Certificate IV in Engineering (CNC Programming)

• Perform engineering measurements and computations

• Apply procedures and systems

• Work collaboratively in a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Create 2D and 3D modelling and file coding

• Set and edit computer-controlled machines and processes

• Program computer numerical control (CNC) lathes and machine centres

• A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

• Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

• Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

• Employment as a tradesperson with access to structured on and off-the-job training or an apprenticeship under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement. It is assumed that you will have one of these in order to do this course.

• A trade qualification in engineering or mechanical engineering or equivalent industry experience

• An intermediate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role

• The ability to provide your own personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Good organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task and respond well to rapid change

• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

• Access to a computer and reliable internet

• The ability to work early mornings, late evenings or weekend hours if required

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

• TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

• This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success

• and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.