Diploma of Applied Technologies
This qualification covers digital technology in manufacturing and engineering, often called Industry 4.0. It includes networking machines and sites, automation, collecting and using digital data, cloud systems and setting up cyber-physical systems. People already working with these technologies could have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MEM Manufacturing and Engineering
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
WHO IT'S FOR
Workers in manufacturing, engineering or supply chain businesses who work with automation, data or connected machines and want their skills recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Automation technician
- Industry 4.0 specialist
- Advanced maintenance technician
- Manufacturing technology coordinator
Qualification structure
18 units in total. Seven core units. Eleven elective units, consisting of: At least five units from Group A. At least three units from Group B. Other units to bring the total number of elective units to eleven. These may come from Groups A or B or (up to three units) from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
7 units- MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
- MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
- MEM30025 (has a prerequisite)Analyse a simple electrical system circuit
- MEM29001Work in Industry 4.0
- MEM29002Commission a cyber-physical system
- MEM29008Analyse and manage data in cloud-based systems
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
24 unitsGroup A – Industry 4.0 technical units
- BSBPMG428Apply project life cycle management processes
- MEM29003Apply CAD and CAM technologies in an Industry 4.0 workplace
- MEM29004Analyse and problem solve a PLC based industrial control system
- MEM29005Diagnose faults in digital control systems
- MEM29006Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM29007Apply networking technology principles for manufacturing and engineering applications
- MEM29009Prepare, configure and test collaborative robots for industrial operations
- MEM29010Plan and implement preventative maintenance procedures in an Industry 4.0 manufacturing workplace
- MEM29011Develop a business case for Industry 4.0 implementation in a workplace
- MEM29012Access and use a digital twin for operational purposes
- MEM29013Integrate sensors into digital manufacturing processes
Group B – Technical support units
- ICTTEN202Use hand and power tools
- MEM09229Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
- MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
- MEM14091 (has a prerequisite)Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task
- MEM16012 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical specifications and manuals
- MEM16014 (has a prerequisite)Report technical information
- MEM23004Apply technical mathematics
- MEM23111 (has a prerequisite)Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications
- MEM234028Produce and manage technical documentation
- MEM30007Select common engineering materials
- MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
- MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis
- MSS403057Map an operational process
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.
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