Pathway Outline

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22/07/2026 9:36 AM AWST

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Mechanical Fitter ZA

Mechanical Fitter ZA

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
WT86
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
National Code
MEM30205
State Code
W237
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
3.00
Current Release Date
16/03/2012
Nominal Hours
864
Description
To provide a training program for the Mechanical Fitter Trade through the packaging of Mechanical trade units under the generic qualification of MEM30205.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Select all units in 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.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5601 MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 27 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
W5595 MEM18004B Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5621 MEM18007B Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies 36 Unit of competency
W5564 MEM18020B Maintain hydraulic system components 36 Unit of competency
W5561 MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components 36 Unit of competency
WA993 MEM12006C Mark off/out (general engineering) 36 Unit of competency
W5606 MEM18005B Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings 36 Unit of competency
WA647 MEM07005C Perform general machining 72 Unit of competency
W5556 MEM18013B Perform gland packing 18 Unit of competency
W5555 MEM18012B Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals 18 Unit of competency
W5386 MEM07006B Perform lathe operations 36 Unit of competency
W5635 MEM18009B Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components 36 Unit of competency
W5616 MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components 54 Unit of competency
W5554 MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
W5488 MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices 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
W5584 MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 36 Unit of competency
3. Specilisation 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
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 54 Unit of competency
W5331 MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 18 Unit of competency
W5352 MEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing 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
W5324 MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
W5466 MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AD58 Fitting Pathway
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.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
(AP01480) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON MECHANICAL (MECHANICAL FITTER) Apprenticeship

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