This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for a higher engineering tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work undertaken in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning, casting and moulding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking, welding and watch and clock services and repair, including post-trade work.
It provides the skills and knowledge for a person to understand and implement quality control techniques, exercise good interpersonal and communications skills, work from complex instructions and procedures, exercise discretion within the scope of responsibility, perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment, be responsible for assuring the quality of their own work, provide trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team, perform non-trade tasks which are incidental or peripheral to the primary tasks and facilitate the completion of the whole task, inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards, operate lifting equipment incidental to their work and assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. While there is no qualification entry requirement, it is assumed that the learner is either already a tradesperson with access to structured on and off-the-job training or is an apprentice under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement. It should not be used as a pre-employment or pre-apprenticeship program. It is specifically designed to cover the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/Manufacturing Tradesperson – Special Class Level II as defined in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award.
The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification:
- Casting and Moulding
- CNC Programming
- Fluid Power
- Boilermaking
- Instrumentation
- Maintenance
- Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
- Mechatronics
- Patternmaking
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Marine Craft Construction
- Robotics
- Sheet Metal
- Toolmaking
- Watch and Clock Service and Repair
- Welding
No other descriptor can be used.
In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license. Licensing information is included in the relevant units of competence.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through an apprenticeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This apprenticeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through apprenticeship:
4 years
- Through apprenticeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | Core |
| Interact with computing technology | Core |
| Interpret technical drawing | Core |
| Organise and communicate information | Core |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| Perform computations | Core |
| Perform engineering measurements | Core |
| Plan work activities | Core |
| Undertake manual handling | Core |
| Use hand tools | Core |
| Use power tools/hand held operations | Core |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Core |
| Administer inventory procedures | Elective |
| Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results | Elective |
| Apply basic engineering design concepts | Elective |
| Apply basic metallurgy principles to welding applications | Elective |
| Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques | Elective |
| Apply fibre-reinforced materials | Elective |
| Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks | Elective |
| Apply metallurgical principles | Elective |
| Apply protective coatings (advanced) | Elective |
| Apply protective coatings (basic) | Elective |
| Apply safe welding practices | Elective |
| Apply welding and welding related codes and standards | Elective |
| Apply welding principles | Elective |
| Apply welding procedure specifications | Elective |
| Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries | Elective |
| Assemble and test lock mechanisms | Elective |
| Assemble fabricated components | Elective |
| Assemble plated patterns | Elective |
| Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace | Elective |
| Balance equipment | Elective |
| Calibrate measuring equipment | Elective |
| Carry out heat treatment | Elective |
| Carry out mechanical cutting | Elective |
| Clean watch and clock components | Elective |
| Collect and evaluate work health and safety data for an enterprise or section of an enterprise | Elective |
| Commission and decommission security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems | Elective |
| Commission programmable controller programs | Elective |
| Communicate with individuals and small groups | Elective |
| Conduct a field inspection | Elective |
| Conduct audits of servicing licensees and public weighbridge licensees | Elective |
| Conduct formal interviews and negotiations | Elective |
| Conduct product and/or process capability studies | Elective |
| Conduct routine service of security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Conduct workplace assessment | Elective |
| Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components | Elective |
| Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components | Elective |
| Construct jewellery components | Elective |
| Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions | Elective |
| Control surface finish production and finished product quality | Elective |
| Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex scaffolding/equipment | Elective |
| Create 2-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system | Elective |
| Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system | Elective |
| Create 3-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system | Elective |
| Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system | Elective |
| Develop and implement a master key system | Elective |
| Develop and maintain welding procedures | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture bevel gear patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture chain gear and sprocket patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture conveyor screw patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture flat back wood patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture irregular joint wood patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture pipe patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture precision models | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture production patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture propeller patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture split patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture spur gear patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture turned wood patterns | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment | Elective |
| Develop and manufacture wooden wheel patterns | Elective |
| Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify braking systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and rectify mobile plant hydrostatic systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair microprocessor-based equipment | Elective |
| Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms | Elective |
