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Mechatronics

Mechatronics

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT51
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
National Code
MEM50205
State Code
W248
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
01/12/2005
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
17/10/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2005
Nominal Hours
756
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Diploma of Engineering-Technical qualification MEM50205.

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the Mechatronics (Mechanical/Electrical Control) industry sector.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A General Elective Units
Select up to eight (8) units from this group.
Where a unit has pre requisites then those units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in this group.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5441 MEM30025A Analyse a simple electrical system circuit 20 Unit of competency
W5447 MEM30008A Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications 20 Unit of competency
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
W5444 MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures 30 Unit of competency
W5448 MEM30009A Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems 40 Unit of competency
W5427 MEM30002A Produce basic engineering graphics 36 Unit of competency
W5442 MEM30003A Produce detailed engineering drawings 20 Unit of competency
W5271 MEM30026A Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits 20 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
W5443 MEM30004A Use CAD to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
W5426 MEM30001A Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Specialist Elective Units
Select at least seven (7) units from this group to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (15).
Three (3) appropriate Group B electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Diploma. When a unit has pre requisites then those pre requisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in this group.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5693 MEM23092A Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5684 MEM23051A Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5413 MEM09151A Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs 40 Unit of competency
W2572 MCMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
W5692 MEM23091A Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5519 MEM14082A Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
W5689 MEM23081A Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5677 MEM22007A Manage environmental effects of engineering activities 40 Unit of competency
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 Unit of competency
W5682 MEM23003A Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5671 MEM22001A Perform engineering activities 40 Unit of competency
W5411 MEM09141A Represent mechanical engineering designs 60 Unit of competency
W5412 MEM09142A Represent mechatronic engineering designs 60 Unit of competency
W5688 MEM23072A Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques 40 Unit of competency
W5685 MEM23061A Select and test mechanical engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W5686 MEM23062A Select and test mechatronic engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W2581 MCMT280A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8973 50946 Diploma of Engineering Accredited course
MS57 Industrial Automation and Robotics Pathway
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering - Technical taken from the Metals and Engineering MEM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MEM05 is endorsed until 31/01/2009.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 20/09/2006.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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