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    MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

    Learn on the job with support from a qualified and experienced trainer.

    About this Course

    Advance your engineering career with a flexible, hands-on Certificate IV built for experienced workers, qualified trades, and apprentices aiming higher.

    Blue Dog Training’s MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering is interactive, self-paced and hands-on.

    This nationally recognised qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to:

    • People who are existing engineering tradespersons
    • Workers who have extensive industry experience, but do not have recognised qualifications
    • Apprentices in an engineering trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship (Higher Engineering Trade).

    The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a:

    • Higher Engineering Tradesperson
    • Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) – Level II
    • Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) – Level II

    Within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries, or at equivalent levels in other industries where engineering tradespersons work.

    Course Details

    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.

    MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE

    Units

    Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Course Units") 

    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. 

    FABRICATION EXPERIENCE

    Units

    Approx. 33 RPL Units (96 Points) PLUS Certificate IV units to be completed (See "Course Units") 

    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. 

     

    To be awarded the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering – Higher Engineering Trade, units of competency to the value of 132 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

    • Core units of competency (totalling 33 points)

    • Elective units of competency to a minimum value of 12 points from Group A

    • Elective units of competency to a maximum value of 87 points from Group B to bring the total value to 132 points

    Imported Elective Unit: Appropriate elective units to the value of 14 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses and count towards Group B elective units where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications. 

    Prerequisites: These units are mandatory considerations and are discussed during the development of the training plan.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Will be considered and may influence the selection and structure of elective units within the course. 

    Core Units (33 Points Required) 
    TYPE CODE NAME POINTS
    Core MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 4
    Core MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 2
    Core MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 5
    Core MEM12024 Perform computations 3
    Core MEM05090 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 2
    Core MEM14006 Plan work activities 4
    Core MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 2
    Core MEM16008 Interact with computing technology 2
    Core MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training 2
    Core MEM18001 Use hand tools 2
    Core MEM18002 Use power tools/handheld operations 2
    Core MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 3
    Elective Units (99 Points Required) 
    TYPE CODE NAME POINTS
    A MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement 2
    A MEM14001 Schedule material deliveries 8
    A MEM14002 Undertake basic process planning 8
    A MEM14003 Undertake production scheduling 8
    A MEM16001 Give formal presentations and take part in meetings 2
    A MEM16011 Communicate with individuals and small groups 2
    A MEM17001 Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace 2
    A MEM17002 Conduct workplace assessment 2
    A MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 2
    A MEM18021 Maintain hydraulic systems 4
    B MEM03003 Perform sheet and plate assembly 4
    B MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2
    B MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2
    B MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2
    B MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2
    B MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8
    B MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8
    B MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2
    B MEM05015 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4
    B MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4
    B MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4
    B MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications 4
    B MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6
    B MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4
    B MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2
    B MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2
    B MEM05085 Select welding processes 2
    B MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4
    B MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2
    B MEM07003 Perform routine machine setting 4
    B MEM07005 Perform general machining 8
    B MEM07006 Perform lathe operations 4
    B MEM07007 Perform milling operations 4
    B MEM07008 Perform grinding operations 4
    B MEM07011 Perform complex milling operations 4
    B MEM07021 Perform complex lathe operations 4
    B MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process 4
    B MEM08010 Manually finish/polish materials 6
    B MEM11016 Order materials 2
    B MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering) 4
    B MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4
    B MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 2
    B MEM16004 Perform internal/external customer service 2
    B MEM16005 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 2
    B MEM18003 Use tools for precision work 4
    B MEM18004 Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment 4
    B MEM18005 Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings 4
    B MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components 6
    B MEM18007 Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies 4
    B MEM18009 Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components 4
    B MEM18012 Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals 2
    B MEM18013 Perform gland packing 2
    B MEM18020 Maintain hydraulic system components 4
    B MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3
    B MEM27001 Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems 2
    B MEM27002 Test and repair compression ignition systems 4
    B MEM27005 Tune diesel engines 4
    B MEM27006 Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits 8
    B MEM27008 Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems 4
    B MEM27009 Diagnose and rectify braking systems 6
    B MEM27014 Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions 8
    B MEM27015 Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives 4
    B MEM27016 Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant 4
    B MEM27017 Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant 4
    B MEM27019 Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant 5
    B MEM27020 Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks 2
    B MEM27023 Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment 4
    B MEM27030 Perform engine bottom-end overhaul 4
    B (Imported) MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 4
     

