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.
MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
Full fee | $8,370 |
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.
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.
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.
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MEM16006AOrganise and communicate informationUnit code: MEM16006A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks. |
Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16008AInteract with computing technologyUnit code: MEM16008A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology. |
Interact with computing technology | |
MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentUnit code: MEM30012A Unit description: This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | |
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSAENV272B Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MEM09002BInterpret technical drawingUnit code: MEM09002B Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. |
Interpret technical drawing | |
MEM09201AWork effectively in an engineering drafting workplaceUnit code: MEM09201A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide drafting services according to the systems and standards expected in industry. It includes understanding work contexts, stakeholder needs, employment conditions and expectations, and the way drafting is used across different engineering disciplines. |
Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace | |
MEM09202AProduce freehand sketchesUnit code: MEM09202A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to complete freehand sketches to illustrate or communicate information to be used in engineering drafting applications. It covers standard drawing conventions and techniques to represent the subject in appropriate proportion and view. |
Produce freehand sketches | |
MEM09204AProduce basic engineering detail drawingsUnit code: MEM09204A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing requirements, preparing engineering drawings and an engineering parts list, and issuing the drawings. Drawings include 2-D drawings to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101:1992 Technical drawing: General principles. |
Produce basic engineering detail drawings | |
MEM09210ACreate 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) systemUnit code: MEM09210A Unit description: This unit covers preparing the 3-D computer-aided drafting (CAD) environment, creating and modifying 3-D solid models, and producing output from the 3-D model. |
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system | |
MEM09220AApply surface modelling techniques to 3-D drawingsUnit code: MEM09220A Unit description: This unit is suitable for those working within a drafting work environment and may be applied across a range of engineering disciplines. This unit applies to the application of surface modelling techniques using CAD modelling software for computer processing and presentation purposes. |
Apply surface modelling techniques to 3-D drawings | |
MEM09221ACreate 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) systemUnit code: MEM09221A Unit description: This unit of competency covers preparing the 3-D computer-aided design/drafting (CAD) environment, creating and modifying 3-D model assemblies and producing output to inform manufacture or assembly. |
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system | |
MEM12023APerform engineering measurementsUnit code: MEM12023A Unit description: This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straight forward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations. |
Perform engineering measurements | |
MEM12024APerform computationsUnit code: MEM12024A Unit description: This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs. |
Perform computations | |
MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elementsUnit code: MEM30031A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings. |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | |
MEM30032AProduce basic engineering drawingsUnit code: MEM30032A Unit description: This unit of competency covers producing drawings or similar graphical representations where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined. |
Produce basic engineering drawings | |
MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D modelsUnit code: MEM30033A Unit description: This unit of competency covers using a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and plot basic 3-D view drawings. |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | |
MSS402051AApply quality standardsUnit code: MSS402051A Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit is designed to complement competitive systems and practices units. |
Apply quality standards |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Bracken Ridge | 08 February 2021 | up to 6 months per unit | up to 2 nights per week | Classroom Online | Full fee: $8,370 |
Acacia Ridge | 09 February 2021 | 2 years | Part time 1 night per week Tuesday |
Classroom Online | Full fee: $8,370 |
Eagle Farm | 09 February 2021 | up to 6 months per unit | up to 2 nights per week Tuesday, Thursday |
Classroom Online | Full fee: $8,370 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
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Anytime | up to 2 years | Part time off-campus 15 hours per week | Full fee: $8,370 |
You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.
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