Pathway Outline

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Mechanical

Mechanical

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WB84
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
National Code
MEM50212
State Code
J367
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
05/06/2014
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
17/04/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
05/06/2014
Nominal Hours
756
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Diploma of Engineering-Technical qualification MEM50212.

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
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
Up to eight (8) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5430 MEM30014A Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste 40 Unit of competency
W5431 MEM30015A Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements 40 Unit of competency
WE071 MEM09216A Interpret and produce curved 3-D shapes and patterns 36 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5540 MEM16012A Interpret technical specifications and manuals 36 Unit of competency
W5707 MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing 18 Unit of competency
W5450 MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
WE057 MEM09202A Produce freehand sketches 40 Unit of competency
W5438 MEM30022A Undertake supervised procurement activities 20 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
3. Group B Specialist Elective Units
At least seven (7) units to be completed, to bring the total number of units to fifteen (15).
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD546 MSS405002A Analyse and map a value stream 60 Unit of competency
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
W5410 MEM09011B Apply basic engineering design concepts 54 Unit of competency
W5497 MEM12005B Calibrate measuring equipment 54 Unit of competency
WE915 MEM22017A Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development 60 Unit of competency
WE916 MEM22018A Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services 20 Unit of competency
WD566 MSS405040A Manage 5S system in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
WD553 MSS405011A Manage people relationships 60 Unit of competency
WD554 MSS405012A Manage workplace learning 60 Unit of competency
W5520 MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures 72 Unit of competency
WE901 MEM09157A Perform mechanical engineering design drafting 60 Unit of competency
W5509 MEM14001B Schedule material deliveries 72 Unit of competency
W5511 MEM14003B Undertake basic production scheduling 72 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WE970 MEM30029A Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB50 Mechanical Pathway
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical, taken from Version 9 of the MEM05 Metals and Engineering, which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the National Register at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 7/11/2013.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
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