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Certificate I in Metals and Engineering (Entry Level)
Certificate I in Metals and Engineering (Entry Level)
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3261
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State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the knowledge and skills required for a student to gain employment
in an industry where Metal and Engineering skills are used.
To provide knowledge and skills that articulate with recognised apprenticeship
and production process courses in the Metal and Engineering area.
To provide a range of transferable skills that will allow a student to access
employment or further vocational education and training opportunities in areas
other than Metals and Engineering.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87519 | M & E Project Based Skills Development (Advanced) | 144 | Module | |
| 87518 | Modular Skills Practice 4 | 144 | Module | |
| 87520 | Work Experience (Metals and Engineering) | 36 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
1 Select modules totalling 144 hours, not previously completed in the Certificate of Pre-Vocational Studies (3260) from one of the following study pathways. Individual modules may be taken from any pathway if they reflect local industry requirements. REFRIGERATION/AIRCONDITIONING PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86695 | NE001 | Dc Principles | 36 | Module |
| 86722 | NR003 | Refrigerants | 36 | Module |
| 86714 | NR001 | Refrigeration Fundamentals | 36 | Module |
| 86715 | NR002 | Refrigeration Procedures | 36 | Module |
| 86866 | NR004 | Refrigeration System Components | 18 | Module |
| 86698 | NE020 | Test Equipment | 18 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
MECHANICAL PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86692 | NM016 | Drills and Drilling Machines | 36 | Module |
| 86702 | NM015 | Fitting Techniques 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86694 | NM030 | Fluid Power | 36 | Module |
| 86710 | NM007 | Principles of Machining | 18 | Module |
| 86693 | NM019 | Tool Sharpening - Offhand | 18 | Module |
| 86709 | NM025 | Turning 1 | 36 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
MARINE FABRICATION PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44214 | NF162 | Gmaw 1 (Alum)(waw01) | 18 | Module |
| 44215 | NF163 | Gmaw 2 (Alum)(waw02) | 18 | Module |
| 44216 | NF164 | Gmaw 3 ( Alum)(waw03) | 36 | Module |
| 44219 | NF167 | Gtaw 2 (Alum/Ss)(waw06) | 18 | Module |
| 44200 | NF171 | Marine Fabrication 1 (Waf01) | 36 | Module |
| 44201 | NF172 | Marine Fabrication 2 (Cylindrical)(waf02) | 36 | Module |
| 44222 | NF170 | Welding Technology (Alum/Ss)(waw09) | 36 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
STEEL WELDING PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86711 | NF004 | 0aw1 Oxy-acetylene Welding 1 | 18 | Module |
| 86724 | NF002 | Gmaw 1 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86756 | NF003 | Gtaw 1 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86691 | NF015 | Materials Science | 18 | Module |
| 86690 | NF001 | Mmaw 1 Manual Metal Arc Welding 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86760 | NF013 | Thermal Cutting and Associated Processes | 18 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
STEEL FABRICATION PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86761 | NF022 | Fabrication - Cylindrical 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86769 | NF033 | Fabrication - Structural 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86712 | NF019 | Fabrication Techniques 2 | 36 | Module |
| 86741 | NF020 | Geometric Development | 36 | Module |
7. ELECTIVES
LIGHT FABRICATION PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86789 | NF057 | Fabrication - Cubicle 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86783 | NF051 | Fabrication - Ducting 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86774 | NF043 | Fabrication - Light 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86780 | NF048 | Fabrication - Manufacturing General 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86778 | NF047 | Fabrication - Parallel Line Development | 36 | Module |
| 86777 | NF046 | Fabrication - Radial Line Development | 36 | Module |
| 86786 | NF054 | Fabrication - Stainless Steel 1 | 36 | Module |
| 86776 | NF045 | Fabrication - Triangulation Development | 36 | Module |
8. ELECTIVES
VEHICLE BODY BUILDING PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87025 | NV001 | Body Construction Principles | 36 | Module |
| 86713 | NV011 | Classification and Terminology | 18 | Module |
| 87036 | NV14 | Commercial Vehicle Electrical Systems | 18 | Module |
| 87029 | NV005 | Materials and Hardware | 18 | Module |
| 87026 | NV02 | Plastics | 36 | Module |
| 87032 | NV007 | Vehicle and Trailer Components | 18 | Module |
| 87031 | NV006 | Vehicle Body Trade Calculations | 18 | Module |
9. ELECTIVES
PLANT PATHWAY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86798 | NM073 | Engine Fuel Systems | 36 | Module |
| 86795 | NM067 | Engine Overhaul | 36 | Module |
| 86816 | NM040 | Engines 2 - Medium Diesel | 36 | Module |
| 86742 | NM065 | Plant Electrical 1 | 36 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M003 | MEM20298 | Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
specific work experience (Real Work Program) as a part of this award.
87520 Work Experience (Metals and Engineering) requires at least 144 hours of
work experience (which includes the 36 hours of coordination) in a specific
industry, incorporating the knowledge and skills developed in the course. This
work experience will require an on-the-job log book, to be completed as
evidence of the learner’s achievement and should be assessed in the workplace.
87520 Work Experience (Metals and Engineering) does not require delivery
resourcing except for 36 hours of co-ordination and placement administration.
2 CREDIT TRANSFER
Upon successful completion of the technical training section of this course,
the learner will be credited with the relevant modules in the Engineering
Tradesperson (Fabrication, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic) and/or the
Certificate of Production Engineering.
3 CERTIFICATE OF PRE-VOCATIONAL STUDIES METALS AND ENGINEERING (STAGE 2)
To be eligible for the award of Certificate of Pre-Vocational Studies Metals
and Engineering (Stage 2) the learner must reach a pass standard or competence
in all modules of the course including the completion of the work experience
component.
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