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MEM40422

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Progress your career in engineering drafting with this advanced qualification. Develop your skills in computer aided drafting (CAD) and 3D modelling to become a technical officer or draftsperson.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online
NEXT INTAKE Starts anytime View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee
$9,930

Course overview

Develop your skills in technical drawing and design with this advanced qualification. Become a draftsperson or technical officer and open the possibilities of further study and career advancement. Your technical and design skills will be in demand in a range of industries, such as building and construction, civil construction and engineering, where more specialised skills are needed.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, job prospects for civil engineering draftspersons and technicians are strong. The sector is expected to experience moderate future growth with around 3,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years. 

This course will assist you to develop skills in the creation of drawings and specifications for almost any purpose from engineering components to large structures. You will learn hand sketching and develop extensive skills in computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modelling. Choose from a variety of streams including engineering drawing, math and specialised CAD operations.

Successful completion of this course will give you the opportunity to become a practicing designer, draftsperson or technician. It will add to your skill set as a tradesperson or drawing office assistant to advance your engineering design career and put you on the path to further study.

What can I do?

  • Technical Officer
  • CAD Draftsperson
  • Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

Course outcome:

MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Flexible options

We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you. If you prefer to learn in a face-to-face setting, our evening option works perfectly around your other commitments.

Further study

Advance your career even further. The Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting is the perfect stepping stone to the Diploma of Engineering - Technical and to becoming a senior technical officer. You'll receive credit from your Certificate IV to complete your qualification sooner. You can even follow your pathway to university.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • MEM16006
    Organise and communicate information
    UNIT CODE :
    MEM16006
    Unit description :
    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.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    MEM13015
  • UNIT NAME
  • Organise and communicate information

  • UNIT CODE
  • MEM16008
    Interact with computing technology
    UNIT CODE :
    MEM16008
    Unit description :
    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.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    MEM13015 , MEM16006
  • UNIT NAME
  • Interact with computing technology

  • UNIT CODE
  • MEM30012
    Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
    UNIT CODE :
    MEM30012
    Unit description :
    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.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

  • UNIT CODE
  • MSMENV272
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
    UNIT CODE :
    MSMENV272
    Unit description :
    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.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Ways to study
  • Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more

  • All of your study will be done online and you can work through your studies at your own pace. You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Acacia Ridge)
Anytime
2 years
Part time up to 1 night per week
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $9,930
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Acacia Ridge)

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 1 night per week
Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $9,930
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Online self-directed
Anytime
up to 2 years
Part time 15 hours per week
  • Full fee: $9,930
demo

Online self-directed

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 15 hours per week

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $9,930
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Online with on campus practical training (Bracken Ridge)
Anytime
up to 6 months per unit
Part time up to 2 nights per week
Monday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $9,930
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Bracken Ridge)

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 6 months per unit

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 2 nights per week
Monday, Wednesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $9,930
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm)
Anytime
up to 6 months per unit
Part time up to 1 night per week
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $9,930
demo

Online with on campus practical training (Eagle Farm)

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 6 months per unit

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 1 night per week
Tuesday

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $9,930
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Self-paced

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (MEM40422)

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Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

COURSE CODE: MEM40422
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

A sound achievement in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent is recommended and highly desirable.

Resources required

You must have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations. 

You must also have access to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software  - Auto CAD and Inventor software - Free download option is available

Personal stationery

  • USB memory device
  • calculator

 

Important information

When studying Online it is strongly recommended students enrol into one unit at a time, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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