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MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining)

MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining)

National ID MEM40119 State ID AD26

This course is tailored to individuals seeking to develop specialized skills in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming. Designed for professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and machining, it covers essential programming, setup, and operational techniques for CNC machinery.

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This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.

Overview

Campus Midland

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025

How Apprenticeship | On campus

Gain the skills to advance your career in manufacturing management

When you complete the Certificate IV in Engineering (Computer Numerical Control) you'll have specialist skills in CNC programming, machine setup, and precision machining techniques.

You will learn from industry-experienced lecturers through practical, hands-on training and gain the practical skills and knowledge to set up, program, inspect, and operate NC and CNC machines. This course could enhance your technical expertise for greater career opportunities in machining and manufacturing.

The Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining) is an apprenticeship for employees with experience in this field; please see the Apprenticeships(opens in a new tab)  section for more information.

Note: If you don't have experience in this field but would like to study this course see our Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Machining)(opens in a new tab)  option for new apprentices and night classes.

  • Create 2D and 3D models using computer aided design
  • Write 2D and 3D program code
  • Interpret technical drawing
  • Workplace health and safety

I have the following attributes:

  • Enjoy technical activities
  • Comfortable working in a physical environment
  • Able to work accurately and have good hand-eye coordination
  • Safety conscious

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 12 Months
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Midland
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing $0.00 $50.00
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling $0.00 $25.00
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements $0.00 $41.00
MEM12024 Perform computations $0.00 $46.00
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering $0.00 $30.00
MEM14006 Plan work activities $0.00 $20.00
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information $0.00 $15.00
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology $0.00 $35.00
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training $0.00 $20.00
MEM18001 Use hand tools $0.00 $46.00
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations $0.00 $50.00
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $35.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
$0.00 $70.00
Perform general machining
$0.00 $0.00
Perform lathe operations
$0.00 $80.00
Perform milling operations
$0.00 $105.00
Set computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Write basic NC and CNC programs
$0.00 $55.00
Program NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $55.00
Program multiple spindle and multiple axis NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $75.00
Perform complex lathe operations
$0.00 $55.00
Use workshop machines for basic operations
$0.00 $75.00
Write programs for industrial robots
$0.00 $55.00
Set multistage integrated processes
$0.00 $55.00
Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $100.00
Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $35.00
Create 2-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system
$0.00 $35.00
Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
$0.00 $60.00
Commission programmable controller programs
$0.00 $60.00
Perform precision mechanical measurement
$0.00 $41.00
Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Set and operate coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Use tools for precision work
$0.00 $115.00
Perform precision fitting of engineering components
$0.00 $60.00
Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
$0.00 $50.00
Maintain hydraulic system components
$0.00 $50.00
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
$0.00 $50.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 12 Months
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Midland
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing $0.00 $50.00
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling $0.00 $25.00
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements $0.00 $41.00
MEM12024 Perform computations $0.00 $46.00
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering $0.00 $30.00
MEM14006 Plan work activities $0.00 $20.00
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information $0.00 $15.00
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology $0.00 $35.00
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training $0.00 $20.00
MEM18001 Use hand tools $0.00 $46.00
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations $0.00 $50.00
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $35.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
$0.00 $70.00
Perform general machining
$0.00 $0.00
Perform lathe operations
$0.00 $80.00
Perform milling operations
$0.00 $105.00
Set computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Write basic NC and CNC programs
$0.00 $55.00
Program NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $55.00
Program multiple spindle and multiple axis NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $75.00
Perform complex lathe operations
$0.00 $55.00
Use workshop machines for basic operations
$0.00 $75.00
Write programs for industrial robots
$0.00 $55.00
Set multistage integrated processes
$0.00 $55.00
Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $100.00
Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $35.00
Create 2-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system
$0.00 $35.00
Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
$0.00 $60.00
Commission programmable controller programs
$0.00 $60.00
Perform precision mechanical measurement
$0.00 $41.00
Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Set and operate coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Use tools for precision work
$0.00 $115.00
Perform precision fitting of engineering components
$0.00 $60.00
Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
$0.00 $50.00
Maintain hydraulic system components
$0.00 $50.00
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
$0.00 $50.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 18 Months
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Midland
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing $0.00 $50.00
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling $0.00 $25.00
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements $0.00 $41.00
MEM12024 Perform computations $0.00 $46.00
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering $0.00 $30.00
MEM14006 Plan work activities $0.00 $20.00
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information $0.00 $15.00
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology $0.00 $35.00
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training $0.00 $20.00
MEM18001 Use hand tools $0.00 $46.00
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations $0.00 $50.00
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $35.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
$0.00 $70.00
Perform general machining
$0.00 $0.00
Perform lathe operations
$0.00 $80.00
Perform milling operations
$0.00 $105.00
Set computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
$0.00 $55.00
Write basic NC and CNC programs
$0.00 $55.00
Program NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $55.00
Program multiple spindle and multiple axis NC and CNC machining centre
$0.00 $75.00
Perform complex lathe operations
$0.00 $55.00
Use workshop machines for basic operations
$0.00 $75.00
Write programs for industrial robots
$0.00 $55.00
Set multistage integrated processes
$0.00 $55.00
Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $100.00
Create 3-D models using computer-aided design system
$0.00 $35.00
Create 2-D code files using computer-aided manufacturing system
$0.00 $35.00
Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
$0.00 $60.00
Commission programmable controller programs
$0.00 $60.00
Perform precision mechanical measurement
$0.00 $41.00
Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Set and operate coordinate measuring machines
$0.00 $25.00
Use tools for precision work
$0.00 $115.00
Perform precision fitting of engineering components
$0.00 $60.00
Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
$0.00 $50.00
Maintain hydraulic system components
$0.00 $50.00
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
$0.00 $50.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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