Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:21 AM AWST
22/07/2026 6:21 AM AWST
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Mechanical
Mechanical
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WB50
WB50
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/06/2012
25/06/2012
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
30/06/2011
30/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
3.00
Current Release Date
25/06/2012
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
756
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 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.
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. Core Units
Complete all units from 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 |
| 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.
Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. 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.
Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. 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 |
| W5442 | MEM30003A | Produce detailed engineering drawings | 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 Elective Units
Select at least seven (7) units from this group to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (15).
Three appropriate electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Diploma. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed.
Three appropriate electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Diploma. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| W5493 | MEM12025A | Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | 18 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT48 | Mechanical | Pathway |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB84 | Mechanical | 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 Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 10/11/2011.
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 Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 10/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
