Pathway Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:52 PM AWST

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Casting and Moulding

Casting and Moulding

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT75
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
National Code
MEM30305
State Code
W238
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
16/03/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
12/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
5 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Castinfg and Moulding Trade through the packaging of fabrication trade units under the generic qualification of MEM30305
Packaging Rules
1. Core Unit
All core units must be completed
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. Fabrication Trade Stream Units:
Select units to the value of at least 40 points
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
W5291 MEM04008B Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings 36 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5284 MEM04001B Operate melting furnaces 36 Unit of competency
W5289 MEM04006B Operate sand moulding and core making machines 72 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5290 MEM04007B Pour molten metal 36 Unit of competency
W5287 MEM04004B Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding 36 Unit of competency
WA634 MEM04005C Produce moulds and cores by hand (jobbing) 144 Unit of competency
W5466 MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
W5505 MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 18 Unit of competency
W5506 MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 18 Unit of competency
3. Specialisation Units
Select units to bring the total value of elective units to at least 73 points.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA639 MEM24012C Apply metallurgy principles 36 Unit of competency
W5703 MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing 18 Unit of competency
W5701 MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing 18 Unit of competency
W5699 MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing 18 Unit of competency
W5707 MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing 18 Unit of competency
W5704 MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing 54 Unit of competency
W5702 MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing 36 Unit of competency
W5700 MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing 36 Unit of competency
W5696 MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing 54 Unit of competency
W5706 MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing 54 Unit of competency
W5705 MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 18 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AD67 Casting and Moulding Pathway
Note
This training program was created on 09/01/2008, by METS CSSN as a pathway of MEM30305.
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 8312.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01390) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON FABRICATION (CASTING AND MOULDING) Apprenticeship

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