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Diploma of Manufacturing Technology

Diploma of Manufacturing Technology

Qualification
National Code:
MSA50108
State Code:
W526
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
05/04/2013
Approved Date
18/12/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
778
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 05/04/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification would normally be delivered part time over a three year period. There are three specialist streams available:
Metallurgy
Polymer technology
Structural steel detailing.

Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
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 of competency chosen as described below:

Choose sixteen (16) elective units as specified to achieve a specialist stream:
Metallurgy
- a minimum of ten (10) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B

Polymer Technology
- a minimum of eight (8) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B

Structural Steel Detailing
- a minimum of ten (10) from the two groups 1 and 2 below
- all seven (7) units from Group 1
- three (3) units from Group 2
- the balance may be chosen from Group B



Note:
- All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
- Four elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training
Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.
Pathways
State Code Title
WA70 Structural Steel Detailing
WA71 Metallurgy
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
WD506 MSS402051A 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. Metallurgy Specialist Stream

A minimum of ten (10) to be chosen when completing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note:
- at least four (4) of the ten (10) metallurgy elective units must be coded MSATCM5---.
- 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
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
W9062 MSATCM507A Monitor primary steel making process 50 Unit of competency
W9063 MSATCM508A Monitor secondary steelmaking operations 50 Unit of competency
W9058 MSATCM503A Recommend a refractory for an application 40 Unit of competency
W9059 MSATCM504A Select metal forming process 50 Unit of competency
W9060 MSATCM505A Select metal joining process 50 Unit of competency
3. Polymer Technology Specialist Stream

A minimum of eight (8) units to be chosen when completing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7695 PMBTECH501B Analyse equipment performance 50 Unit of competency
W7704 PMBTECH510A Analyse failure in polymeric materials 60 Unit of competency
W7700 PMBTECH506B Analyse the design of products and tools 80 Unit of competency
W7699 PMBTECH505B Choose polymer materials for an application 50 Unit of competency
W7698 PMBTECH504B Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment 50 Unit of competency
W7697 PMBTECH503B Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment 80 Unit of competency
C5990 PMAOPS550A Develop a colour formulation 60 Unit of competency
W7702 PMBTECH508A Develop a new compound 60 Unit of competency
W7701 PMBTECH507B Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques 50 Unit of competency
WD575 MSS405075A Facilitate the development of a new product 60 Unit of competency
W7703 PMBTECH509A Modify an existing product 50 Unit of competency
C7833 PMBTECH502B Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials 50 Unit of competency
4. Structural Steel Detailing Specialist Stream - Group 1

All seven (7) units must be chosen when completing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7265 MSATCS302A Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections 15 Unit of competency
S7266 MSATCS501A Detail standardised structural connections 50 Unit of competency
S7267 MSATCS502A Detail structural steel members 70 Unit of competency
S7268 MSATCS503A Incorporate structural steel detailing into fabrication and construction project management 50 Unit of competency
S7264 MSATCS301A Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing 35 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5327 MEM05051A Select welding processes 18 Unit of competency
5. Structural Steel Detailing Specialist Stream - Group 2

Three (3) units must be chosen when completing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5425 MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system 72 Unit of competency
S7269 MSATCS504A Detail ancillary steelwork 35 Unit of competency
W5540 MEM16012A Interpret technical specifications and manuals 36 Unit of competency
WE078 MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
W5422 MEM09006B Perform advanced engineering detail drafting 36 Unit of competency
WE079 MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings 80 Unit of competency
WE080 MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models 40 Unit of competency
6. Group B General Elective Units

The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this group as specified
below:
- Metallurgy: up to six (6) units
- Polymer Technology: up to eight (8) units
- Structural Steel Detailing: up to six (6) units

