Pathway Outline

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Surface Finishing

Surface Finishing

Pathway
National Code
State Code
WA86
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
National Code
MEM30305
State Code
W238
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
16/03/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Surface Finishing Trade through the packaging of fabrication trade units under the generic qualification of MEM30305
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
All core units must be completed
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5532 MEM15002A Apply quality systems 16 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 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
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5513 MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 32 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Group A Fabrication Trade Stream units
Select units to the value of at least 40 points from Group A and to the total value of elective units of at least 73 points
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5410 MEM09011B Apply basic engineering design concepts 54 Unit of competency
W5395 MEM08015B Apply protective coatings (advanced) 36 Unit of competency
W5394 MEM08014B Apply protective coatings (basic) 36 Unit of competency
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
W5406 MEM08007B Control surface finish production and finished product quality 36 Unit of competency
W5400 MEM08020B Electroplate decorative finishes 54 Unit of competency
W5397 MEM08018B Electroplate engineering coatings 54 Unit of competency
W5398 MEM08019B Electroplate protective finishes 54 Unit of competency
W5486 MEM11009B Handle/move bulk fluids/gases 36 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5408 MEM08009C Make up solutions 18 Unit of competency
W5390 MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials 54 Unit of competency
W5407 MEM08008B Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process 27 Unit of competency
W5369 MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process 36 Unit of competency
W5402 MEM08003C Perform electroplating operations 54 Unit of competency
W5265 MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 36 Unit of competency
W5364 MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
W5266 MEM03002B Perform precision assembly 36 Unit of competency
W5399 MEM08001B Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work 36 Unit of competency
W5404 MEM08005B Prepare and produce specialised coatings 36 Unit of competency
W5392 MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) 36 Unit of competency
W5401 MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating 36 Unit of competency
W7635 PMBPROD323C Produce powder coated products 52 Unit of competency
W5270 MEM03006B Set assembly stations 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5505 MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 18 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AD63 Surface Finishing Pathway
Note
1. This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification MEM30305 and should be consulted for full descriptrion of requirements.
2. This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR.
3. This program outline was entered on to STARS by CD&R on behalf of the ApprentiCentre on 24/8/2010.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP02350) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON FABRICATION (SURFACE FINISHING) Apprenticeship

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