Certificate IV in Engineering

Course Description

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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license. Licensing information is included in the relevant units of competency.

Course Duration/Fee

Course Duration

: 104 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Campuses:

• Windsor
• Perth

Intake Dates

2025	2026	2027	2028
27 January 2025	26 January 2026	25 January 2027	31 January 2028
21 April 2025	20 April 2026	19 April 2027	24 April 2028
14 July 2025	13 July 2026	12 July 2027	17 July 2028
6 October 2025	5 October 2026	11 October 2027	9 October 2028

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

* General English Upper Intermediate is generally considered to be between 5-5.5 IELTS.

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering .

Career Pathway

These are potential routes for career progression:

• Welding
• Boilermaking
• Surface finishing
• Sheet metalworking

Essential Information

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

Additional training opportunities stemming from this certification consist of pursuing the Advanced Trade Diploma in Engineering or other suitable qualifications.

Units Of Competency

The MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering requires the completion of the following Units

Core Units – 12
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM14006	Plan work activities Plan work activities
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18001	Use hand tools
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM12024	Perform computations
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing

Elective Units – 17
MEM05060	Perform welds to code standards using submerged arc welding process
MEM05062	Apply welding and welding related codes and standards
MEM03001	Perform manual production assembly
MEM03002	Perform precision assembly
MEM03003	Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM03004	Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)
MEM03006	Set assembly stations
MEM04002	Perform gravity die casting
MEM18092	Maintain and repair commercial and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning controls
MEM18093	Maintain and repair integrated industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling system controls
MEM18084	Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems
MEM18085	Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances
MEM18086	Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
MEM18087	Service and repair domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
MEM18088	Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning systems and components

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.