Certificate IV in Engineering

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.

The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification:

• Casting and Moulding
• CNC Programming
• Fluid Power
• Boiler making
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance
• Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
• Mechatronics
• Patternmaking
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Marine Craft Construction
• Robotics
• Sheet Metal
• Toolmaking
• Watch and Clock Service and Repair
• Welding

No other descriptor can be used.

Della International College offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Course Credit to students through the enrolment process.

Della International College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs.

Please consult with the Compliance Manager for further information if you are unsure if either of these apply to you.

This program will be delivered over 100 weeks.

Learners are provided with learning resources, training manuals, and assessment requirements:

1. Classroom-based training sessions to develop the knowledge and theoretical understandings required to undertake activities within a potentially highly regulated industry. Classroom settings will ensure full access to computers, internet, whiteboards, workbooks, and textbooks.

2. Practical training and experience in a simulated environment allowing for training, practice, and assessment to occur in an appropriate environment (subject to units). A simulated environment is an environment that closely resembles the real workplace in its function and operation and provides access to a broad range of related experiences, tools, and materials. This environment will allow students to develop and demonstrate their skills in relation to painting and decorating within appropriate simulated situations. During the practical sessions, enough time is allocated to students to perform the required tasks, practice their skills, reinforce their knowledge, and prepare themselves for the practical assessments.

3. Private / Out of Class Study – Students need to allocate a few hours of self-study time per unit of competence to complete workbook activities and the associated review questions to enhance their understanding. This time is in addition to the structured supervised hours of training.

Delivery Weekly Hours

The face-to-face delivery of this qualification will combine theory in classrooms and practical training in a simulated environment. Each week, students will attend 20 hours of face-to-face/online training and assessment.

Certificate IV
Characteristics of Learning Outcomes:

• Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills.
• Breadth, depth, and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover a broad range of varied activities or applications in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.
• Applications involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others.

Distinguishing Features of Learning Outcomes:

• An individual with this qualification would need to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge.
• Apply a range of well-developed skills.
• Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.
• Perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required.
• Interpret available information, using discretion and judgment.
• Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.
• Take limited responsibility for the output of others.

Language Skills:

• Understand the course material and content.
• Communicate with assessor, members of the class, and colleagues.
• Communicate using technology.

Literacy Skills:

• Prepare plan.
• Read and understand a variety of workplace information.
• Read and understand the organizational procedures.
• Interpret information.

Numeracy Skills:

• Calculations.
• Collate and present data.
• Estimation.

Participants will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit. Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments about whether competency has been achieved to confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency.

Assessment is carried out in accordance with the:

• benchmarks for assessment
• specific industry requirements
• principles of assessment
• rules of evidence

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery and it may take considerable time to complete both the theory and/or practical requirements. As this is a competency-based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Formative assessment is provided throughout the course. This is achieved through a range of activities and assessments throughout the training program. These tasks are separate from the summative assessment process that concludes each unit of competency.

The assessment process may include theory, projects, and practical assessments. Each unit has an individual assessment tool and mapping document which establishes the details assessment methodology including:

• Outlining the assessment methods
• Providing instructions for the assessor
• Providing instructions for the students
• Being mapped to the unit of competency through a separate mapping document
• Ensuring assessment is summative

Assessment is based on realistic workplace scenarios and simulations as students;

• May not be in suitable employment or
• May be working in workplaces or work situations that do not use or allow the application of the competency required.

Participants will be provided with advice on career development and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

Pathways into the Qualification:

Preferred pathways include:

• MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering (Release 2)

Pathways from the qualification:

• MEM50119- Diploma of Engineering- Advanced Trade (Release 2)

Employment Pathway:

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Engineering/Manufacturing Tradesperson- Special Class Level II
• Fitter and Turner
• Fitter and Machinist
• Boilermaker
• Welder
• Sheet Metal Worker

Pre-Training Review:

The Pre-training Review is to be conducted within the Determining Suitability Review. It will consist of a self-assessment and series of questions that are relevant to identify the prospective student’s current academic and professional skills and knowledge.

The pre-training review is conducted as a means of determining the appropriateness of the chosen qualification, any prior knowledge in the field and if it is a suitable training option in which the student chooses to study.

Upon completion, the pre-training information is assessed and the outcomes recorded in the Determining Suitability Review. Suggestions are recorded and transferred to the trainer on the training plan.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment:

Included in the Determining Suitability Assessment is the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. Students will be required to complete the LLN test to determine their level to be able to complete the course or be offered additional support prior to entry into a course. Students will be admitted into the respective courses only if their LLN test result is within the range provided.

Della International College will not enrol an eligible individual where the qualification is at an inappropriate level for that student. In the event that minor gaps* are identified, Della International College will provide the student with support services to enable them to undertake the qualification.

*minor gaps refer to forms of reasonable adjustment that will not compromise the qualification requirements.

Upon completion of the Determining Suitability Assessment, the authorised delegate is to provide feedback to the student regarding the suitability of the qualification to the student’s needs and indicate if any support services are required prior to application. This information can be placed on the last page of the training plan in the allocated space.

Learning Style Assessment

The Learning Style assessment is designed to assess the prospective student’s learning style and what should be considered in:

• How they learn
• How they study
• How they should be assessed

The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that the way in which the prospective course is to be delivered is suitable to the student’s needs.

Upon completing all areas, the assessment is tallied and the outcomes recorded in the Determining Suitability Review. Suggestions are recorded and transferred to the trainer on the training plan.

Upon enrolling into Della International College, we request that you disclose if you have any medical conditions as there may be contraindications to the course you wish to enrol into. Should you have a medical condition, you will be asked to provide Della International College with a certificate of capacity from your Doctor, clearing you and allowing you to participate in classes.

Upon enrolment and on your first day of class you will be provided with an orientation of the course and how it is structured. You will also be given a Student Handbook which outlines and covers all of Della International College’s policies and procedures; inclusive but not limited to Privacy policy, Complaints, Appeals, Withdrawals and other processes. For all forms relating to studying at Della International College, please refer to our website. www.dellainternational.edu.au or email info@dellainternational.edu.au

Our operating hours are 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM Monday to Sunday. All classes are held between these times.

Each course consists of holidays during term breaks, public holidays, Easter, and Christmas Breaks. All students are notified in advance of any upcoming breaks.

Every student is scheduled to attend classes for 20 hours per week. The 20 hours per week is usually divided into two full day and one-half day classes.