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Certificate II in Engineering Foundations
Certificate II in Engineering Foundations
52913WA
BGW40
Current
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Certificate II in Engineering Foundations is an entry level qualification intended to be used as a pre-apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship in schools, or traineeship pathway to provide the skills, knowledge and vocational experience for learners, including school students, who are considering entering into an engineering apprenticeship.
The course is a combination of practical workshops, theoretical learning and work placement.
Career pathways include entry into any of the engineering apprenticeship trades with examples being:
- Engineering Tradesperson Fabrication (Boilermaking)
- Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical (Fitting and Machining)
- Engineering Tradesperson (Fixed Plant Mechanic)
- Engineering Tradesperson (Refrigeration and Air conditioning)
- Locksmithing
Schedule
- six (6) core units.
- seven (7) electives selected from the current trade qualification associated with the pathway.
- for the general pathway, units may be selected from any current Certificate III Engineering trade qualification.
- one (1) unit may be imported from any other current MEM qualification, provided it does not duplicate the outcome of other units chosen.
Elective units selected should be those that would be delivered early within the Certificate III trade qualification, should be lower level skill and knowledge to ensure the overall outcome from the core and elective units is maintained at an AQF level 2 outcome. Elective units should also contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
All pre-requisites must be packaged within this qualification.
PLUS
Work Placement:
Relevant engineering industry Workplace Learning/Experience or Work Practice undertaken concurrently with delivery of this course is mandatory to achieve the qualification and consolidate student learning and skills development. The duration will depend on the delivery pathway (described above).
The elective units listed for each trade are a model program only. The electives for each trade group may be selected from the same trade Certificate III qualification as currently endorsed within the MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.
Pathways
1. Core Units
Complete all six (6) units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAV04 | MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV35 | MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OAV60 | MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU93 | MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU92 | MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. Fabrication Electives
Seven (7) elective units selected from qualifications as listed for each pathway.
Fabrication electives to be taken from MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or its successor.
The examples below are a suggestion only and need not be used.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAX05 | MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAX08 | MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAX00 | MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAX06 | MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Electives
Seven (7) elective units selected from qualifications as listed for each pathway.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning electives to be taken from MEM31322 - Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or its successor.
The examples below are a suggestion only and need not be used.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAX05 | MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV63 | MEM11009 | Handle/move bulk fluids/gases | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAX07 | MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV85 | MEM10002 | Terminate and connect electrical wiring | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV29 | MEM13003 | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | 18 | Unit of competency |
4. Fixed and Mobile Plant Electives
Seven (7) elective units selected from qualifications as listed for each pathway.
Fixed and Mobile Plant electives to be taken from MEM31419 -Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic or its successor.
The examples below are a suggestion only and need not be used.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU62 | MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAT34 | MEM27004 | Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAT37 | MEM27001 | Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAX08 | MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAW71 | MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
5. Mechanical Electives
Seven (7) elective units selected from qualifications as listed for each pathway.
Mechanical electives to be taken from MEM30219 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade or its successor.
The examples below are a suggestion only and need not be used.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAX05 | MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU62 | MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAX06 | MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAW22 | MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
6. General Electives
Seven (7) elective units selected from qualifications as listed for each pathway.
General electives to be taken from any current Certificate III Engineering trade qualification.
The examples below are a suggestion only and need not be used.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU62 | MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OEW71 | MEM20016 | Produce keys by cutting to code | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEX20 | MEM20017 | Produce keys by duplication | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAW22 | MEM07032 | Use workshop machines for basic operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
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Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.