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  • Certificate III
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Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

This qualification covers the work of an industrial electrician and includes a capstone assessment. It includes selecting, installing, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial sites such as mines, processing plants and oil and gas sites. Experienced electrical workers may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM31215 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Electrical workers in industrial settings who have workplace experience and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Industrial electrician
  • Electrician
  • Maintenance electrician
  • Electrical tradesperson

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering – Industrial Electrician, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below: All core units of competency listed below (totalling 90 points). Elective units of competency to the value of 6 points, to bring the total value to 96 points. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to individual units for details). All prerequisites have been included in the units listed.

Core units

28 units
  1. MEM10016 (has a prerequisite)Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories
  2. MEM10018Select cable types and sizes to suit loads and electrical installation environment
  3. MEM10019 (has a prerequisite)Select circuit protection devices by type and rating, fit to switchboards and install earthing
  4. MEM10020 (has a prerequisite)Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories, appliances and equipment
  5. MEM10021 (has a prerequisite)Inspect, test and verify electrical installations
  6. MEM10022Commission and decommission high and low voltage equipment or installations
  7. MEM10023 (has a prerequisite)Design and connect control switching of circuits for building services and industrial equipment
  8. MEM10024 (has a prerequisite)Install and troubleshoot luminaires and ancillary equipment
  9. MEM10025 (has a prerequisite)Undertake a capstone assessment
  10. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  11. MEM12024Perform computations
  12. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  13. MEM13017 (has a prerequisite)Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work
  14. MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
  15. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  16. MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
  17. MEM17003 (has a prerequisite)Assist in the provision of on the-job-training
  18. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  19. MEM18100 (has a prerequisite)Fault-find, test and rectify AC machines and circuits
  20. MEM18102 (has a prerequisite)Fault-find, test and rectify single and three-phase transformers
  21. MEM18103 (has a prerequisite)Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment
  22. MEM18104 (has a prerequisite)Dismantle, replace and assemble electrical components and equipment
  23. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  24. UEENEEE101AApply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  25. UEENEEE104A (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in d.c. circuits
  26. UEENEEE107A (has a prerequisite)Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
  27. UEENEEG101A (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
  28. UEENEEG102A (has a prerequisite)Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits

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

Elective units

9 units
  1. MEM05001 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
  2. MEM05012 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  3. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  4. MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
  5. MEM13016 (has a prerequisite)Work in hazardous areas
  6. MEM18105 (has a prerequisite)Disconnect and reconnect high voltage fixed wired equipment
  7. MEM18106 (has a prerequisite)Terminate communication and data cables
  8. MEM18108 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot analog and digital electronic equipment
  9. MEM18109 (has a prerequisite)Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and equipment

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

license to practise as an electrician. Other supporting documentation may be required. Local regulations should be checked for details.

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