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD546 MSS405002A Analyse and map a value stream 60 Unit of competency
WE936 MEM23121A Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms 70 Unit of competency
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
W5559 MEM18016B Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results 36 Unit of competency
W5447 MEM30008A Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications 20 Unit of competency
W5410 MEM09011B Apply basic engineering design concepts 54 Unit of competency
W5430 MEM30014A Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste 40 Unit of competency
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
WE920 MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
WE925 MEM23109A Apply engineering mechanics principles 55 Unit of competency
WE919 MEM23006A Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering 70 Unit of competency
WE906 MEM14088A Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications 70 Unit of competency
WE905 MEM14087A Apply manufactured product design techniques 40 Unit of competency
WE903 MEM14085A Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques 60 Unit of competency
WE904 MEM14086A Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques 40 Unit of competency
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
WE933 MEM23118A Apply production and service control techniques 70 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
WE917 MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics 40 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
W5273 MEM30028A Assist in sales of technical products/systems 20 Unit of competency
W5432 MEM30016A Assist in the analysis of a supply chain 40 Unit of competency
W5429 MEM30013A Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout 40 Unit of competency
W5444 MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures 30 Unit of competency
W5445 MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures 24 Unit of competency
W5497 MEM12005B Calibrate measuring equipment 54 Unit of competency
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
W7556 PMBPREP305B Change extrusion die and setup 60 Unit of competency
W5536 MEM15007B Conduct product and/or process capability studies 54 Unit of competency
W5448 MEM30009A Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems 40 Unit of competency
W7333 LMTGN4016A Contribute to the development of products or processes 100 Unit of competency
WE915 MEM22017A Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development 60 Unit of competency
WE912 MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
WE913 MEM22014A Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations 40 Unit of competency
WE911 MEM22012A Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation 20 Unit of competency
WE916 MEM22018A Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services 20 Unit of competency
W9049 MSATCM305A Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations 30 Unit of competency
WD572 MSS405061A Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes 60 Unit of competency
WD568 MSS405050A Determine and improve process capability 60 Unit of competency
WD558 MSS405021A Develop a Just in Time system 60 Unit of competency
WD576 MSS405081A Develop a proactive maintenance strategy 60 Unit of competency
W5436 MEM30020A Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project 40 Unit of competency
WD574 MSS405070A Develop and manage sustainable energy practices 60 Unit of competency
WD548 MSS405004A Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 60 Unit of competency
WD557 MSS405020A Develop quick changeover procedures 60 Unit of competency
W5431 MEM30015A Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements 40 Unit of competency
D7731 MSS015002A Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources 70 Unit of competency
WD571 MSS405060A Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
D3657 MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability 50 Unit of competency
W7694 PMBTECH406A Diagnose production equipment problems 50 Unit of competency
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
W5697 MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests 108 Unit of competency
WE937 MEM23122A Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems 40 Unit of competency
WE934 MEM23119A Evaluate continuous improvement processes 70 Unit of competency
WE930 MEM23115A Evaluate fluid power systems 55 Unit of competency
WE928 MEM23113A Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components 55 Unit of competency
WE940 MEM23125A Evaluate maintenance systems 55 Unit of competency
WE938 MEM23123A Evaluate manufacturing processes 40 Unit of competency
WE932 MEM23117A Evaluate microcontroller applications 55 Unit of competency
WE931 MEM23116A Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications 55 Unit of competency
WE929 MEM23114A Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components 55 Unit of competency
W5521 MEM15011B Exercise external quality assurance 54 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD575 MSS405075A Facilitate the development of a new product 60 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
W8297 MSAPMSUP303A Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WD513 MSS403001A Implement competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
WE910 MEM14092A Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
WE909 MEM14091A Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
WE907 MEM14089A Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
WE908 MEM14090A Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
WE071 MEM09216A Interpret and produce curved 3-D shapes and patterns 36 Unit of competency
W9048 MSATCM304A Interpret basic binary phase diagrams 20 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
WE927 MEM23112A Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications 35 Unit of competency
W5522 MEM15012B Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures 36 Unit of competency
W7688 PMBTECH303A Make minor modifications to products 40 Unit of competency
WD566 MSS405040A Manage 5S system in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
WD547 MSS405003A Manage a value stream 60 Unit of competency
W5677 MEM22007A Manage environmental effects of engineering activities 40 Unit of competency
WD553 MSS405011A Manage people relationships 60 Unit of competency
WD552 MSS405010A Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations 60 Unit of competency
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 Unit of competency
