Pathway Outline

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Mechatronics

Mechatronics

Pathway
National Code
State Code
WA93
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
National Code
MEM50211
State Code
D534
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/06/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
Current Release Date
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
756
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM05 qualification MEM50211 Diploma of Engineering - Technical.
This pathway also provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in the Mechatronics engineering industry.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the industry sector.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5428 MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 60 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
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
2. GROUP A GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS
Learners to complete up to eight (8) general elective units from the list in Group A in MEM50211.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5441 MEM30025A Analyse a simple electrical system circuit 20 Unit of competency
W5448 MEM30009A Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems 40 Unit of competency
W5427 MEM30002A Produce basic engineering graphics 36 Unit of competency
W5271 MEM30026A Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits 20 Unit of competency
W5263 MEM30011A Set up basic pneumatic circuits 24 Unit of competency
W5443 MEM30004A Use CAD to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
W5426 MEM30001A Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings 40 Unit of competency
3. GROUP B GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS
Learners to complete at least seven (7) specialist elective units from Group B in MEM50211, to bring the total number of elective units to 15. Three (3) appropriate Group B electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Diploma.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5684 MEM23051A Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5683 MEM23041A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5519 MEM14082A Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
W9156 AUM4011A Manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems 40 Unit of competency
W5682 MEM23003A Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5421 MEM09005B Perform basic engineering detail drafting 72 Unit of competency
S5127 UEPMNT418A Perform Mechanical and Fabrication Drafting 60 Unit of competency
W5685 MEM23061A Select and test mechanical engineering materials 20 Unit of competency
W7880 UEENEEG001B Solve problems in electromagnetic circuits 54 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WB83 Mechatronics Pathway
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM50211 taken from the Metal and Engineering Training Package MEM05 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website at Training.gov.au..
3. Details of this program have been provided by Central Institute of Technology for data entry onto STARS on 14/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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