Unit of competency Outline
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Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry
Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry
Unit of competency
National Code
MEMPE005A
MEMPE005A
State Code
WI702
WI702
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2014
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
05/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency is intended to provide the opportunity to research careers, and training and career path options in the manufacturing and engineering industry. It involves research into the range of activities the industry and occupational streams cover, including engineering opportunities in industries not generally considered as engineering or manufacturing. For example, maintenance people in hospitals, teachers, and so on.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research engineering and manufacturing occupations
- 1.1 Identify industries involved in manufacturing and engineering
- 1.2 Determine and describe the types of occupations in manufacturing and engineering industries
- 1.3 Identify and list, including the requirements/methods of achieving, an appropriate qualification or qualifications for each occupation
2 Develop a career plan
- 2.1 Determine career paths within manufacturing and engineering
- 2.2 Develop a training plan for entry into and progression through the determined career paths
- 2.3 Assess and describe own skills and interests
- 2.4 Develop a strategy for gaining access to an identified occupation
3 Review plan
- 3.1 Discuss plan with appropriate people
- 3.2 Amend plan as necessary
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Industries
Research into industries should not be limited to manufacturing and engineering. The research should look at all types of industries that employ engineering personnel with all levels of qualifications. For example, apart from manufacturing and engineering, and this list is not exhaustive, engineering personnel are employed in:
hospitals
mines
power generation plants
maintenance of road plant
sugar mills
oil refineries
defense forces
marine vessels
railways
wine making
Occupations
Occupations may include but are not limited to:
general duties
production work
electrical, electronic, fabrication and mechanical trades
para-professional engineers
engineers
Industries
Research into industries should not be limited to manufacturing and engineering. The research should look at all types of industries that employ engineering personnel with all levels of qualifications. For example, apart from manufacturing and engineering, and this list is not exhaustive, engineering personnel are employed in:
hospitals
mines
power generation plants
maintenance of road plant
sugar mills
oil refineries
defense forces
marine vessels
railways
wine making
Occupations
Occupations may include but are not limited to:
general duties
production work
electrical, electronic, fabrication and mechanical trades
para-professional engineers
engineers
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to research engineering and manufacturing career options in manufacturing, engineering and related industries.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can:
work safely
explore employment opportunities in manufacturing and engineering
develop a personal career plan
review the career plan
clean and store equipment as instructed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in a learning institution.
Assessment must cover the successful development of a career plan.
The skills covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone under direct supervision.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication and reporting associated with developing a career plan.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to research engineering and manufacturing career options in manufacturing, engineering and related industries.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can:
work safely
explore employment opportunities in manufacturing and engineering
develop a personal career plan
review the career plan
clean and store equipment as instructed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in a learning institution.
Assessment must cover the successful development of a career plan.
The skills covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone under direct supervision.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication and reporting associated with developing a career plan.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEX40 | MEMPE005 | Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J780 | MEM20413 | Certificate II in Engineering Pathways | Qualification |