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Certificate IV in Engineering
Certificate IV in Engineering
1153
8969
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Certificate IV Certificate in Engineering provides training in advanced level
metal and engineering skills. The modules in the course provide the knowledge
and skills required at the above trade and technician levels.
Schedule
1. ELECTIVES
1 The course requires the selection of 21 full modules using the following criteria: - 0 to 6 full modules from the National Metal and Engineering Curriculum (NMEC) trade bank - 0 to 21 full EA modules from the Engineering Technician/Associate bank, the dual status NMEC modules and the WA accredited Metallurgy modules. 2 Select between 0 and 21 full modules from: - the NMEC trade bank - the Engineering Technician/Associate bank - the dual status NMEC modules - the WA accredited Metallurgy modules. 2.1 NMEC Trade Bank (Training Products (Aust) current version) A maximum of 6 full modules may be chosen from this module bank (see General Note 1). Modules already completed as part of another course such as a Certificate of Trade Studies or an Engineering Production Certificate may not be selected. Refer to the current version for a complete listing of modules and information on nominal duration and pre-requisites. 2.2 Engineering Technician/ Associate Bank (Training Products (Aust) current version) A maximum of 21 full modules may be selected from this module bank (see General Note 1). Modules selected must be designated as EA. Refer to the current Engineering Technician/Associate Module Reference Manual for a complete listing of modules and information on nominal duration and pre-requisites. 2.3 Dual Status NMEC Modules (Refer to current version) EPC 43055 EPC04 PRODUCTION SUPERVISION 1 43056 EPC05 PRODUCTION TRAINING 1 43057 EPC07 PRODUCTION SUPERVISION 2 43058 EPC08 PRODUCTION TRAINING 2 43122 EPC109 FACTORY PLANNING AND OPERATION NMEC Electrical/Electronic 86958 NE16 DIGITAL SUBSYSTEMS 1 86959 NE17 DIGITAL SUBSYSTEMS 2 86983 NE50 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS 2 86984 NE51 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS 3 86989 NE72 OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER APPLICATIONS 86990 NE73 MICROPROCESSOR PROGRAMMING 1 86991 NE74 MICROPROCESSOR PROGRAMMING 2 86993 NE76 AC MOTOR CONTROL 86994 NE77 DC MOTOR CONTROL 87309 NE103 MICROPROCESSOR APPLICATIONS 1 87210 NE105 ADVANCED TEST EQUIPMENT 87253 NE107 ILLUMINATION 2 87009 NE122 INDUSTRIAL TRANSDUCERS 87023 NE123 INDUSTRIAL CONTROL 87024 NE124 LINEAR IC APPLICATIONS 87255 NE137 LARGER SCALE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 1 87256 NE138 LARGER SCALE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING 2 86856 NE212 DISTRIBUTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS (DCS) Mechanical 86801 NM06 CAD 1 86805 NM14 ROBOTS 86809 NM23 PLANT CONDITIONING MONITORING 86811 NM33 FLUID POWER CONTROL 1 86829 NM56 MOULDS AND CAVITY DIES 4 86831 NM58 HYDRAULICS 3 86832 NM59 HYDRAULICS 4 86834 NM61 PNEUMATICS 3 86835 NM62 PNEUMATICS 4 86836 NM63 FLUID POWER CONTROL 2 87206 NM81 CAM 1 87208 NM82 CAM 2 Fabrication 86894 NF16 WELDING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 86902 NF40 FABRICATION - WORKSHOP AND SITE ORGANISATION 86917 NF75 WELDING METALLURGY 86918 NF76 WELD TESTING AND INSPECTION 86919 NF77 CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS - STEEL STRUCTURES 2.4 WA Accredited Metallurgy Modules All the modules listed below may be selected (see General Note 1) 43599 STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF METALS 43600 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 43601 FOUNDRY MOULD DESIGN AND MATERIALS 43602 MECHANICAL TESTING OF METALS 43603 NON-FERROUS AND SPECIAL FERROUS ALLOYS 43604 METALLOGRAPHY OF COMMERCIAL ALLOYS 43605 WELDING FUNDAMENTALS 43606 FOUNDRY MELTING PRACTICE 43607 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTRODUCTION GROUP 1: AMTC
2. ELECTIVE
GROUP 2: CARLISLE
3. ELECTIVE
GROUP 3 - METALS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86912 | NF69 | Welding Cert 5 (Gtaw,Mmaw Alloy Steel Pipe) | 54 | Module |
| 86895 | NF017 | Welding Certificate - General Theory | 36 | Module |
| 86908 | NF065 | Welding Certificate 1/1e (Mmaw of Lcs) | 54 | Module |
| 86909 | NF66 | Welding Certificate 2(mmaw of Lcs Pipe) | 54 | Module |
| 86719 | NF067 | Welding Certificate 3/3e (Mmaw Alloy Steel) | 54 | Module |
| 86740 | NF068 | Welding Certificate 4 (Mmaw Alloy Steel Pipe) | 54 | Module |
| 86913 | NF70 | Welding Certificate 6 (Fuel Gas Welding) | 54 | Module |
| 86914 | NF071 | Welding Certificate 7 (Gtaw) | 54 | Module |
| 87561 | NF74 | Welding Certificate 8f (Fluxed Cored Arc Welding) | 54 | Module |
| 86915 | NF072 | Welding Certificate 8g (Gmaw) | 54 | Module |
| 86916 | NF073 | Welding Certificate 9 (Automatic Welding/Saw) | 54 | Module |
| 86853 | NF62 | Welding Certificate Theory B | 18 | Module |
4. ELECTIVE
GROUP 4 - SMC
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43777 | EA617 | Bearings and Seals | 54 | Module |
| 87545 | NE168 | Circuit Protection | 18 | Module |
| 44813 | Practical Boilerhouse Operations Stage 1* | 9 | Module | |
| 44814 | Practical Boilerhouse Operations Stage 2* | 9 | Module | |
| 44815 | Practical Boilerhouse Operations Stage 3* | 18 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9352 | Engineering | Accredited course | |
| 6373 | Mechanical Engineering | Accredited course | |
| 9350 | Metallurgy | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M044 | UTE41199 | Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Qualification |
| 8973 | 50946 | Diploma of Engineering | Accredited course |
| M009 | MEM40198 | Certificate IV in Engineering - Higher Engineering Trade | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
recognised engineering or associated trade course are required to complete 15
modules. * These students should be directed to the Certificate IV in
Engineering (General Pathway)
or the Training Package qualification.
Students entering the Certificate IV directly form Year 12 are required
to complete 21 modules.
Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competency
principles may be applied to provide
credit for knowledge and skills already possessed.
2. The NMEC Trade and Engineering Technician/Associate module banks are
not listed as part of this document. Reference should be made to the
current
version or the complete module descriptors for further
information.
Both student and total hours are notional and are guidelines for
provider
management purposes only.
Instructors and students should be encouraged to take advantage of the
acceleration facility afforded by competency-based training.
In provider planning context:
- a full module represents 36 hours
- a half module represents 18 hours
- a one and a half module represents 54 hours
- a dual module represents 72 hours
3. * Copyright of modules marked with an * in Group 4 SMC belongs to Alcoa
Australia Limited
PO Box 161 Kwinana WA 6167 - Phone (08) 9410 3111.
This course has also been replaced by M044 UTE41199 Certificate IV in
Refrigeration and Airconditioning
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