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  • MEM31519
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade

This trade qualification covers toolmaking in metal and engineering workplaces. It includes making, changing and maintaining tools, using lathes, milling machines and grinders, measuring very precisely and reading technical drawings. Toolmakers with workplace experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who make or maintain tooling in a machine shop or factory and want their toolmaking trade skills recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Toolmaker
  • Tool and die maker
  • Toolmaking tradesperson
  • Machinist

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering – Toolmaking Trade, units of competency to the value of 108 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below: Core units of competency listed below (totalling 82 points). Elective units of competency to a minimum value of 8 points from Group A. Elective units of competency to a maximum value of 18 points from Group B to bring the total value of the qualification to 108 points. Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a toolmaking 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

24 units
  1. MEM06007 (has a prerequisite)Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
  2. MEM07005 (has a prerequisite)Perform general machining
  3. MEM07006 (has a prerequisite)Perform lathe operations
  4. MEM07007 (has a prerequisite)Perform milling operations
  5. MEM07008 (has a prerequisite)Perform grinding operations
  6. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  7. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  8. MEM12003 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision mechanical measurement
  9. MEM12006 (has a prerequisite)Mark off/out (general engineering)
  10. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  11. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  12. MEM12026 (has a prerequisite)Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
  13. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  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. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  20. MEM18003 (has a prerequisite)Use tools for precision work
  21. MEM18006 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision fitting of engineering components
  22. MEM18015 (has a prerequisite)Maintain tools and dies
  23. MEM18055 (has a prerequisite)Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
  24. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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

Elective units

37 units

Group A - Toolmaking Trade Specialisation

  1. MEM07018 (has a prerequisite)Write basic NC and CNC programs
  2. MEM07022 (has a prerequisite)Program CNC wire cut machines
  3. MEM18014 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture press tools and gauges
  4. MEM18097 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture cavity dies

Group B

  1. MEM05004 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
  2. MEM05005 (has a prerequisite)Carry out mechanical cutting
  3. MEM05006 (has a prerequisite)Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  4. MEM05007 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  5. MEM05012 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine manual metal arc welding
  6. MEM05049 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
  7. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  8. MEM05052 (has a prerequisite)Apply safe welding practices
  9. MEM05085 (has a prerequisite)Select welding processes
  10. MEM05095 (has a prerequisite)Weld using flame powder spraying
  11. MEM05097 (has a prerequisite)Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process
  12. MEM06003 (has a prerequisite)Carry out heat treatment
  13. MEM06004 (has a prerequisite)Select heat treatment processes and test finished product
  14. MEM07002 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations
  15. MEM07009 (has a prerequisite)Perform precision jig boring operations
  16. MEM07010 (has a prerequisite)Perform tool and cutter grinding operations
  17. MEM07011 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex milling operations
  18. MEM07012 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex grinding operations
  19. MEM07013 (has a prerequisite)Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines
  20. MEM07014 (has a prerequisite)Perform electro-discharge machining (EDM) operations
  21. MEM07015 (has a prerequisite)Set computer controlled machines and processes
  22. MEM07016 (has a prerequisite)Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
  23. MEM07021 (has a prerequisite)Perform complex lathe operations
  24. MEM09003 (has a prerequisite)Prepare basic engineering drawing
  25. MEM09011 (has a prerequisite)Apply basic engineering design concepts
  26. MEM12019 (has a prerequisite)Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
  27. MEM12020 (has a prerequisite)Set and operate coordinate measuring machines
  28. MEM12021 (has a prerequisite)Program coordinate measuring machines
  29. MEM12022 (has a prerequisite)Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)
  30. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  31. MEM13004 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with molten metals/glass
  32. MEM15001 (has a prerequisite)Perform basic statistical quality control
  33. MEM16005 (has a prerequisite)Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

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 require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.

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