Students enrolling into MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering must meet the following entry requirements:

• A candidate must be a minimum age of 18 years at the time of course commencement.
• Submit a copy of minimum Year 12 or equivalent qualification or AQF Certificate III / IV or higher.
• English Language requirements
  • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency OR
  • Successfully complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital knowledge test (LLND) designed by Federation Academy for applicants who have not completed a formal English test like IELTS / TOEFL / PTE or do not need one for their student visa application. There are 4 sections for Language, Literacy, Numeracy & basic Digital testing assessments, which are mapped to ACSF Standards for Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Australia
• Ability to independently use & operate a computer/laptop and knowledge of basic use of office applications. Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to take basic computer training before enrolment (as Institute doesn’t offer basic IT training courses).
• Students must have access to a laptop & internet services outside class hours.
  • Although Institute will provide access to computers/laptops on loan with required resources during classroom hours to work on assignments and tasks for self-study. However, all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 11 operating system. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address).
  • All learners are expected to have access to Office365 applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.
• Attend an interview (face to face via an authorised agent / Phone / TEAMS)
  • All prospective students (the candidates) are interviewed and will have the course explained to them by a Student Services Officer and/or authorised agents. The purpose of this interview is to ensure the candidate understands the commitment of signing up to the course, entry requirements, course outcomes, and what is expected of the student during their studies with Federation Academy.
  • All learners will be required to review all pre-enrolment information available via Federation Academy’s website, application form, student handbook, marketing flyer & via authorised international agents. All pre-enrolment information clearly articulates the entry requirements, course expectations, subjects covered, training & assessment strategies, course outcomes, academic pathways, any vocational work placement requirements (if any). All the course information provided aims to identify the suitability of the course, any support needs, and the process of any possible “Recognition of Prior Learning opportunities.

Upon successfully completing the Certificate IV in Engineering (Marine Craft Construction) – MEM40119, graduates can embark on diverse career pathways within the engineering and marine craft construction sectors. Here are potential vocational outcomes and job roles:

1. Boat Builder: Utilize acquired skills in crafting and assembling various types of boats, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.
2. Shipwright: Specialize in the construction, repair, and maintenance of ships, ensuring their structural integrity and seaworthiness.
3. Mechanical Engineering Supervisor: Take on supervisory roles overseeing mechanical engineering projects, ensuring efficiency and adherence to industry standards.
4. Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson: Create detailed technical drawings and plans for mechanical engineering projects, contributing to the design and manufacturing process.
5. CAD/CAM Programmer: Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to program and control machinery for manufacturing processes.
6. Advanced Mechanical Maintenance Technician: Apply advanced maintenance techniques to ensure the optimal functioning of mechanical systems and equipment.
7. Mechanical Engineering Technician: Provide technical support in the development, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems and machinery.
8. Pressure Welder: Specialize in welding techniques required for marine vessel construction, focusing on joining metals under high-pressure conditions.
9. Advanced Fabrication Technician: Work on advanced fabrication processes, combining various materials and techniques to create intricate structures.

Upon successfully competition of the qualification, graduates can follow the below academic pathways:

• Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
• Diploma of Engineering – Technical
• Diploma of Applied Technologies
• Advanced Diploma of Engineering
• Higher Education Level Qualifications in Engineering

The vocational work placement component of the course is not a requirement under the training packaging rules for the MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering. However, during the course planning and designing phase, the marine craft industry representatives emphasised the critical need for students to complete a dedicated amount of time in a real workplace outside of their learning environment. Industry consultation has confirmed that VWP is a must / mandatory requirement, and all students will need to complete this to successfully achieve the qualification.

The work placement component will complement the practicum assessments completed and must be undertaken within a commercial ship building and repair workshop. This real industry workplace would service customers to industry-realistic expectations. The student may already be in suitable employment or alternatively a suitable work placement will be provided by Federation Academy.

VWP is designed as an unpaid work placement and a part of the academic requirement to successfully achieve the qualification. VWP host employers are free to offer “paid” work placement as per their workplace policies. All students are covered under Federation Academy’s business insurance, while undertaking VWP.

VWP is scheduled as an individual study term (16 weeks) at the end of the course, however students can commence VWP after a minimum of 6 months study. This will be subject to VWP being undertaken outside the scheduled course time table and approval from Federation Academy’s trainer to confirm the student’s vocational competency to commence the VWP.

Work placements are designed to ensure that all required workplace knowledge & skills acquired across all meet the needs of a variety of ship / boat building and repairs.

A logbook will be issued to each student and will be required to complete the required service periods. A shift consists of a minimum of four (4) hours per day (either AM or PM shift). The VWP must be completed and recorded in the VWP logbook issued to students and signed by the immediate supervisor of the business operation.

Prior to placing students into a VWP Federation Academy will assess the suitability of the business operation for VWP. This is to ensure that the workplace has the equipment, as specified in the training package, to meet that of a commercial ship / boat building workshop. In the event the workplace does not have all the required equipment for the VWP purposes Federation Academy will make alternative arrangements with the student.

Once a workplace is deemed appropriate a formal agreement will be entered into with the establishment. This involves the business operation accepting Federation Academy student/s for work placement. The formal agreement will specify the number of shifts the student is required to complete, the type of work that the student can undertake along with the guidelines relevant to employer, student, and Federation Academy. Formal guidelines are developed to ensure all unit and course requirements are addressed.

When undertaking VWP students will have in possession a student guide for VWP that includes information on how to complete the VWP logbook & copy of the work placement agreement / guidelines. Students undertaking work placement will follow timing and uniform requirements according to the workplace’s standards.

The trainer will visit each student on placement a minimum of once every 4 weeks to ensure positive progression. The trainer will discuss the progress of the student with their direct workplace supervisor. In addition to this the trainer will check to ensure logbooks are completed to the required standard and that the student is being assisted and supported as per workplace agreement.

The trainer will have:

• The Workplace Facility Provider Formal Agreement (Signed)

• The Placement Agreement (Signed)