    Learn More About the Certificate IV in Engineering Course

    Download the full course booklet to see what’s included in Blue Dog Training’s Certificate IV in Engineering. Get the details on units, assessments and how our flexible, hands-on model helps you step up into higher engineering roles. 

    MEM40119 Course Information Booklet Preview

    Funding Guidelines

    Career Boost Program - General Information

    In Queensland, this qualification is funded by the Queensland Government under two programs through the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET), which provide a Queensland Government subsidy:

    • DTET Career Boost – General Training program – if you are an existing tradesperson and/or have extensive industry experience
    • DTET Career Boost – Apprenticeship program – for an apprenticeship
    Approved Delivery Locations
    Blue Dog Training is approved to offer delivery of this funded program Queensland wide. Please note that additional charges such as travel/accommodation may need to be negotiated and agreed to prior to accepting the training contract. Full list of delivery locations are:
    • Brisbane (includes East, Inner City, North, South, and West)
    • Cairns
    • Central Queensland
    • Darling Downs - Maranoa
    • Gold Coast
    • Ipswich
    • Logan - Beaudesert
    • Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
    • Moreton Bay - North
    • Moreton Bay - South
    • Queensland - Outback
    • Sunshine Coast
    • Toowoomba
    • Townsville
    • Wide Bay
    Career Boost Program - General Training Program
    Eligibility

    To be eligible for the DTET Career Boost – General Training program subsidy/Government contribution you must:

    • Aged 15 years or older
    • Not be a school student
    • Be a permanent Queensland resident
    • Be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
    • Not already have a Certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications started as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications, do not count)
    • Not be enrolled in any other qualification, whether funded or unfunded, except for foundation skills qualifications
    Student Co Contribution Fees

    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:

    • $1.60 per nominal hour, standard rate, OR
    • $0.64 per nominal hour, concessional rate.

    More information on concessional fees and costs per unit can be found here.

     

    Government Funding Rules

    As you can only access the DTET Career Boost – Apprenticeship 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

    Career Boost Program - Apprenticeships Program
    Eligibility

    To be eligible for the DTET Career Boost – Apprenticeship program subsidy/government contribution you must:

    • Are currently employed as a Queensland apprentice (under a registered training contract) in an eligible apprenticeship or traineeship qualification through this Program
    • Not be a school student
    • Not currently be enrolled in any other qualification, whether funded or unfunded, except for foundation skills qualifications
    • Not already have a Certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications, do not count)
    • Not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships/traineeships within a 10-year period.
    Student Co-Contribution Fees

    Co-contribution fees apply and are paid over the duration of the apprenticeship. Approximately $2100 depending on selected units. Concessions may apply for eligible learners, reducing the co-contribution fee to approximately $840. Further details can be found in the Blue Dog Training Student Handbook. For more information please call (07) 3331 6002.

    Note this info is already contained in the info booklet.

    More information on concessional fees and costs per unit can be found here.

    Government Funding Rules

    Apprentices can only receive one government contribution for a Career Boost - Apprenticeship funded qualification at any single point in time, i.e. a student is not funded to undertake two funded apprenticeships or traineeships at the same time.

    For more information on the Career Boost program, see DTET's website (https://training.qld.gov.au/) where a selection of fact sheets on Career Boost funding limitations and the implications for eligibility to receive Career Boost funding of any further training, are available.