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Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
MEM40412
J159
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 15/09/2013 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering or manufacturing work environment.
Application
The qualification has been developed with manufacturing and engineering-related industry sectors as a focus and may be packaged to meet the specific needs of drafting in mechanical and machine construction and maintenance, steel fabrication, other fabrication services and assembly, mechanical services, electrical services, fluid power, piping assembly, and so on.
Application of this qualification involves producing detail drawings according to engineering design intent and required Australian Standards (AS). Skills required include use of computer-aided design (CAD) software functions and ability to apply industry and discipline specific knowledge to produce models, drawings and schematics for specialised engineering-related areas of industry. Skills required include knowledge of engineering principles for the specialised area as well as mathematics together with appropriate drafting skills. The qualification applies to drawings produced to specifications required by designers and to all relevant standards, including AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles. Skills covered may also include information gathering, such as on-site visits, calculations, consultations and research.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, competency must be achieved in fifteen (15) units of competency:- four (4) core units of competency
- eleven (11) elective units of competency, chosen as described below.
Select eleven (11) elective units:
- a minimum of eight (8) from Group A
- the balance may be chosen from Group A or Group B General Electives.
- a maximum of two (2) general electives may be imported from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate III or IV level.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5428 | MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5451 | MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.
3. Group B General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIW9 | MEM40422 | Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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