Pathway Outline

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Metallurgy

Metallurgy

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA71
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Manufacturing Technology
National Code
MSA50108
State Code
W526
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
05/04/2013
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
18/12/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2013
Nominal Hours
778
Description
WA71 is a Metallurgy pathway training program that leads to the completion of the MSA50108 Dipolma of Manufacturing.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the industry sector.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
To be awarded a Diploma of Manufacturing Technology competency must be achieved in
twenty one (21) units of competency:
- five (5) core units of competency
- sixteen (16) elective units
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
W8991 MSACMT251A Apply quality standards 30 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
2. Elective units
Complete sixteen (16) elective units as specified for metallurgy stream.
A minimum of 10 units must be chosen from the metallurgy specialist stream in MSA50108. The balance (up to 6 units) can be chosen from the General Electives group. Units listed in MSA 60108 as metallurgy specialist stream electives can also be taken as general electives.
Note: - at least four(4) of the ten (10) metallurgy elective units must be coded MSATCM5---and the unit MSATCM406A Apply basic chemistry principles to metallurgy must also be selected if it has not already been completed as part of a lower qualification
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9055 MSATCM406A Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy 60 Unit of competency
W9066 MSATCM511A Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes 60 Unit of competency
W9056 MSATCM501A Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations 40 Unit of competency
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
W9049 MSATCM305A Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations 30 Unit of competency
W9072 MSATCM517A Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys 60 Unit of competency
W9057 MSATCM502A Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants 40 Unit of competency
W9048 MSATCM304A Interpret basic binary phase diagrams 20 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W9050 MSATCM401A Prepare and examine metallographic samples 40 Unit of competency
W9064 MSATCM509A Recommend ferrous and non ferrous metals or alloys for an application 50 Unit of competency
W5687 MEM23071A Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques 40 Unit of competency
W5685 MEM23061A Select and test mechanical engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
W9060 MSATCM505A Select metal joining process 50 Unit of competency
W9071 MSATCM516A Select non metallic materials for engineering applications 60 Unit of competency
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Note
This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package qualification code MSA50108 Dipoma of Manufacturing Technology.
This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Details were entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning, WA Department of Education of Training, 10/8/2009.

The variation in the program outline has been provided by Central TAFE, and updated by VET Teaching & Learning on 21/10/2009.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
(TR10010) MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN - METALLURGY Traineeship