing, Engineering Or Related Environment: No module detail is available; 10
Interact with computing technology: No module detail is available; 20
Assist In The Provision Of On The Job Training: No module detail is available; 20
Maintain Pneumatic System Components: No module detail is available; 40
Use Hand Tools: No module detail is available; 20
Maintain Hydraulic System Components: No module detail is available; 40
Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations: No module detail is available; 20
Use Tools For Precision Work: No module detail is available; 40
Dismantle, Replace And Assemble Engineering Components: No module detail is available; 30
Repair And Fit Engineering Components: No module detail is available; 60
Apply Metallurgy Principles: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Manual Production Assembly: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Sheet And Plate Assembly: No module detail is available; 40
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment: No module detail is available; 40
Apply Fabrication, Forming And Shaping Techniques: No module detail is available; 80
Perform Routine Manual Metal Arc Welding: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Manual Production Welding: No module detail is available; 20
Weld Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process: No module detail is available; 40
Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process: No module detail is available; 40
Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Geometric Development: No module detail is available; 60
Perform Soft Soldering: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Routine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Routine Gas Metal Arc Welding: No module detail is available; 20
Select Welding Processes: No module detail is available; 20
Apply Safe Welding Practices: No module detail is available; 40
Carry Out Mechanical Cutting: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Brazing And/Or Silver Soldering: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Manual Heating And Thermal Cutting: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Complex Milling Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Complex Grinding Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Set Computer Controlled Machines/Processes: No module detail is available; 20
Set And Edit Computer Controlled Machines/Processes: No module detail is available; 40
Write Basic NC/CNC Programs: No module detail is available; 40
Program NC/CNC Machining Centre: No module detail is available; 20
Program Multiple Spindle And/Or Multiple Axis NC/CNC Machining Centre: No module detail is available; 20
Perform Complex Lathe Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Program CNC Wire Cut Machines: No module detail is available; 20
Operate And Monitor Machine/Process: No module detail is available; 40
Operate Computer Controlled Machines/Processes: No module detail is available; 20
Use Workshop Machines For Basic Operations: No module detail is available; 20
Perform General Machining: No module detail is available; 80
Perform Lathe Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Milling Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Perform Grinding Operations: No module detail is available; 40
Create 2D Code File Using Computer Aided Manufacturing System: No module detail is available; 40
Interpret Technical Drawing: No module detail is available; 40
Create 2D Drawings Using Computer Aided Design System: No module detail is available; 80

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

The Manufacturing and Engineering area is the largest employment sector in Australia. Currently employer demand for Engineering graduates is high, with over a third of all job vacancies being related to the field.

Completion of this program also provides rewarding career opportunities within the industry, including higher technician and engineering management careers.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Engineering may elect to further their studies to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. Through higher level programs, students will have the opportunity to further their skills in the design, manufacture and development aspects of engineering, and may provide further study opportunities at a Degree level.