Certificate IV in Engineering (Pathway)

Unlock your potential with the MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering. This course is designed for anyone eager to build advanced skills in metal, engineering, manufacturing, and associated industries—no prior trade qualification or apprenticeship is required.
Whether you're looking to step into the engineering field, upskill for career advancement, or specialize in areas like fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, metallurgy, or AutoCAD, this course offers the knowledge and hands-on experience you need.
Our evening classes, held at the Yallourn campus, are tailored for flexibility, making it easier to balance your studies with work and other commitments. Take the next step in your journey and gain the expertise to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

Skill up in wide range of engineering work in the fields of fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, metallurgy, AutoCAD and much more.
This qualification 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.

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Possible job outcomes upon successful completion of this qualification include high level tradesman and entry-level supervision of employees within the engineering sector.

Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical or other relevant qualifications.
Students can access a pathway to Federation University Bachelor of Engineering via guaranteed entry to the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program.

You’ll get the skills and knowledge to:
- Understand and implement quality control techniques
- Exercise good interpersonal and communications skills
- Work from complex instructions and procedures,
- 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
- Inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards and
- Operate lifting equipment incidental to their work and assists in the provision of training in conjunction with supervisors and trainers.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

This course is designed for Certificate III Engineering Mechanical and fabrication 3rd Year Apprentices and Tradespeople.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No