Blue Dog Training’s Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40105) is interactive, self-paced and hands-on.
This nationally recognised qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to:
The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a:
Within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries, or at equivalent levels in other industries where engineering tradespersons work.
Note: This is a guide only. Course units and duration may vary depending on prior experience (RPL) and the evidence provided. Individual training plans will vary in accordance with this as well.
| Units | Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Units Breakdown") |
| Estimated Duration | 1 year (including RPL) |
| Cost | Employer’s, Apprentices and Trade professionals may be entitled to subsidised training incentives provided by the Department of Education and Training. |
| Training Plan | Sample Training Plan PDF |
| Units | Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Units Breakdown") |
| Estimated Duration | 1 year (including RPL) |
| Cost | Employer’s, Apprentices and Trade professionals may be entitled to subsidised training incentives provided by the Department of Education and Training. |
| Training Plan | Sample Training Plan PDF |
| Units | Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Units Breakdown") |
| Estimated Duration | 1 year (including RPL) |
| Cost | Employer’s, Apprentices and Trade professionals may be entitled to subsidised training incentives provided by the Department of Education and Training. |
| Training Plan | Sample Training Plan PDF |
| Units | Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Units Breakdown") |
| Estimated Duration | 1 year (including RPL) |
| Cost | Employer’s, Apprentices and Trade professionals may be entitled to subsidised training incentives provided by the Department of Education and Training. |
| Training Plan | Sample Training Plan PDF |
The below information applys to employers considering taking on an engineering apprenctice.
As a government priority course in QLD, the Certificate IV in Engineering attracts up to $8,000 in funding incentives to employers, per individual/employee enrolment.
Eligible QLD employers will receive the following government incentives:
Within the first 6 months
Upon completion of the course
For applicants over 25 at 12 months
Compulsory Units Must achieve competency adding up to 132 Points - Generally the trade RPL will be 96 points from the list below.
NOTE: Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be taken into consideration and will affect the structure of the Elective units undertaken within the course.
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Hours | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM14001B | Schedule material deliveries | 80 | 8 |
| MEM14002B | Undertake basic process planning | 80 | 8 |
| MEM14003B | Undertake basic production scheduling | 80 | 8 |
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Hours | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM16001B | Give formal presentations and take part in meetings | 20 | 2 |
| MEM16004B | Perform internal/external customer service | 20 | 2 |
| MEM16011A | Communicate with individuals and small groups | 20 | 2 |
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Hours | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM17001B | Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace | 20 | 2 |
| MEM17002B | Schedule material deliveries | 20 | 2 |
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Hours | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | 40 | 4 |
| Unit Code | Unit Description | Hours | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 | 3 |
In Queensland, this qualification is funded by the Queensland Government under two programs through the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT), which provide a Queensland Government subsidy:
To be eligible for the DESBT Higher Level Skills program subsidy/Government contribution you must:
The total amount of student co-contribution fees you will be required to pay will depend on the units of competency selected and the points allocated to these. On this basis student co-contribution fees are determined as follows:
As you can only access the DESBT Higher Level Skills program subsidy once, it is important that you take the time to carefully consider your training options before committing to a course of study. Further information regarding the Department of Education and Training Higher Level Skills program can be found at https://training.qld.gov.au/providers/funded/higher-level-skills
To be eligible for the DESBT User Choice program subsidy/government contribution you must:
Student co-contribution fees under the User Choice program are set at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency/module to be calculated at the commencement of the unit of competency/module. The total amount of student co-contribution fees will depend on the units of competency selected and the points allocated to these. On this basis an estimate of the total would be approximately:
Blue Dog Training will charge 40 percent of the student co-contribution fee where the student falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:
Apprentices and trainees can only receive one government contribution for a User Choice funded qualification at any single point in time, i.e. a student is not funded to undertake two apprenticeships or traineeships at the same time.
In addition, apprentices and trainees, including school-based apprentices and trainees (SATs) can only receive a maximum of two government funding contributions under the current User Choice program.
For more information on the User Choice program, see DESBT's website (https://training.qld.gov.au/) where a selection of fact sheets on User Choice funding limitations and the implications for eligibility to receive User Choice funding of any further training, are available.
