Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:36 PM AWST
22/07/2026 12:36 PM AWST
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Plant Mechanic ZG/Z
Plant Mechanic ZG/Z
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT90
WT90
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
16/03/2012
16/03/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
12/09/2006
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
3.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Plant Mechanic Trade through the packaging of Mechanical trade units under the generic qualification of MEM30205.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Select all units from this group.
| 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. Mechanical Trade Stream Units
Select units to the value of at least 40 points. Additional units can be added to this group.
3. Specialisation Units
Select specialisation units to bring the total value of elective units to at least 73 points. Additional units can be added to this group
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7596 | MEM05006C | Perform brazing and or silver soldering | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5333 | MEM05007C | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5326 | MEM05050B | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5294 | MEM05012C | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5096 | AURT409166A | Repair hydraulic systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2992 | AURT209170A | Service hydraulic systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
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Note
This training program was created on 10/01/2008, by METS CSSN as a pathway of MEM30205.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of DEST and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting METS CSSN on 08 9442 8307.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of DEST and should be consulted for full description of requirements.
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting METS CSSN on 08 9442 8307.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01490) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON MECHANICAL (PLANT MECHANIC)
Apprenticeship
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.