Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
MEM30719
BEJ7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 19/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 31/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 26/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a marine craft construction tradesperson within the marine craft construction industry. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of marine craft construction work, including undertaking manufacturing and repairs of boats in fibre-reinforced plastics, timber and metal and marine/boat yard operations, fitting out of internal and external components of vessels and installation of engineering drive systems.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as in Marine Craft Construction.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace 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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction units of competency to a value of ninety-six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:- core units of competency listed below (totaling thirty-three (33) points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group A
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty-three (23) points from Group B electives to bring the total value to ninety-six (96) points.
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of eight (8) points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a marine craft construction trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.
Prerequisites
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk on training.gov.au (TGA) (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AD64 | Shipwrighting and Boatbuilding |
1. Core Units
Complete all units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU96 | MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV04 | MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV35 | MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OAV19 | MEM14006 | Plan work activities | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAV60 | MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU93 | MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU92 | MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Complete elective units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from the units list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Complete elective units to a maximum value of twenty-three (23) points from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W242 | MEM30705 | Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.