| Diagnose faults in electronic security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Diagnose faults in quartz watches | Elective |
| Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant | Elective |
| Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. | Elective |
| Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. | Elective |
| Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | Elective |
| Electroplate decorative finishes | Elective |
| Electroplate engineering coatings | Elective |
| Electroplate protective finishes | Elective |
| Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters | Elective |
| Erect structures | Elective |
| Erect/dismantle intermediate scaffolding and equipment | Elective |
| Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment | Elective |
| Establish and maintain a weld record management system | Elective |
| Establish and maintain a welding procedure management system | Elective |
| Establish procedures for non-destructive tests | Elective |
| Examine appropriateness of methoding for mould design | Elective |
| Examine trading practices | Elective |
| Exercise external quality assurance | Elective |
| Fabricate jewellery items | Elective |
| Fair and shape surfaces | Elective |
| Fault find and maintain micro-mechanisms | Elective |
| Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. | Elective |
| Fault find and repair electrical equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply | Elective |
| Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits | Elective |
| Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits | Elective |
| Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment | Elective |
| Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings | Elective |
| Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods | Elective |
| Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment | Elective |
| Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures | Elective |
| Form timber shapes using hot processes | Elective |
| Gain entry | Elective |
| Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking systems | Elective |
| Gain entry and reinstate fire and security containers | Elective |
| Give formal presentations and take part in meetings | Elective |
| Hand forge complex shapes | Elective |
| Handle and examine gemstone materials | Elective |
| Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations | Elective |
| Handle gem materials | Elective |
| Handle/move bulk fluids/gases | Elective |
| Identify and program transponder keys | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Inspect pre-packed articles | Elective |
| Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair mechanical watches | Elective |
| Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems | Elective |
| Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems | Elective |
| Install and maintain door control devices and systems | Elective |
| Install and set up clocks | Elective |
| Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. | Elective |
| Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems | Elective |
| Install and upgrade locks and hardware | Elective |
| Install machine/plant | Elective |
| Install marine systems | Elective |
| Install or modify mobile plant air conditioning systems | Elective |
| Install pipework and pipework assemblies | Elective |
| Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment | Elective |
| Install security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework | Elective |
| Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements | Elective |
| Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances | Elective |
| Interpret and produce drawings of curved 3-D shapes | Elective |
| Interpret basic binary phase diagrams | Elective |
| Interpret technical specifications and manuals | Elective |
| Investigate consumer complaints | Elective |
| Licence to operate a forklift truck | Elective |
| Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | Elective |
| Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment | Elective |
| Maintain and repair central air handling systems | Elective |
| Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components | Elective |
| Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls | Elective |
| Maintain and repair cooling towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment | Elective |
| Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems | Elective |
| Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems and components | Elective |
| Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls | Elective |
| Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies | Elective |
| Maintain and repair multistage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration systems | Elective |
| Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems | Elective |
| Maintain and service mechanical locking devices | Elective |
| Maintain fluid power controls | Elective |
| Maintain hydraulic system components | Elective |
| Maintain hydraulic systems | Elective |
| Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems | Elective |
| Maintain instrumentation system components | Elective |
| Maintain marine vessel surfaces | Elective |
| Maintain mobile plant suspension systems | Elective |
| Maintain pneumatic system components | Elective |
| Maintain pneumatic systems | Elective |
| Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes | Elective |
| Maintain steering systems | Elective |
| Maintain tools and dies | Elective |
| Maintain track type undercarriage on mobile plant | Elective |
| Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers | Elective |
| Maintain weld records | Elective |
| Maintain wheels and tyres | Elective |
| Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant | Elective |
| Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines | Elective |
| Maintain, fault find and repair traction drive mechanics | Elective |
| Maintain, repair control instrumentation - single and multiple loop control systems | Elective |
| Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers | Elective |
| Maintain, repair/replace and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment | Elective |
| Maintain/calibrate complex control systems | Elective |
| Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment | Elective |
| Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures | Elective |
| Make up solutions | Elective |
| Manage warehouse inventory system | Elective |
| Manually finish/polish materials | Elective |
| Manufacture cavity dies | Elective |
| Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies | Elective |
| Manufacture press tools and gauges | Elective |
| Manufacture watch and clock components | Elective |
| Mark off/out (general engineering) | Elective |
| Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | Elective |
| Measure components using coordinate measuring machines | Elective |
| Modify and repair security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Modify complex electrical circuits and systems | Elective |
| Modify control systems | Elective |
