MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in fluid power systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics. It is ideal for tradespeople in engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing roles looking to deepen their technical knowledge and practical skills.

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Are you looking for a hydraulically or pneumatically powerful career?
Hydraulics is a vast and diverse industry and the Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power) will give you the ability to work safely and confidently with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. When you complete this qualification you'll have gained specialist skills in fluid power technology.
You'll learn system design, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and be guided by experienced trainers and industry experts. The course covers the application of fluid power principles in various industries, enhancing problem-solving abilities and technical expertise essential for roles in maintenance, design, and system optimisation.
This is a post trade qualification.
- Analyse, inspect, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Maintain fluid power controls
- Monitor equipment condition
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Qualified tradesperson
- Comfortable working in a physical environment
- Enjoy technical and engineering activities
- Good problem solving skills
- Good hand-eye coordination
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $2,240.00 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $2,240.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
National ID | Unit title |
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MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12024 | Perform computations |
MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
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MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM06007 | Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing |
MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
MEM10004 | Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters |
MEM10005 | Commission programmable controller programs |
MEM12002 | Perform electrical/electronic measurement |
MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
MEM12025 | Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations |
MEM15004 | Perform inspection |
MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
MEM18005 | Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings |
MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies |
MEM18009 | Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
MEM18010 | Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording |
MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/equipment |
MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
MEM18013 | Perform gland packing |
MEM18016 | Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results |
MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components |
MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems |
MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems |
MEM18022 | Maintain fluid power controls |
MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
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