Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
This qualification gives people an introduction to engineering and manufacturing work. It covers working safely, using engineering tools and equipment to make or change objects, completing a basic engineering project and planning a career in the industry. People with some workshop experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who want to start in engineering, such as through an apprenticeship, traineeship or workshop job, and have some basic skills already.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Engineering trainee
- Workshop assistant
- Trades assistant
- Factory hand
Qualification structure
12 units in total. The requirement for achievement of the MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is the achievement of competence in twelve (12) units of competency made up of: All four (4) core units of competency listed below. A minimum of seven (7) Group A electives. A maximum of one (1) Group B elective as described below. No other descriptor can be used.
Core units
4 units- MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEMPE005Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries
- MEMPE006Undertake a basic engineering project
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective units
12 unitsGroup A
- MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
- MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
- MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
- MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
- MEMPE001Use engineering workshop machines
- MEMPE002Use electric welding machines
- MEMPE003Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment
- MEMPE004Use fabrication equipment
- MEMPE007Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms
Group B
- MSMPCI101Adapt to work in industry
- MSMSUP106Work in a team
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. Local regulations should be checked.
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