This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade. This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing. This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.
Employment outcomes can be found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication roles in other industries. Destination careers will be related to metal fabrication, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | 30 | $65.00 |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations | 30 | $39.00 |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 20 | $26.00 |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 | $39.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05010 | Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques | 80 | $104.00 |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05037 | Perform geometric development | 60 | $78.00 |
| MEM05049 | Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05052 | Apply safe welding practices | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM05072 | Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process | 60 | $78.00 |
| MEM05073 | Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process | 60 | $78.00 |
| MEM05074 | Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process | 60 | $78.00 |
| MEM05085 | Select welding processes | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM05089 | Assemble fabricated components | 80 | $104.00 |
| MEM05090 | Weld using manual metal arc welding process | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM05091 | Weld using gas metal arc welding process | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM05092 | Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process | 40 | $52.00 |
| MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations | 20 | $26.00 |
| MEM12007 | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | 40 | $52.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $9,648 |
| Concession | $2,243 |
| Apprenticeship | $8,442 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $2,243 |
| Self-Funded | $11,714 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
