Certificate IV in Engineering
Get qualified as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson; or a Special Class Level II Engineering Tradesperson in Mechanical, Fabrication or Electrical / Electronic specialisations.
This mechanical engineering qualification was specifically developed for existing tradespersons in the engineering field, or for engineering trade apprentices wishing to study at a higher level.
The course covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as:
- a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) — Level II;
- Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) — Level II; or
- Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) — Level II.
The skills and knowledge gained through your training can apply to roles within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or at equivalent levels in other industries where engineering tradespersons work.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry areas
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Engineering
Course ID
- National ID: MEM40119
- WA State ID: BEJ8
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
If you’re a qualified tradesperson or nearing the end of your apprenticeship and ready to advance in the engineering industry, this course is for you.
Gain essential skills and knowledge for working with measuring instruments across industries, covering vital functions like pressure, temperature, and flow measurement. Students will develop expertise in intrinsic safety, analytical techniques, and hands-on tasks to maintain, control, and repair complex instruments.
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification is not entry-level and not an apprenticeship. It is for experienced tradespeople seeking to develop advanced fault-finding, maintenance planning, and systems-based problem-solving skills.
Training focuses on:
- Advanced mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
- Preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
- Improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
- Interpreting complex drawings and technical documentation
- Applying structured maintenance methods in real work environments
Delivered by AIME, the program is practical, industry-aligned, and built around the realities of modern maintenance operations across workshops, councils, utilities, and industrial sites. Graduates gain stronger diagnostic capability, improved technical judgement, and skills that support progression into senior maintenance, leading hand, or specialist roles. Build deeper maintenance expertise. Increase your value on site. Stay in demand.
Delivery location
Industry Training & Workplace Services, offers the Priority industry qualification. The Priority Industry qualifications change each year as the Western Australian economy changes. Qualifications that no longer align with the highest priority jobs in the State are called transitional qualifications. These transitional qualifications will remain on the Priority industry qualifications list for at least one additional year.
These programs are delivered in a blended mode of study, with a significant face-to-face component, to ensure practical skills are developed and translated effectively into a work or job context. ITWS offers a number of priority industry qualifications to students who are currently employed and are seeking training independently of an employer. ITWS can create individual training plans that cater to your businesses job requirements and needs.
Don’t hesitate to call us on 90227100 if you have any enquiries about this qualification.
Delivery locations
The learner group for this qualification consists of individuals who are either already tradespersons or apprentices in the engineering field. They have practical experience and knowledge in engineering, manufacturing, and related industries.
The qualification is designed to cater to learners who are seeking to advance their careers and expand their trade-level competencies. The learners in this group may already be working in roles such as mechanical maintenance Tradespersons. They have a strong foundation in their respective trades and are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge to take on more advanced engineering responsibilities.
Some learners within this group may already hold a relevant MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package Certificate III qualification. These learners have acquired competencies through their previous qualifications and can use credit recognition to streamline their progress towards completing this higher-level qualification.
Overall, the learner group for this qualification consists of motivated and experienced individuals who are committed to advancing their careers as higher engineering tradespersons. They are eager to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and take on more specialised roles within the engineering sectors.
Delivery location
This mechanical engineering qualification was specifically developed for existing tradespersons in the engineering field, or for engineering trade apprentices wishing to study at a higher level.
The course covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as:
- a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) — Level II;
- Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) — Level II; or
- Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) — Level II.
The skills and knowledge gained through your training can apply to roles within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or at equivalent levels in other industries where engineering tradespersons work.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry areas
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Engineering and Mining
Study area
- Engineering
Course ID
- National ID: MEM40119
- WA State ID: BEJ8
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
If you’re a qualified tradesperson or nearing the end of your apprenticeship and ready to advance in the engineering industry, this course is for you.
Gain essential skills and knowledge for working with measuring instruments across industries, covering vital functions like pressure, temperature, and flow measurement. Students will develop expertise in intrinsic safety, analytical techniques, and hands-on tasks to maintain, control, and repair complex instruments.
If you’re a qualified tradesperson or nearing the end of your apprenticeship and ready to advance in the engineering industry, this course is for you.
Gain essential skills and knowledge for working with measuring instruments across industries, covering vital functions like pressure, temperature, and flow measurement. Students will develop expertise in intrinsic safety, analytical techniques, and hands-on tasks to maintain, control, and repair complex instruments.
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification is not entry-level and not an apprenticeship. It is for experienced tradespeople seeking to develop advanced fault-finding, maintenance planning, and systems-based problem-solving skills.
Training focuses on:
- Advanced mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
- Preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
- Improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
- Interpreting complex drawings and technical documentation
- Applying structured maintenance methods in real work environments
Delivered by AIME, the program is practical, industry-aligned, and built around the realities of modern maintenance operations across workshops, councils, utilities, and industrial sites. Graduates gain stronger diagnostic capability, improved technical judgement, and skills that support progression into senior maintenance, leading hand, or specialist roles. Build deeper maintenance expertise. Increase your value on site. Stay in demand.
Delivery location
Industry Training & Workplace Services, offers the Priority industry qualification. The Priority Industry qualifications change each year as the Western Australian economy changes. Qualifications that no longer align with the highest priority jobs in the State are called transitional qualifications. These transitional qualifications will remain on the Priority industry qualifications list for at least one additional year.
These programs are delivered in a blended mode of study, with a significant face-to-face component, to ensure practical skills are developed and translated effectively into a work or job context. ITWS offers a number of priority industry qualifications to students who are currently employed and are seeking training independently of an employer. ITWS can create individual training plans that cater to your businesses job requirements and needs.
Don’t hesitate to call us on 90227100 if you have any enquiries about this qualification.
Delivery locations
The learner group for this qualification consists of individuals who are either already tradespersons or apprentices in the engineering field. They have practical experience and knowledge in engineering, manufacturing, and related industries.
The qualification is designed to cater to learners who are seeking to advance their careers and expand their trade-level competencies. The learners in this group may already be working in roles such as mechanical maintenance Tradespersons. They have a strong foundation in their respective trades and are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge to take on more advanced engineering responsibilities.
Some learners within this group may already hold a relevant MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package Certificate III qualification. These learners have acquired competencies through their previous qualifications and can use credit recognition to streamline their progress towards completing this higher-level qualification.
Overall, the learner group for this qualification consists of motivated and experienced individuals who are committed to advancing their careers as higher engineering tradespersons. They are eager to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and take on more specialised roles within the engineering sectors.
Delivery location
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