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Certificate IV in Engineering
specialising in Maintenance

Traineeship

National Code

MEM40105

CRICOS Code:

Centre:

Automotive, Transport and Engineering

Location:

Elgar Campus

Study Area: Engineering;

Study Area Sub Category: Engineering

Career Card:

Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical

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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course will provide you with advanced manufacturing industry skills and allows you to progress into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology.

You will create 2D drawings, and develop 3D models using CAD systems and perform engineering measurements and computations.

You will perform fault diagnosis and install and remove bearings. You will also maintain and repair mechanical drivers and transmission assemblies.

You will also learn how to perform gland packing and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The course focuses on hydraulics, pneumatics, and bearing technology. It can lead to employment in a range of industries where knowledge of these areas is required for proper plant maintenance. It can also lead to equipment maintenance employment in the building, construction and earthmoving industries.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Stream, or equivalent

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview

Length of course

Part time - 1 to 3 years (depending on units selected)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - contact the Institute.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

Written assessment
Practical assessment
Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Units are selected from:

MEM12023A

Perform Engineering Measurements

This unit covers setting up and using single and multi-headed automated thermal cutting machines.

MEM12024A

Perform Computations

This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.

MEM13014A

Apply Principles Of Occupational Health And Safety In The Work Environment

This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment.

MEM15024A

Apply Quality Procedures

This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.

MEM18012B

Perform Installation And Removal Of Mechanical Seals

This unit covers dismantling, selecting, reassembling and installing mechanical seals.This unit covers dismantling, selecting, reassembling and installing mechanical seals.

MEM18013B

Perform Gland Packing

This unit covers inspecting glands and gland packing, and removing and replacing or topping up gland packing

MEM18019B

Maintain Pneumatic Systems

This unit covers undertaking preventive maintenance checks/adjustments on pneumatic systems, and fault finding, replacing, repairing or overhauling, and recommissioning pneumatic systems.

MEM18021B

Maintain Hydraulic Systems

This unit covers undertaking preventive maintenance checks/adjustments on hydraulic systems, and fault finding, repairing, rectifying or overhauling, and recommissioning hydraulic systems.

MEM18022B

Maintain Fluid Power Controls

This unit covers installing and repairing and/or rectifying fluid power controls, and adjusting fluid power system control sequence and operation

MEM14004A

Plan To Undertake a Routine Task

This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements.

MEM14005A

Plan a Complete Activity

This unit covers planning activities which, whilst following established procedures, may require a response and modification of procedures or choice of different procedures to deal with unforeseen developments.

MEM15002A

Apply Quality Systems

This unit covers working within a quality improvement system, either individually or in a team situation.

MEM16006A

Organise And Communicate Information

This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.

MEM16007A

Work With Others In a Manufacturing, Engineering Or Related Environment

This unit covers operating in an interactive work environment. It covers contribution to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work. This includes identification of work roles, communication and cooperation with others.

MEM16008A

Interact With Computing Technology

This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology.

MEM17003A

Assist In The Provision Of On The Job Training

This unit covers assisting in the provision of on the job training to others while undertaking normal duties.

MEM18005B

Perform Fault Diagnosis, Installation And Removal Of Bearings

This unit covers performing routine bearing checks during operations and non-operation, diagnosing bearing faults, identifying bearing requirements for replacement or installation, and removing and installing bearings

MEM18007B

Maintain And Repair Mechanical Drives And Mechanical Transmission Assemblies

This unit covers diagnosing faults and repairing drives and transmission assemblies, and undertaking final adjustment and commissioning.

MEM18009B

Perform Levelling And Alignment Of Machines And Engineering Components

This unit covers undertaking levelling and alignment measurements/readings and performing levelling and/or alignment tasks.

MEM09010C

Create 3d Models Using Computer Aided Design System

This unit covers preparing the 3D CAD environment, creating and modifying 3D models, and producing output from the 3D model.

MEM09009C

Use 2d Drawings Using Computer Aided Design System

This unit covers preparing the CAD environment, creating 2D drawings, and producing output including linked bills of materials.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.