Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance)

National Code: MEM40105

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to enhance the skills and knowledge of people in the engineering field, specifically engaged in the maintenance of plant and equipment and also the manufacturing and fitting of replacement parts for machinery.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment in the manufacturing field 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 maintenance procedures 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).

Course Outline

MEM 10-6B Install machine/plant (40 hrs)
MEM 10-8B Undertake commissioning procedures for plant and/or equipment (40 hrs)
MEM 18-5B Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
(40 hrs)
MEM 18-6B Repair and fit engineering components (60 hrs)
MEM 18-8B Balance equipment (20 hrs)
MEM 18-9B Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components (40 hrs)
MEM 18-10C Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording (40 hrs)
MEM 18-11C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment (20 hrs)
MEM 18-12B Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals (20 hrs)
MEM 18-13B Perform gland packing (20 hrs)
MEM 18-17C Modify mechanical systems and equipment (80 hrs)
MEM 18-55B Dismantle , replace and assemble engineering components
(30 hrs)

Total Hours - 360

Assessment Methods

On completion of each competency the student will be internally assessed to determine whether 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 (Maintenance).

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