Wodonga TAFE
Up to 4 Years
This Certificate IV in Engineering prepares experienced tradespeople and apprentices to advance into higher-level engineering roles or supervisory positions. Combining practical skills in welding, machining, and CAD with theoretical knowledge, it's ideal for those seeking career progression in mechanical engineering and fabrication.
Applicants must either be currently employed in a relevant engineering trade or be completing an apprenticeship. Public applicants without industry experience can apply upon agreement with the institution. Students should have basic literacy and numeracy skills. No formal qualifications are required, though prior trade experience or apprenticeship completion is preferred. Technical requirements include access to workshop facilities and safety equipment.
The course covers compulsory units in technical drawing interpretation, manual handling, engineering measurements, computations, workplace safety, work planning, communication, computing technology, and hand/power tool operation. Students develop advanced skills in 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD), CNC programming and machine operation, lathe operations, milling operations, hydraulics and pneumatics systems, and advanced welding techniques including manual metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. Selectable units allow customization based on workplace requirements, covering mechanical cutting, brazing, thermal cutting, fabrication techniques, precision machining, and hydraulic/pneumatic system maintenance.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organization (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and engineering trades training. The institution offers flexible delivery options including evening classes to accommodate working professionals, industry-based learning pathways, and credit transfer opportunities for students with existing trade qualifications. Their engineering department provides personalized support to discuss individual workplace requirements and customize learning outcomes.
Graduates can progress into higher-level engineering tradesperson roles, special class engineering positions in mechanical specializations, or supervisory and management positions within engineering and manufacturing industries. The qualification opens pathways to roles in fabrication workshops, automotive engineering, machinery maintenance, CNC programming, and engineering design. Many graduates transition into leadership roles overseeing teams of tradespeople or pursue further tertiary qualifications in engineering management or specialized engineering disciplines.
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