Accredited course Outline

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Diploma of Engineering Technician (Metallurgy)

Diploma of Engineering Technician (Metallurgy)

Accredited course
National Code:
51564
State Code:
9360
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/10/2006
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
755
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Diploma of Engineering-Technical (Metallurgy). This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the metallurgy industry sector.

Schedule
1.

Mandatory units: Select all units in this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2574 MCMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment 30 Unit of competency
W5447 MEM30008A Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications 20 Unit of competency
W2572 MCMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
40516 Apply heat treatment principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 40 Module
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 Unit of competency
40513 Apply metallurgical principles in selecting ferrous and non ferrous alloys 60 Module
40511 Apply principles of chemistry to metallurgical situations 40 Module
W2576 MCMT251A Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
40517 Apply scientific principles in developing and selecting metal forming process 40 Module
40524 Apply scientific principles to identify and describe processing equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants 40 Module
40514 Apply scientific principles to mould design and melting practices in metal casting 60 Module
40515 Apply welding principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 80 Module
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
W5427 MEM30002A Produce basic engineering graphics 36 Unit of competency
W5687 MEM23071A Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques 40 Unit of competency
W5685 MEM23061A Select and test mechanical engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
40520 Select surface treatment methods for engineering components 20 Module
W2581 MCMT280A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
8973 50946 Diploma of Engineering Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown and is held by Central TAFE.

2. The proponent for this course is Central 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 51564
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Carmen Broderick Central TAFE, Manager Product Development Richmond Street LEEDERVILLE WA 6007. Telephone (08) 9202 4770.
4. In response to CSSN request, a number of modules have been added to complete the course outline, 27/7/2007.
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