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MEM40422

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Study Method Online
Provider Outsource Institute (AUS)
Recognition Australian Qualifications Framework, Nationally Recognised Training
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  • This course has strict entry requirements. Please review the entry requirements below and ensure you are eligible before enquiring.

  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.

Course overview

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to the production of engineering detail drawings as applied in manufacturing, engineering and related industry sectors and is intended to 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 related industrial applications.

Job outcomes

  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson,

  • Drafting Technical Assistant

  • CAD operator

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Recognitions

Australian Qualifications Framework

This course is approved by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Duration study load

Students have the opportunity to have their prior qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience recognised through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. Outsource Institute takes into consideration the AQF Volume of Learning, typically spanning 1.5 to 2 years, to determine the duration and extent of training provided.

In some cases, a shorter course duration may be acceptable, especially when the student cohort comprises experienced workers who already possess most of the required skills and knowledge.

Delivery

Self-paced and online.

Entry requirements

Students undertaking a Traineeship

Students undertaking a traineeship under state funding are required by the relevant state funding authority and need to:

  • Be employed in an industry workplace;

  • Have access to workplace equipment as part of their training and assessment; and

  • Have access to workplace Supervisors as part of their training and assessment

Fee-for-service students

  • Fee-for-services students may have with access to a workplace, but they do not need industry experience. There is no need for students to have access to a Supervisor, and they could in fact be Supervisors themselves.

  • Pre-requisite units or qualifications

  • There are pre-requisite units that students must hold prior to undertaking particular units in the qualification. Those units are listed on the qualification information page on training.gov.au

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Recognition of prior learning

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. After enrolment, you’ll need to contact Student Support so they can arrange a dedicated trainer to assess your eligibility for either RPL or CT

Assessment

This course contains a blend of both theory and practical assessments. When completing the theoretical questions, you will be answering questions that require your own thoughts and input from the concepts covered. You’ll also work on scenario-based projects and have the opportunity to build your own portfolio containing digital assets (photography, audio, video, text), which can be used when applying for jobs and/or demonstrating professional competency

Materials

To ensure that you’re able to seamlessly access our online learning and assessment materials you’ll need access to a modern computer with high-speed internet. You’ll also need to possess basic computing skills, and may be required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy skills assessment before enrolment can be confirmed

Additional information

To meet assessment requirements, Outsource Institute requires students to be employed and have access to a suitable workplace for completion of the practical components of the course.

Subjects

The requirement for achievement of the MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting is the achievement of competence in fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:

  • all four (4) core units of competency and

  • a minimum of eight (8) units from Group A and

  • the balance of units may be chosen from Group A or Group B to bring the total number of elective units to eleven (11).

Core Unit
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.

Core Unit
MEM16006Organise and communicate information

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

Core Unit
MEM16008Interact with computing technology

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.

Core Unit
MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply the concepts of mathematics to engineering situations within the individual’s area of engineering expertise. It applies to technician level work that requires basic algebraic, trigonometric and statistical knowledge and skill Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions and basic statistical methods.

Elective Unit
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret technical drawings.

Technical drawings may utilise perspective, exploded views or hidden view techniques and may include symbol glossaries. Drawings are provided to AS 1100 Technical drawing or AS 1102 Graphical symbols and their equivalents from the full range of engineering disciplines.

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Payment options

Flexible payment options availble and will be provided prior to enrolling into this course.

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About Outsource Institute (AUS)

Outsource Institute (AUS) is an Australian, family-owned and operated engineering training provider with over 25 years of experience in online, offline, and onsite training. Our founder, Carl, has journeyed from tradesman to educator, deeply understanding the challenges faced by students and the needs of businesses in the sector. This hands-on experience and deep understanding have become a core part of our team’s approach, ensuring we deliver training that genuinely meets the needs of both students and industry.

By partnering with leaders in the engineering industry, we ensure our training is at the forefront of the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. Our customised engineering qualifications provide formal recognition for entire workforces or individuals, equipping them with essential industry skills.

As a student at Outsource Institute, you receive the support and guidance necessary to thrive in an engineering career. Our values emphasise creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, are respected, and have the support they need in their learning journey. We continually challenge our training team to learn and adapt to industry changes, ensuring we provide the best possible support.

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