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Instrumentation

Instrumentation

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT46
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Engineering
National Code
MEM40105
State Code
W245
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
15/09/2013
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
26/10/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
15/09/2013
Nominal Hours
1184
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM05 qualification MEM40105.

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of team leaders and supervisors in the industry sector. The focus is on the instrumentation specialisation associated with the electrical post trade.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Complete all units in this group. See Training package for requirement related to entry with a Certificate III.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5502 MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment 4 Unit of competency
W5531 MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 4 Unit of competency
W5532 MEM15002A Apply quality systems 16 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
W5492 MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
W5513 MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 32 Unit of competency
W5512 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 4 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Units
Select units from this list to a value of at least 12 points and up to a maximum of 109 points
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5602 MEM18056B Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components 90 Unit of competency
W5612 MEM18065B Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components 90 Unit of competency
W5613 MEM18066B Diagnose and repair microprocessor-based equipment 54 Unit of competency
W5597 MEM18051B Fault find and repair/rectify complex electrical circuits 54 Unit of competency
W5600 MEM18054B Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment 72 Unit of competency
W5609 MEM18062B Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements 72 Unit of competency
W5562 MEM18019B Maintain pneumatic systems 36 Unit of competency
W5607 MEM18060B Maintain, repair control instrumentation - single and multiple loop control systems 72 Unit of competency
W5615 MEM18069B Maintain, repair instrumentation process control analysers 54 Unit of competency
W5608 MEM18061B Maintain/calibrate complex control systems 72 Unit of competency
W5604 MEM18058C Modify electronic equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5605 MEM18059B Modify electronic systems 36 Unit of competency
W5599 MEM18053B Modify fluid power control systems 54 Unit of competency
W5614 MEM18067B Tune control loops - multi controller or multi element systems 54 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units
Select units from this group to bring the total value of Group A and B units to 109 points, including any prerequisites.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5460 MEM10005B Commission programmable controller programs 36 Unit of competency
WA653 MEM18049C Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 27 Unit of competency
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5459 MEM10004B Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters 18 Unit of competency
W5593 MEM18048B Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits 108 Unit of competency
W5591 MEM18046B Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c. 90 Unit of competency
W5458 MEM10003B Install and test electrical wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts d.c. 88 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5611 MEM18064B Maintain instrumentation system components 54 Unit of competency
W5494 MEM12002B Perform electrical/electronic measurement 18 Unit of competency
W5302 MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components 36 Unit of competency
W5496 MEM12004B Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement 36 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5457 MEM10002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring 27 Unit of competency
W5454 MEM10011B Terminate and connect specialist cables 27 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5378 MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations 18 Unit of competency
4. Elective Units (Capstone Units)
Only students who are eligible to undertake the Capstone Assessment and who wish to appply for a full Electricians Licence should complete the following modules.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
90353 NUE505A Electrical Systems Safety 9 Module
90318 NUE505B Electrical Systems Safety - Monitoring Competency Development 12 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AD20 Instrumentation Pathway
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM40105 taken from the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

This program was amended by Training Curriculum Services on 10 November 2011.

The modules NUE505A and NUE505B were changed from the Trade Stream Units to Elective Units to reflect changes to electrical licensing requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01940) ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION TRADESPERSON Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.