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  • MEM31119
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

This qualification covers trade work with composite materials. It includes laying up composites, handling and storing materials, making repairs and changes, adjusting resin chemicals and choosing joining methods, plus reading drawings and using tools. If you already work with composites, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Composites and fibreglass workers with trade experience who want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Composites tradesperson
  • Fibreglass laminator
  • Composites technician
  • Fibreglasser

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering – Composites Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below: Core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points). Elective units of competency to a minimum value of 6 points from Group A. Elective units of competency to a minimum value of 34 points from Group B. Elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group C to bring the total value to 96 points. Appropriate Group C elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from other MEM qualifications and other endorsed Training Packages where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a composites trade environment. 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 points values.

Core units

12 units
  1. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  2. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  3. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  4. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  5. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  6. MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
  7. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  8. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  9. MEM17003 (has a prerequisite)Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
  10. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  11. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  12. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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

Elective units

30 units

Group A

  1. MEM26001 (has a prerequisite)Lay up composites using open moulding techniques
  2. MEM26002 (has a prerequisite)Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques
  3. MEM26003 (has a prerequisite)Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques

Group B

  1. MEM26004 (has a prerequisite)Make basic plugs for composites fabrication
  2. MEM26005 (has a prerequisite)Make basic moulds for composites fabrication
  3. MEM26006 (has a prerequisite)Mark and cut out sheets for composite use
  4. MEM26007 (has a prerequisite)Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product
  5. MEM26008 (has a prerequisite)Select and use resin systems appropriate for product
  6. MEM26009 (has a prerequisite)Select and use cores and fillers appropriate for product
  7. MEM26010 (has a prerequisite)Store and handle composite materials
  8. MEM26011 (has a prerequisite)Determine materials and techniques for a composite component or product
  9. MEM26012 (has a prerequisite)Record and trial work processes for one-off composite products
  10. MEM26013 (has a prerequisite)Select and use composite processes or systems appropriate for product
  11. MEM26014 (has a prerequisite)Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions
  12. MEM26015 (has a prerequisite)Select and apply repair techniques
  13. MEM26016 (has a prerequisite)Select and use joining techniques
  14. MEM26017 (has a prerequisite)Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces
  15. MEM26018 (has a prerequisite)Organise composite trials
  16. MEM26019 (has a prerequisite)Finish a composite product
  17. MEM26020 (has a prerequisite)Identify and interpret required standards for composites

Group C

  1. MEM11016 (has a prerequisite)Order materials
  2. MEM13001 (has a prerequisite)Perform emergency first aid
  3. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  4. MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
  5. MEM15004 (has a prerequisite)Perform inspection
  6. MEM16004 (has a prerequisite)Perform internal/external customer service
  7. MEM16005 (has a prerequisite)Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
  8. MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  9. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  10. TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

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. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.

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