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 Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) 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 respond well to 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

Note:

• 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.