WD554 MSS405012A Manage workplace learning 60 Unit of competency
W8886 PMAOPS350B Match and adjust colour 40 Unit of competency
WE939 MEM23124A Measure and analyse noise and vibration 55 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
W7687 PMBTECH302A Modify existing compounds 40 Unit of competency
WD464 MSATCM302A Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes 30 Unit of competency
W9047 MSATCM303A Monitor non-ferrous melting and casting processes 20 Unit of competency
W5682 MEM23003A Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5547 MEM16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 18 Unit of competency
WE078 MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
WD562 MSS405030A Optimise cost of a product or service 60 Unit of competency
W8269 MSAPMOPS400A Optimise process/plant area 60 Unit of competency
W5440 MEM30024A Participate in quality assurance techniques 20 Unit of competency
W5537 MEM15008B Perform advanced statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
W5703 MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing 18 Unit of competency
W5421 MEM09005B Perform basic engineering detail drafting 72 Unit of competency
W5701 MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing 18 Unit of competency
W5707 MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing 18 Unit of competency
W5450 MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WA719 MSL974003A Perform chemical tests and procedures 60 Unit of competency
WA745 MSL975016A Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials 120 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5704 MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing 54 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5553 MEM18010C Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording 36 Unit of competency
W5534 MEM15004B Perform inspection 18 Unit of competency
W5520 MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures 72 Unit of competency
W5702 MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing 36 Unit of competency
WE901 MEM09157A Perform mechanical engineering design drafting 60 Unit of competency
WA726 MSL974010A Perform mechanical tests 80 Unit of competency
WE902 MEM09158A Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting 60 Unit of competency
WA711 MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination 40 Unit of competency
W5700 MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing 36 Unit of competency
WA721 MSL974005A Perform physical tests 60 Unit of competency
W5495 MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5696 MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing 54 Unit of competency
W5706 MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing 54 Unit of competency
W5705 MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 18 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
W7689 PMBTECH401B Predict polymer properties and characteristics 60 Unit of competency
W5439 MEM30023A Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product 40 Unit of competency
W5437 MEM30021A Prepare a simple production schedule 40 Unit of competency
W5272 MEM30027A Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers 20 Unit of competency
WE899 MEM09155A Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) 40 Unit of competency
WE900 MEM09156A Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) 40 Unit of competency
WA710 MSL973006A Prepare trial batches for evaluation 40 Unit of competency
WA717 MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions 60 Unit of competency
WE059 MEM09204A Produce basic engineering detail drawings 72 Unit of competency
WE079 MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings 80 Unit of competency
WE060 MEM09205A Produce electrical schematic drawings 72 Unit of competency
W5491 MEM12022B Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced) 18 Unit of competency
W5616 MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components 54 Unit of competency
W5509 MEM14001B Schedule material deliveries 72 Unit of competency
W5535 MEM15005B Select and control inspection processes and procedures 36 Unit of competency
WE922 MEM23063A Select and test mechanical engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
WE923 MEM23064A Select and test mechatronic engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
WE926 MEM23111A Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications 35 Unit of competency
WE935 MEM23120A Select mechanical machine and equipment components 70 Unit of competency
W7555 PMBPREP304C Set a die 26 Unit of competency
W7690 PMBTECH402B Set advanced or complex dies 50 Unit of competency
W8892 PMAOPS450B Solve colour problems 50 Unit of competency
WE914 MEM22015A Source and estimate engineering materials requirements 20 Unit of competency
W5500 MEM13010A Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment. 36 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
W9045 MSATCM301A Test the mechanical properties of materials 30 Unit of competency
W7684 PMBPROD430B Trial a new die/tool 60 Unit of competency
W7685 PMBPROD431B Trial a new, advanced or complex mould 40 Unit of competency
W8270 MSAPMOPS401A Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
W5510 MEM14002B Undertake basic process planning 72 Unit of competency
W5434 MEM30018A Undertake basic process planning 40 Unit of competency
W5511 MEM14003B Undertake basic production scheduling 72 Unit of competency
W5504 MEM13002B Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace 27 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
W5438 MEM30022A Undertake supervised procurement activities 20 Unit of competency
WD563 MSS405031A Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements 60 Unit of competency
W5433 MEM30017A Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools 40 Unit of competency
WE080 MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models 40 Unit of competency
W5493 MEM12025A Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W7686 PMBTECH301B Use material and process knowledge to solve problems 40 Unit of competency
W7569 PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5435 MEM30019A Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing 40 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
W5584 MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 36 Unit of competency
D4593 FDFOP2005A Work in a socially diverse environment 30 Unit of competency
W5501 MEM13013B Work safely with ionizing radiation 36 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
W5538 MEM16010A Write reports 18 Unit of competency
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