Certificate IV in Engineering (Pathway)
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Port of Sale | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm |
| 07/10/2026 | Yallourn | Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2027 | Yallourn | Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm |
| 13/07/2027 | Yallourn | Tuesday, Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm |
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2027 | Yallourn | Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm |
About this course
Develop advanced engineering knowledge and practical skills through the Certificate IV in Engineering. This qualification enables learners to develop specialist skills in computer-aided design (CAD), metallurgy, fluid power, advanced hydraulics and heavy fabrication.
Designed for apprentices, qualified tradespeople, industry professionals and learners looking to enter or progress within the engineering industry, this qualification provides flexible learning opportunities across a range of engineering disciplines.
Whether you're looking to advance your career, broaden your technical capability or prepare for higher-level technical and supervisory responsibilities, this qualification combines practical application with advanced engineering knowledge to support a wide range of engineering and manufacturing careers.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this qualification, students may progress into a range of advanced technical, specialist and supervisory roles across the engineering and manufacturing industries. Employment outcomes will vary depending on the learner's existing qualifications, industry experience and elective units completed.
Possible career outcomes include:
• Engineering Tradesperson – Special Class.
• Welding Supervisor or Welding Coordinator support roles.
• Engineering Draftsperson (CAD)
• Manufacturing or Fabrication Team Leader.
• Fluid Power or Hydraulic Systems Technician.
• Engineering Maintenance Technician.
• Technical Specialist within manufacturing, fabrication or maintenance industries.
• Production, Quality or Continuous Improvement support roles.
This qualification also provides a strong foundation for further specialist industry training, higher-level engineering qualifications and ongoing professional development.
Opportunities for Further Study
Students may access a pathway to the Federation University Bachelor of Engineering through the Federation Access Studies (FAST) program. Eligible MEM40119 graduates receive guaranteed entry into FAST, which provides a pathway to undergraduate engineering studies at Federation University.
Skills or Knowledge gained
You will develop advanced engineering skills and knowledge in:
• Advanced engineering planning, problem solving and quality assurance within engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Technical drawing, engineering documentation and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Precision engineering, machining, fitting, CNC operations and advanced fabrication techniques.
• Welding processes, fabrication methods and thermal cutting technologies.
• Welding supervision principles, welding procedures, codes, standards and quality documentation.
• Metallurgical principles, material selection and heat treatment processes.
• Fluid power systems, including the maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
• Technical leadership, workplace communication and the provision of on-the-job training.
• Safe work practices, environmental sustainability and continuous improvement within engineering workplaces.
• Advanced technical skills supporting career progression into specialist engineering, technical and supervisory roles.
Depending on the elective units selected, learners can specialise in areas including advanced welding and fabrication, welding supervision, computer-aided design (CAD), metallurgy, fluid power and advanced hydraulics. This flexible approach allows the qualification to support apprentices, qualified tradespeople, industry upskilling and learners seeking to develop advanced engineering skills for career progression.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Mandatory entry requirements:
There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification.
Recommended entry Requirements:
TAFE Gippsland offers this qualification through several delivery pathways designed to meet the needs of different learner groups:
• Welding supervision pathway – Suitable for experienced welders and fabrication personnel seeking to develop skills in welding supervision, welding procedures, quality systems and compliance, providing a pathway towards further specialist welding coordination and inspection training.
• Current apprentices – Apprentices are encouraged to commence the Certificate IV during the later stages of their apprenticeship, allowing them to build on their existing trade skills and maximise opportunities for advanced technical development, specialist electives and Credit Transfer.
• Qualified tradespeople and industry professionals – Suitable for those seeking to broaden their technical knowledge, develop specialist engineering skills or prepare for higher-level technical and supervisory responsibilities.
• New entrants to engineering – Learners without a trade qualification are encouraged to enrol through TAFE Gippsland's structured engineering pathway, providing a supported progression into advanced engineering studies.
Limitations to course Entry:
Learners without relevant engineering experience are encouraged to enrol through TAFE Gippsland's structured engineering pathway to ensure they are supported through the qualification at an appropriate level. Individual delivery cohorts may have specific enrolment requirements based on the target learner group and elective stream.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Engineering.
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: No
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Qualifications and Recognition - 2027
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Engineering.
Work Placement - 2027
Does this course require placement?: No
Placement to be arranged by: Student
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $1,632.00 | $8,160.00 | $25,160.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $1,946.33 | $1,946.33 | $1,946.33 |
| Total | $3,578.33 | $10,106.33 | $27,106.33 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | NA | ||
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | NA | ||
| Total | NA |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.
