Pathway Outline

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Mechanical

Mechanical

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WA95
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
National Code
MEM60111
State Code
D535
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/06/2012
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
1296
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM05 qualification MEM60111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
This pathway also provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in the mechanical sector of the 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. Mandatory Units
Select all unis in this group.
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
W5672 MEM22002A Manage self in the engineering environment 40 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
W5671 MEM22001A Perform engineering activities 40 Unit of competency
W5446 MEM30007A Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A - General electives
Select up to eight competencies from this group. Where a unit has pre requisites then those units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in this group.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5444 MEM30005A Calculate force systems within simple beam structures 30 Unit of competency
W5445 MEM30006A Calculate stresses in simple structures 24 Unit of competency
W5448 MEM30009A Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems 40 Unit of competency
W5449 MEM12024A Perform computations 27 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
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 - specialist units
Select at least fifteen (15) units from this list to bring the total number of electives to twenty three (23).
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5680 MEM23001A Apply advanced mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment 40 Unit of competency
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
W5681 MEM23002A Apply calculus in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5518 MEM14081A Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects 40 Unit of competency
W5692 MEM23091A Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
W5689 MEM23081A Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations 140 Unit of competency
W5674 MEM22004A Manage engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
W5677 MEM22007A Manage environmental effects of engineering activities 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
W5514 MEM14061A Plan and design mechanical engineering projects 60 Unit of competency
W5411 MEM09141A Represent mechanical engineering designs 60 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WT53 Mechanical Pathway
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM60111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering taken from the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM05 version 4 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements. Further information on MEM60111 is available on the national register at Training.gov.au.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register at Training.gov.au.

3. The pathway information has been provided by Murray Warren of Polytechnic West and created on STARS on 30/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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