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  • MEM30522
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

This qualification is for engineering technicians in metal, engineering and manufacturing businesses. Work can include production planning and scheduling, estimating materials, inspection and quality control, testing, drafting and helping with design work. People already working in technical roles could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People in technical support roles in manufacturing, such as planning, quality or drafting, who want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Engineering technician
  • Production scheduler
  • Quality control technician
  • Drafting assistant
  • Technical assistant

Qualification structure

10 units in total. The requirement for achievement of the MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical is the achievement of competence in ten (10) units of competency made up of: All three (3) core units listed below. A minimum of four (4) and a maximum of seven (7) elective units from Group A. A maximum of two (2) elective units from Group B. A maximum of one (1) elective unit from Group C. A maximum of two (2) Group A elective units, that are relevant to work as Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries 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 III. No other descriptor can be used.

Core units

3 units
  1. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  2. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  3. MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

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

Elective units

74 units

Group A

  1. MEM09201Work effectively in an engineering drafting workplace
  2. MEM09202Produce freehand sketches
  3. MEM09203Measure and sketch site information
  4. MEM09204 (has a prerequisite)Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  5. MEM09205 (has a prerequisite)Produce electrical schematic drawings
  6. MEM09208 (has a prerequisite)Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings
  7. MEM09209 (has a prerequisite)Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings
  8. MEM09213 (has a prerequisite)Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems
  9. MEM09223 (has a prerequisite)Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing
  10. MEM09224 (has a prerequisite)Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections
  11. MEM09229Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
  12. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  13. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  14. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  15. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  16. MEM13004 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with molten metals/glass
  17. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  18. MEM13018Work safely with ionizing radiation
  19. MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
  20. MEM15001 (has a prerequisite)Perform basic statistical quality control
  21. MEM16003 (has a prerequisite)Provide advanced customer service
  22. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  23. MEM30005 (has a prerequisite)Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
  24. MEM30006 (has a prerequisite)Calculate stresses in simple structures
  25. MEM30007Select common engineering materials
  26. MEM30008Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
  27. MEM30009 (has a prerequisite)Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
  28. MEM30010Set up basic hydraulic circuits
  29. MEM30011Set up basic pneumatic circuits
  30. MEM30013Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
  31. MEM30014Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
  32. MEM30015Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
  33. MEM30016Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
  34. MEM30017Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
  35. MEM30018Undertake basic process planning
  36. MEM30019 (has a prerequisite)Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing
  37. MEM30020Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
  38. MEM30021Prepare a simple production schedule
  39. MEM30022Undertake supervised procurement activities
  40. MEM30023Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
  41. MEM30024 (has a prerequisite)Participate in quality assurance techniques
  42. MEM30025 (has a prerequisite)Analyse a simple electrical system circuit
  43. MEM30026 (has a prerequisite)Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits
  44. MEM30027Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
  45. MEM30028Assist in sales of technical products
  46. MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  47. MEM30032Produce basic engineering drawings
  48. MEM30033 (has a prerequisite)Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models
  49. MEM48001Test the mechanical properties of materials
  50. MEM48002Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes
  51. MEM48003Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes
  52. MEM48004Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
  53. MEM48005Apply basic knowledge of casting operations
  54. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  55. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  56. MSS402004Sustain process improvements
  57. MSS402022Apply quick changeover procedures
  58. MSS402032Interpret cost and waste in terms of customer value
  59. MSS402054Monitor process capability
  60. MSS402062Use SCADA systems in operations
  61. MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis
  62. MSS402086Use planning software systems in operations
  63. MSS402087Apply cost factors to work practices
  64. MSS403031Analyse and improve manual handling processes
  65. MSS403081Ensure process improvements are sustained
  66. MSS403082Improve cost factors in work practices
  67. MSTGN4017Participate in product engineering
  68. MSTGN4020Contribute to the development of products or processes
  69. TLIG2007Work in a socially diverse environment

Group B

  1. MEM24040 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic penetrant tests
  2. MEM24041 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic magnetic particle tests
  3. MEM24042 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic eddy current tests

Group C

  1. MEM24043 (has a prerequisite)Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests
  2. MEM24044 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic radiographic tests

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM09208 Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings; MEM09204 Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  • MEM30019 Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
  • MEM30025 Analyse a simple electrical system circuit — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM24041 Undertake basic magnetic particle tests — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM09209 Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings; MEM09204 Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  • MEM24043 Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM15001 Perform basic statistical quality control — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM24044 Undertake basic radiographic tests — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13018 Work safely with ionizing radiation; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM09204 Produce basic engineering detail drawings — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
  • MEM24040 Undertake basic penetrant tests — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
  • MEM09213 Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings; MEM09204 Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  • MEM16008 Interact with computing technology — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM30006 Calculate stresses in simple structures — prerequisite: MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  • MEM09223 Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
  • MEM30033 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models — prerequisite: MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  • MEM30009 Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems — prerequisite: MEM30032 Produce basic engineering drawings; MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
  • MEM12024 Perform computations — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM13004 Work safely with molten metals/glass — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
  • MEM30024 Participate in quality assurance techniques — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM15001 Perform basic statistical quality control; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM30005 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures — prerequisite: MEM30012 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  • MEM09205 Produce electrical schematic drawings — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings; MEM09204 Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  • MEM24042 Undertake basic eddy current tests — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM30026 Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM09224 Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections — prerequisite: MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings; MEM09223 Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing
  • MEM16003 Provide advanced customer service — prerequisite: MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

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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