Pathway Outline
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Mechanical (CAD)
Mechanical (CAD)
Pathway
National Code
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—
State Code
WT49
WT49
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
01/12/2005
01/12/2005
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
17/10/2006
17/10/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2005
01/12/2005
Nominal Hours
749
749
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Diploma of Engineering-Technical qualification MEM50205.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the CAD within the mechanical industry sector.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of first-line managers and/or advanced technical workers in the CAD within the mechanical 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
Select up to eight (8) units 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5441 | MEM30025A | Analyse a simple electrical system circuit | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5447 | MEM30008A | Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5429 | MEM30013A | Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5444 | MEM30005A | Calculate force systems within simple beam structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5448 | MEM30009A | Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5671 | MEM22001A | Perform engineering activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5427 | MEM30002A | Produce basic engineering graphics | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5442 | MEM30003A | Produce detailed engineering drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5434 | MEM30018A | Undertake basic process planning | 40 | 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 Elective Units
Select at least seven (7) units from this group to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (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. When a unit has pre requisites then those pre requisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in this group.
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. When a unit has pre requisites then those pre requisite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2572 | MCMT230A | Apply cost factors to work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W5518 | MEM14081A | Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5672 | MEM22002A | Manage self in the engineering environment | 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 |
| 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 |
| W2581 | MCMT280A | Undertake root cause analysis | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS58 | Computer Aided Drafting | Pathway | |
| 8973 | 50946 | Diploma of Engineering | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB51 | Mechanical CAD | Pathway |
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEM50205 Diploma of Engineering - Technical taken from the Metals and Engineering MEM05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MEM05 is endorsed until 31/01/2009.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 20/09/2006.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 20/09/2006.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