| Modify electronic equipment | Elective |
| Modify electronic systems | Elective |
| Modify fluid power control systems | Elective |
| Modify fluid power system operation | Elective |
| Modify mechanical systems and equipment | Elective |
| Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications | Elective |
| Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process | Elective |
| Operate and monitor basic boiler | Elective |
| Operate and monitor machine and process | Elective |
| Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities | Elective |
| Operate computer controlled machines and processes | Elective |
| Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment | Elective |
| Operate in a self-directed team | Elective |
| Operate melting furnaces | Elective |
| Operate mobile load shifting equipment | Elective |
| Operate pressure die casting machine | Elective |
| Operate sand moulding and core making machines | Elective |
| Order materials | Elective |
| Organise and lead stocktakes | Elective |
| Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and dispatch system | Elective |
| Overhaul engine fuel system components | Elective |
| Package materials (stores and warehouse) | Elective |
| Perform a site security survey | Elective |
| Perform advanced engineering detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform advanced geometric development - conical | Elective |
| Perform advanced geometric development - cylindrical/rectangular | Elective |
| Perform advanced geometric development - transitions | Elective |
| Perform advanced machine and process operation | Elective |
| Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping | Elective |
| Perform advanced mechanical detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment | Elective |
| Perform advanced plastic processing | Elective |
| Perform advanced press operations | Elective |
| Perform advanced statistical quality control | Elective |
| Perform advanced structural detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | Elective |
| Perform advanced warehouse computer operations | Elective |
| Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process | Elective |
| Perform automated thermal cutting | Elective |
| Perform basic eddy current testing | Elective |
| Perform basic engineering detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing | Elective |
| Perform basic magnetic particle testing | Elective |
| Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations | Elective |
| Perform basic penetrant testing | Elective |
| Perform basic radiographic testing | Elective |
| Perform basic statistical quality control | Elective |
| Perform brazing and/or silver soldering | Elective |
| Perform complex grinding operations | Elective |
| Perform complex lathe operations | Elective |
| Perform complex machine setting | Elective |
| Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations | Elective |
| Perform complex milling operations | Elective |
| Perform drop and upset forging | Elective |
| Perform electrical or electronic detail drafting | Elective |
| Perform electrical/electronic measurement | Elective |
| Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations | Elective |
| Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) | Elective |
| Perform electroplating operations | Elective |
| Perform emergency first aid | Elective |
| Perform engine bottom-end overhaul | Elective |
| Perform engine top-end overhaul | Elective |
| Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording | Elective |
| Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings | Elective |
| Perform fitout procedures | Elective |
| Perform gemstone setting | Elective |
| Perform general machining | Elective |
| Perform general woodworking machine operations | Elective |
| Perform geometric development | Elective |
| Perform gland packing | Elective |
| Perform gravity die casting | Elective |
| Perform grinding operations | Elective |
| Perform hand engraving | Elective |
| Perform hand forging | Elective |
| Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering | Elective |
| Perform inspection | Elective |
| Perform inspection of measuring instruments | Elective |
| Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals | Elective |
| Perform internal/external customer service | Elective |
| Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process | Elective |
| Perform jewellery enamelling | Elective |
| Perform jewellery metal casting | Elective |
| Perform laboratory procedures | Elective |
| Perform lathe operations | Elective |
| Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines | Elective |
| Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | Elective |
| Perform manual production assembly | Elective |
| Perform manual production welding | Elective |
| Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components | Elective |
| Perform marine slipping operations | Elective |
| Perform milling operations | Elective |
| Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment | Elective |
| Perform pipe welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform power hammer forging | Elective |
| Perform power hammer forging of complex shapes | Elective |
| Perform precision assembly | Elective |
| Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement | Elective |
| Perform precision fitting of engineering components | Elective |
| Perform precision jig boring operations | Elective |
| Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | Elective |
| Perform precision mechanical measurement | Elective |
| Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations | Elective |
| Perform precision watch timing and adjustment | Elective |
| Perform press forging | Elective |
| Perform press forging of complex shapes | Elective |
| Perform production machining | Elective |
| Perform production packaging | Elective |
| Perform refractory installation and repair | Elective |
| Perform routine flux core arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine gas metal arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine machine setting | Elective |
| Perform routine manual metal arc welding | Elective |
| Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | Elective |
| Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters | Elective |
| Perform routine submerged arc welding | Elective |
| Perform sheet and plate assembly | Elective |
| Perform soft soldering | Elective |
| Perform tool and cutter grinding operations | Elective |
| Perform ultrasonic thickness testing | Elective |
| Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment | Elective |
| Perform watch movement exchange | Elective |
| Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process | Elective |
| Perform welding inspection | Elective |
| Perform welding supervision | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using flux core arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using oxy fuel gas welding process | Elective |
| Perform welds to code standards using submerged arc welding process | Elective |
| Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work | Elective |
