Overview About this course

Advance your technical engineering career and learn a wide range of practical and computing skills. Develop your ability to create engineering specifications and graduate ready to take the next step in your technical engineering career.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Interact with computing technology
Apply mathematical techniques
Create technical drawings and specifications
Hand sketch
Use advanced computer-aided design (CAD)

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Experience to create drawings and specifications (from engineering components to large structures)
Confidence to liaise with industry stakeholders to produce drawings to specifications
Skills to use industry-specific programs and software
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

Digital, numerical and literacy skills equivalent to a Year 12 level of education
An interest in changing to a technical engineering role
An eye for detail and good spatial awareness skills

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: engineering draftsperson, advanced engineering tradesperson and manufacturing management.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 4 core and 11 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Organise and communicate information MEM16006
Interact with computing technology MEM16008
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment MEM30012
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems MEM30009
Select welding processes MEM05085
Perform computations MEM12024
Provide advanced customer service MEM16003
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures MEM30005
Calculate stresses in simple structures MEM30006
Select common engineering materials MEM30007
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications MEM30008
Set up basic hydraulic circuits MEM30010
Set up basic pneumatic circuits MEM30011
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout MEM30013
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain MEM30016
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing MEM30019
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product MEM30023
Participate in quality assurance techniques MEM30024
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit MEM30025
Sustain process improvements MSS402004
Apply quality standards MSS402055
Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402087
Participate in product engineering MSTGN4017
Work in a socially diverse environment TLIG2007
Estimate and cost work CPCPCM4012
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001
Interpret technical drawing MEM09002
Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace MEM09201
Produce freehand sketches MEM09202
Measure and sketch site information MEM09203
Produce basic engineering detail drawings MEM09204
Produce electrical schematic drawings MEM09205
Produce drawings for mechanical services MEM09206
Produce drawings for reticulated services MEM09207
Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings MEM09208
Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings MEM09209
Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09210
Produce drawings or models for industrial piping MEM09211
Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections MEM09212
Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems MEM09213
Interpret and produce curved 3D shapes and patterns MEM09216
Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication MEM09217
Participate in drafting projects for building services MEM09218
Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products MEM09219
Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings MEM09220
Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09221
Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing MEM09223
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections MEM09224
Detail standardised structural connections MEM09225
Detail structural steel members MEM09226
Detail ancillary steelwork MEM09228
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings MEM09229
Perform engineering measurements MEM12023
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015
Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001
Report technical information MEM16014
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements MEM30031
Produce basic engineering drawings MEM30032
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models MEM30033
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051
Perform civil drafting UEPMNT419

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Info sessions Want to know more?

There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

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Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Organise and communicate information MEM16006

Interact with computing technology MEM16008

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment MEM30012

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems MEM30009

Select welding processes MEM05085

Perform computations MEM12024

Provide advanced customer service MEM16003

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures MEM30005

Calculate stresses in simple structures MEM30006

Select common engineering materials MEM30007

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications MEM30008

Set up basic hydraulic circuits MEM30010

Set up basic pneumatic circuits MEM30011

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout MEM30013

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain MEM30016

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing MEM30019

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product MEM30023

Participate in quality assurance techniques MEM30024

Analyse a simple electrical system circuit MEM30025

Sustain process improvements MSS402004

Apply quality standards MSS402055

Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402087

Participate in product engineering MSTGN4017

Work in a socially diverse environment TLIG2007

Estimate and cost work CPCPCM4012

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001

Interpret technical drawing MEM09002

Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace MEM09201

Produce freehand sketches MEM09202

Measure and sketch site information MEM09203

Produce basic engineering detail drawings MEM09204

Produce electrical schematic drawings MEM09205

Produce drawings for mechanical services MEM09206

Produce drawings for reticulated services MEM09207

Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings MEM09208

Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings MEM09209

Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09210

Produce drawings or models for industrial piping MEM09211

Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections MEM09212

Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems MEM09213

Interpret and produce curved 3D shapes and patterns MEM09216

Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication MEM09217

Participate in drafting projects for building services MEM09218

Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products MEM09219

Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings MEM09220

Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09221

Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing MEM09223

Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections MEM09224

Detail standardised structural connections MEM09225

Detail structural steel members MEM09226

Detail ancillary steelwork MEM09228

Read and interpret technical engineering drawings MEM09229

Perform engineering measurements MEM12023

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015

Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001

Report technical information MEM16014

Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements MEM30031

Produce basic engineering drawings MEM30032

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models MEM30033

Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051

Perform civil drafting UEPMNT419

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