1. Learners entering with year 11 or 12 will be required to complete 21 full modules. A maximum of 6 NMEC modules and a minimum of 9 EA level modules or dual status modules must be completed as part of the 21 modules. The modules will be drawn from the generic core, pathway core and electives.
Learners entering with a Certificate III in Engineering Trade or Certificate III in Engineering Production or equivalent are required to complete a minimum of 15 full modules. NMEC or EPC Modules counted as part of the Certificate III cannot be counted as part of the 6 maximum NMEC or EPC modules and the minimum 9 EA level or dual status modules required as part of the 15 full module requirement. Modules will be drawn from the generic core, pathway core and electives.
Learners entering with a Certificate IV in Engineering (HET) should contact the relevant Curriculum Support Services Network (CSSN). Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competency principles may be applied to provide credit for knowledge and skills already possessed. Learners apply through RTO.

2. The NMEC Trade and Engineering Technician/Associate module banks are not listed as part of this document. Reference should be made to the current version or the complete module descriptors for further information.

Both learner and total hours are notional and are guidelines for training provider management purposes only. Instructors and learners should be encouraged to take advantage of the acceleration facility afforded by competency-based training.

In training provider planning context:
- a full module represents 36 hours
- a half module represents 18 hours
- a one and a half module represents 54 hours
- a dual module represents 72 hours.

3. This course is the copyright of the Midland College of TAFE, Engineering & Mining CSSN on behalf of the Crown.

4. The proponent for this course is Midland College of TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 50946.

5. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or the Engineering & Mining Curriculum Support Services Network (EMCSSN), c/o Midland College of TAFE, Lloyd St, Midland, (08)92749261.

6. This course amended by the EMCSSN on 20/11/02.

7. Pathway WS13 added by METS CSSN on the 08/10/2003.

8. Clarification of core requirements and minor editing of pathways completed by METSCSSN T Wilson 22/06/04