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  • Certificate I
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Certificate I in Engineering

This qualification covers entry-level skills for people starting work in metal, engineering and manufacturing businesses. Its core focus is working safely and effectively in a manufacturing or engineering workplace. If you already do basic factory or workshop work, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

New or junior factory and workshop workers who want a first qualification in engineering or manufacturing.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Factory worker
  • Production assistant
  • Metal production assistant
  • Process worker

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering competence must be achieved in units of competency to a minimum value of sixteen (16) points, chosen as outlined below: The core unit of competency listed below (totaling 2 points). Elective units of competency to a minimum value of fourteen (14) points. Elective units to the value of four (4) points, that are relevant to work as an entry level employee in engineering, manufacturing and associated industries environment and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate I. 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 point values. No other descriptor can be used.

Core units

1 unit
  1. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Elective units

66 units
  1. MEM03001 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual production assembly
  2. MEM03003 (has a prerequisite)Perform sheet and plate assembly
  3. MEM03004 (has a prerequisite)Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)
  4. MEM04004 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding
  5. MEM04008 (has a prerequisite)Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
  6. MEM05001 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components
  7. MEM05003 (has a prerequisite)Perform soft soldering
  8. MEM05004 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
  9. MEM05005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out mechanical cutting
  10. MEM05006 (has a prerequisite)Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  11. MEM05007 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  12. MEM05012 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  13. MEM05013 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual production welding
  14. MEM07001 (has a prerequisite)Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
  15. MEM07003 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine machine setting
  16. MEM07024 (has a prerequisite)Operate and monitor machine and process
  17. MEM07028 (has a prerequisite)Operate computer controlled machines and processes
  18. MEM07029 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters
  19. MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
  20. MEM08002 (has a prerequisite)Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
  21. MEM08004 (has a prerequisite)Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
  22. MEM08009 (has a prerequisite)Make up solutions
  23. MEM08010 (has a prerequisite)Manually finish/polish materials
  24. MEM08011 (has a prerequisite)Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means
  25. MEM08014 (has a prerequisite)Apply protective coatings (basic)
  26. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  27. MEM11005 (has a prerequisite)Pick and process order
  28. MEM11006 (has a prerequisite)Perform production packaging
  29. MEM11008 (has a prerequisite)Package materials (stores and warehouse)
  30. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  31. MEM11013 (has a prerequisite)Undertake warehouse receival process
  32. MEM11016 (has a prerequisite)Order materials
  33. MEM12001 (has a prerequisite)Use comparison and basic measuring devices
  34. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  35. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  36. MEM13001 (has a prerequisite)Perform emergency first aid
  37. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  38. MEM15001 (has a prerequisite)Perform basic statistical quality control
  39. MEM15003 (has a prerequisite)Use improvement processes in team activities
  40. MEM16004 (has a prerequisite)Perform internal/external customer service
  41. MEM16005 (has a prerequisite)Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
  42. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  43. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  44. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  45. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  46. MEM18013 (has a prerequisite)Perform gland packing
  47. MEM19002 (has a prerequisite)Prepare jewellery illustrations
  48. MEM19003 (has a prerequisite)Handle gem materials
  49. MEM19006 (has a prerequisite)Replace watch batteries
  50. MEM19010 (has a prerequisite)Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process
  51. MEM19011 (has a prerequisite)Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process
  52. MEM19014 (has a prerequisite)Perform hand engraving
  53. MEM19057 (has a prerequisite)Research the gemstone market and complete pre-cutting processes
  54. MEM19058 (has a prerequisite)Cut and polish solid gemstones
  55. MEM19059 (has a prerequisite)Complete pre-cutting processes for gemstone assemblies
  56. MEM19060 (has a prerequisite)Cut and polish a gemstone assembly
  57. MEM19065 (has a prerequisite)Obtain rough and polished gemstones
  58. MEM20015 (has a prerequisite)Produce hand cut keys
  59. MEM20023 (has a prerequisite)Assemble and test lock mechanisms
  60. MEM20024 (has a prerequisite)Install and upgrade locks and hardware
  61. MEM27029 (has a prerequisite)Maintain wheels and tyres
  62. MEM50002 (has a prerequisite)Work safely on marine craft
  63. MEM50003 (has a prerequisite)Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment
  64. MEM50004 (has a prerequisite)Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes
  65. MEM50009 (has a prerequisite)Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
  66. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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