| Pick and process order | Elective |
| Plan and prepare a master key system | Elective |
| Plan, set up and operate horological workshop or service centre | Elective |
| Pour molten metal | Elective |
| Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding | Elective |
| Prepare and produce specialised coatings | Elective |
| Prepare basic engineering drawing | Elective |
| Prepare jewellery illustrations | Elective |
| Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) | Elective |
| Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) | Elective |
| Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means | Elective |
| Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing | Elective |
| Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating | Elective |
| Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium | Elective |
| Produce composites using prepregs | Elective |
| Produce composites using resin infusion | Elective |
| Produce composites using resin transfer moulding | Elective |
| Produce hand cut keys | Elective |
| Produce jewellery wax model | Elective |
| Produce keys by cutting to code | Elective |
| Produce keys by duplication | Elective |
| Produce moulds and cores by hand | Elective |
| Produce moulds and cores by hand (advanced) | Elective |
| Produce polymer patterns | Elective |
| Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process | Elective |
| Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds | Elective |
| Produce three-dimensional precision items | Elective |
| Program and configure security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell | Elective |
| Program CNC wire cut machines | Elective |
| Program coordinate measuring machines | Elective |
| Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced) | Elective |
| Program multiple spindle and multiple axis NC and CNC machining centre | Elective |
| Program NC and CNC machining centre | Elective |
| Provide advanced customer service | Elective |
| Provide estimate and quote on security system installations | Elective |
| Purchase materials | Elective |
| Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures | Elective |
| Repair springs | Elective |
| Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications | Elective |
| Replace watch batteries | Elective |
| Replace watch batteries, capacitors and bands | Elective |
| Report technical information | Elective |
| Research and analyse engineering information | Elective |
| Restore clockwork mechanisms | Elective |
| Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production) | Elective |
| Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat | Elective |
| Schedule material deliveries | Elective |
| Select and control inspection processes and procedures | Elective |
| Select heat treatment processes and test finished product | Elective |
| Select welding processes | Elective |
| Service and repair clock chiming mechanisms | Elective |
| Service and repair clock striking mechanisms | Elective |
| Service and repair clock timepieces | Elective |
| Service and repair commercial refrigeration | Elective |
| Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment | Elective |
| Service and repair fire and security containers | Elective |
| Service and repair mechanical automotive locking systems | Elective |
| Service and repair mechanical watch oscillating systems | Elective |
| Service and repair mobile plant air conditioning systems | Elective |
| Service automotive transponder systems using diagnostic equipment | Elective |
| Service calendar and other dial indication mechanisms for watches | Elective |
| Service clock escapements and oscillating systems | Elective |
| Service combustion engines | Elective |
| Service complex quartz watches | Elective |
| Service mechanical chronograph watches | Elective |
| Service mechanical watches | Elective |
| Service quartz watches | Elective |
| Service watch power generating systems | Elective |
| Service, test and adjust watch escapements | Elective |
| Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes | Elective |
| Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines | Elective |
| Set and operate coordinate measuring machines | Elective |
| Set assembly stations | Elective |
| Set computer controlled machines and processes | Elective |
| Set multistage integrated processes | Elective |
| Set up marine vessel structures | Elective |
| Shut down and isolate machines/equipment | Elective |
| Supervise individual ferrous melting and casting operation | Elective |
| Supervise individual non-ferrous melting and casting operation | Elective |
| Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment | Elective |
| Terminate and connect electrical wiring | Elective |
| Terminate and connect specialist cables | Elective |
| Terminate signal and data cables | Elective |
| Test and repair compression ignition systems | Elective |
| Test installed security equipment and systems | Elective |
| Test, diagnose and rectify mobile and stationary plant external monitoring and control systems | Elective |
| Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems | Elective |
| Tune control loops - multi controller or multi element systems | Elective |
| Tune diesel engines | Elective |
| Undertake advanced weld repair and maintenance | Elective |
| Undertake basic process planning | Elective |
| Undertake commissioning procedures for plant and/or equipment | Elective |
| Undertake dogging | Elective |
| Undertake eddy current tests | Elective |
| Undertake magnetic particle tests | Elective |
| Undertake marine sheathing operations | Elective |
| Undertake penetrant tests | Elective |
| Undertake prescribed tests on foundry-related materials | Elective |
| Undertake production scheduling | Elective |
| Undertake radiographic tests | Elective |
| Undertake tool store procedures | Elective |
| Undertake ultrasonic tests | Elective |
| Undertake warehouse dispatch process | Elective |
| Undertake warehouse receival process | Elective |
| Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace | Elective |
| Use and maintain reference standards | Elective |
| Use comparison and basic measuring devices | Elective |
| Use EEPROM programmers to service automotive transponder systems | Elective |
| Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | Elective |
| Use improvement processes in team activities | Elective |
| Use tools for precision work | Elective |
| Use workshop machines for basic operations | Elective |
| Verify reference standards | Elective |
| Weld using flame powder spraying | Elective |
| Weld using flux core arc welding process | Elective |
| Weld using gas metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | Elective |
| Weld using manual metal arc welding process | Elective |
| Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process | Elective |
| Weld using submerged arc welding process | Elective |
| Work safely on marine craft | Elective |
| Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | Elective |
| Work safely with ionizing radiation | Elective |
| Work safely with molten metals/glass | Elective |
| Write and proof programs for NC/CNC thermal cutting machines | Elective |
