Qualification description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform work as a tradesperson in the engineering mechanical trade. It is intended for workers in manufacturing, production and engineering companies where trades skills are applied in the maintenance and overhaul of machinery and plant.
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:
- 28 units of competency:
- 15 core units plus
- 13 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: Core Mechanical Units
MEM05005
Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05007
Perform general machining
MEM05010
Perform routine turning
MEM05011
Perform routine milling
MEM05050
Perform routine radial drilling
MEM07032
Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM09002
Interpret technical drawing
MEM12024
Perform computations
MEM18003
Use tools for precision work
MEM18006
Perform precision mechanical measurement
Group B: Additional Units
MEM13014
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM09003
Prepare basic engineering drawing
BSBESB301
Investigate business opportunities