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  • MEM31719
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade

This trade qualification covers casting and moulding work in metal and engineering. It includes making sand moulds by hand or by machine, pouring and trimming castings, and running and checking melting furnaces. People who already work in a foundry could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Foundry workers and moulders who make metal castings and want their trade skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Moulder
  • Foundry worker
  • Foundry moulder
  • Casting tradesperson
  • Furnace operator

Qualification structure

To be awarded the MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering – Casting and Moulding 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 40 points from Group A. Elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group B to bring the total value to 96 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 casting and moulding 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

26 units

Group A

  1. MEM04001 (has a prerequisite)Operate melting furnaces
  2. MEM04004 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding
  3. MEM04006 (has a prerequisite)Operate sand moulding and core making machines
  4. MEM04007 (has a prerequisite)Pour molten metal
  5. MEM04008 (has a prerequisite)Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
  6. MEM04019 (has a prerequisite)Perform refractory installation and repair
  7. MEM04024 (has a prerequisite)Produce moulds and cores by hand
  8. MEM04025 (has a prerequisite)Produce moulds and cores by hand (advanced)
  9. MEM05007 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  10. MEM07001 (has a prerequisite)Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
  11. MEM07024 (has a prerequisite)Operate and monitor machine and process
  12. MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
  13. MEM13003 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
  14. MEM13004 (has a prerequisite)Work safely with molten metals/glass

Group B

  1. MEM04002 (has a prerequisite)Perform gravity die casting
  2. MEM04003 (has a prerequisite)Operate pressure die casting machine
  3. MEM09011 (has a prerequisite)Apply basic engineering design concepts
  4. MEM11009 (has a prerequisite)Handle/move bulk fluids/gases
  5. MEM11010 (has a prerequisite)Operate mobile load shifting equipment
  6. MEM11016 (has a prerequisite)Order materials
  7. MEM11022 (has a prerequisite)Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
  8. MEM12001 (has a prerequisite)Use comparison and basic measuring devices
  9. MEM13001 (has a prerequisite)Perform emergency first aid
  10. MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
  11. MEM15004 (has a prerequisite)Perform inspection
  12. 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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