Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
MEM60122
BIW5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/09/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 19/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification defines skills and knowledge required to undertake para-professional and advanced technician work across a range of discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering drafting and heating ventilation air-conditioning and refrigeration in manufacturing and engineering. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of para-professional and technical work and learning.
This qualification should not be used for VET in Schools unless the students are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. Local regulations should be checked.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirement for achievement of the MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering is the achievement of competence in thirty (30) units of competency made up of:- all seven (7) core units of competency listed below, and
- up to eight (8) general elective units from Group A
- at least fifteen (15) specialist elective units from Group B to bring the total number of elective units to twenty-three (23)
A maximum of five (5) Group B elective units, that are relevant to work as engineering para-professional and advanced technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma qualifications in this Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion in Advanced Diploma qualifications. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in an advanced technical engineering environment.
The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification:
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechatronics)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Manufacturing)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Maintenance)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Drafting)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
- MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Avionic)
No other descriptor can be used.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
To meet the requirements for employment as paraprofessionals in aeronautical and avionic fields in the Australian aviation industry, electives must be selected as described below for the Aeronautical and Avionic streams.
Group A - Aeronautical stream
- Select all seven (7) units from this list.
Group B
- Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units from this list.
To bring the total number of electives to twenty-three (23), another two (2) units can be selected from Group B General Electives.
Group A - Avionic stream
- Select all seven (7) units from this list.
Group B
- Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units from this list.
To bring the total number of electives to twenty-three (23), another two (2) units can be selected from Group B General Electives.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE00 | Mechanical |
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEX19 | MEM30012 | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OEV31 | MEM22002 | Manage self in the engineering environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAV04 | MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEW76 | MEM22001 | Perform engineering activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEX60 | MEM30007 | Select common engineering materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units - Group A
Up to eight (8) elective units can be selected from Group A.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
3. General Elective Units - Group B
Select a minimum of fifteen (15) elective units from Group B, to ensure the total number of elective units is twenty-three (23).
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
4. Aeronautical stream - Group A
These units must be completed.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEH99 | MEAMEC0032 | Apply basic aircraft design characteristics | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAD16 | MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD03 | MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD08 | MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD07 | MEA399 | Lay out and set up aircraft systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAC98 | MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Aeronautical stream - Group B
Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units and a maximum of sixteen (16) units from Group B, ensuring you have a total of twenty three (23) elective units.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
6. Avionic stream - Group A
These units must be completed.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAD16 | MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD03 | MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD08 | MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE43 | MEA271 | Lay out avionic flight management systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUD66 | MEA270 | Lay out avionic systems | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAC98 | MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Avionic stream - Group B
Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units and a maximum of sixteen (16) units from Group B, ensuring you have a total of twenty three (23) elective units.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J368 | MEM60112 | Advanced Diploma of Engineering | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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