Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30205
W237
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 16/03/2012 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or other industries where Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical work. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
Job roles/employment outcome
The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade specifies the competencies required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical including the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification are found in a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering related sectors as well as Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical roles in other industries.
Application
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical. Skills development would be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
Occupational titles that this qualification is suitable for may vary and include mechanical tradesperson, fitter and turner, fitter and machinist, maintenance fitter, diesel fitter, plant mechanic, refrigeration mechanic and 1st class machinist.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade are:- completion of all twelve (12) core units of competency, and
- completion of Group A Mechanical Trade stream units to the value of at least 40 points, and
- completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation units listed in Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package, to bring the total value to at least 73 points.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.
Only select units that would be suitable for Mechanical Trade occupational outcomes.
Pathways
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) 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 Mechanical Trade Stream Units
Select units to the value of at least 40 points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
3. Group B Trade Specialisation Units
Select units to bring the total value of at least 73 points.
Please refer to Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package for the full list of units and their weighting points.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M005 | MEM30298 | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ6 | MEM31419 | Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic | Qualification |
| BEL1 | MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Qualification |
| BEK3 | MEM31519 | Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade | Qualification |
| BEK9 | MEM31319 | Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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