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Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)

National Code: MEM40105

Course Location and Contact Information

Mechanical Manufacturing Department
Heidelberg Campus
Phone: +61 3 9269 8671
Email: manufacturing@nmit.vic.edu.au

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to enhance the skills and knowledge of people in the engineering field specifically engaged in the manufacture and servicing of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
This course offers a wide range of competencies which will provide an insight into the design, manufacture and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in the manufacture and servicing of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as maintenance fitters.

Course Duration

Part-time: Three years (Four hours, one evening per week)
The course will run as a day class when student numbers permit.

The course has a nominal duration of 360 hours.

Course Commencement Dates

February, July or as required.

Entrance Requirements

For entry into the fluid power course, completion of an apprenticeship or contract of training in a trade is required (discipline of fitting & machining).

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Mechanical Manufacturing Department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Competencies completed may be used to assist students with further study in the Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechanical), in accordance with the requirements of the National Metal and Engineering Training Board and the Federal Metal Industry Award.

Course Outline

MEM 10-4B Enter and change programmable Controller Operational Parameters (20 hrs)
MEM 10-5B Commission programmable controller programs (40 hrs)
MEM 18-18C Maintain pneumatic system components (40 hrs)
MEM 18-19B Maintain pneumatic systems (40 hrs)
MEM 18-20B Maintain hydraulic system components (40 hrs)
MEM 18-21B Maintain hydraulic systems (40 hrs)
MEM 18-22B Maintain fluid power controls (80 hrs)
MEM 18-23B Modify fluid power system operation (80 hrs)
MEM 18-53B Modify fluid power control systems (60 hrs)

Total Hours - 360

Assessment Methods

On completion of each competency the student will be internally assessed to determine if the theory and practical outcomes have been achieved. With some competencies a theory examination may be required. The syllabus document for each competency lists the major learning outcomes and standard of assessment required.

Materials

Personal safety workwear required.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power).

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Prepared by: Suzy Sainovski, Communications Officer - Publications.
Authorised by: Wayne Theisinger, Head of Department, Mechanical Manufacturing.
Last modified: 30 March 2006
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