Qualification description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform work as a tradesperson
in the engineering fabrication trade. It is intended for workers in manufacturing,
production and engineering fabrication companies where trades skills are applied.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the
time of publication.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 29 units of competency:
- 15 core units plus
- 14 elective units from the groups below
Core Units
MEM11011
Undertake manual handling
MEM12023
Perform engineering measurements
MEM16006
Organise and communicate information
MEM16008
Interact with computing technology
MEM18002
Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18011
Shut down machines/equipment and hand over
MEM18012
Start up machines/equipment
MEM23006
Apply fabrication techniques
MEM23109
Mark off/out structural fabrications
MEM30007
Select common engineering materials
MEM30031
Operate computer-controlled machines/processes
MEMPE005
Develop a career plan for the engineering/manufacturing industry
MEMPE006
Undertake a basic engineering project
RIIWHS204
Work safely at heights
Elective Units
Group A: Fabrication
MEM12024
Perform computations
MEM14003
Undertake basic oxy acetylene welding
MEM14005
Undertake manual heating and thermal cutting
Group B: Welding
MEM05007
Perform general machining
MEM05012
Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05013
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Group C: Machining
MEM07032
Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM09002
Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003
Prepare basic engineering drawing
Group D: General
MEM13014
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work
environment
MEM18003
Use tools for precision work
MEM18006
Perform precision mechanical measurement
BSBESB301
Investigate business opportunities
BSBESB302
Develop and present business proposals