| Write and proof robotic welding system programs | Elective |
| Write basic NC and CNC programs | Elective |
| Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines | Elective |
| Write programs for industrial robots | Elective |
| Write reports | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Engineering sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
ANZSCO 312511
Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons prepare detailed drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Mechanical Engineering Technician
ANZSCO 312512
Mechanical Engineering Technicians conduct tests of mechanical systems, collect and analyse data, and assemble and install mechanical assemblies in support of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Blacksmith
ANZSCO 322111
Blacksmiths shape bars, rods and blocks of metal by heating and hammering to produce or repair metal articles.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Electroplater
ANZSCO 322112
Electroplaters control plating processes and maintain solutions used to coat metal articles and other parts with non-ferrous metals.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Casting Trades Worker
ANZSCO 322114
Metal Casting Trades Workers form sand moulds and cores for the production of metal castings.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Polisher
ANZSCO 322115
Metal Polishers polish metal to impart smooth, reflective and other finishes.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Fabricator
ANZSCO 322311
Metal Fabricators mark off and fabricate structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures such as boilers and pressure vessels.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Pressure Welder
ANZSCO 322312
Pressure Welders assemble, weld and repair pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Welder (First Class)
ANZSCO 322313
Welders (First Class) fabricate and repair metal products using various welding techniques.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter (General)
ANZSCO 323211
Fitters (General) fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter and Turner
ANZSCO 323212
Fitters and Turners fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Fitter-Welder
ANZSCO 323213
Fitter-Welders fit, assemble and weld metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Metal Machinist (First Class)
ANZSCO 323214
Metal Machinists (First Class) set up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Metal Fitter and Machinist
ANZSCO 323299
Other Metal Fitters and Machinists includes jobs like Printing Engineer.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Locksmith
ANZSCO 323313
Locksmiths install and maintain locks and related security devices and systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 323314
Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers assemble, calibrate, install and overhaul mechanical precision instruments and equipment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
ANZSCO 323316
Watch and Clock Makers and Repairers make, repair, clean and adjust watches and clocks.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Engineering Patternmaker
ANZSCO 323411
Engineering Patternmakers construct full-size engineering models usually made out of timber, which are used in manufacturing to produce metal castings, copy models, vacuum form tooling and tooling for the automotive, aircraft or fibreglass industries.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Toolmaker
ANZSCO 323412
Toolmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances, for machine tools and other production machinery.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Engineering
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TAFE QUEENSLAND (RTO code 0275)
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CQUniversity Australia (RTO code 40939)
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Australian Skills Group Pty Ltd (RTO code 32519)
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Blue Dog Training Pty Ltd (RTO code 31193)
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Gimbal Engineering (RTO code 31820)
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Major Training Group (RTO code 6139)
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Outsource Institute (AUS) (RTO code 31560)
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PARTEC (RTO code 0195)
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Skillstrain Pty Ltd (RTO code 70211)
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APT Specialist Hydraulics and Training (RTO code 91637)
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Australian Institute of Work-Integrated Education and Research Pty Ltd (RTO code 46175)
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Australian Trade Training College (RTO code 31399)
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AWS Centre of Excellence Pty Ltd (RTO code 46412)
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Axxis Training (RTO code 41392)
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Baxter Institute (RTO code 7030)
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CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY (RTO code 0373)
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CHISHOLM INSTITUTE OF TAFE (RTO code 0260)
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Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd (RTO code 52645)
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DELLA INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SCHOOL (RTO code 21738)
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Educational Living Pty Ltd (RTO code 3784)
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FEDERATION ACADEMY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (RTO code 52785)
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Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College (RTO code 40864)
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Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd (RTO code 30100)
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ISMT (RTO code 45032)
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Kangaroo Training Institute Pty Ltd (RTO code 45142)
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LEAD COLLEGE PTY LTD (RTO code 41489)
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LEADERS INSTITUTE OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION PTY LTD (RTO code 41313)
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Matic International College (RTO code 46253)
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Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd (RTO code 91238)
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Skills Institute Australia (RTO code 32473)
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The Gordon (RTO code 3044)
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Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
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Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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