Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
MEM30498
M007
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/10/1998 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WS47 | Licensed Electrician |
1. CORE
Foundation
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0202 | MEM1.2FA | Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment | 1 | Unit of competency |
| M0203 | MEM1.3FA | Apply quality procedures | 1 | Unit of competency |
| M0204 | MEM1.4FA | Plan to undertake a routine task | 1 | Unit of competency |
| M0201 | MEM1.1FA | Undertake interactive workplace communication | 1 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVE
Core Band 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0205 | MEM2.1C12A | Apply quality systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0208 | MEM2.4C11A | Assist in the provision of on the job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0209 | MEM2.5C11A | Measure with graduated devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0207 | MEM2.3C11A | Operate in a work based team environment | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0206 | MEM2.2C11A | Organise and analyse information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0212 | MEM2.8C10A | Perform computations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0211 | MEM2.7C10A | Perform computations - basic | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0213 | MEM2.9C10A | Perform computer operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0210 | MEM2.6C10A | Plan a complete activity | 36 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVES
To meet the requirements of the Training Package qualification, complete all Foundation Units PLUS 20 points of Core Band 1 (listed as Core Requirements) PLUS select 40 points in units drawn from the 'Electrical/Electronic' stream Specialisation Band A units. Units of at least 40 points must be drawn for the field and/or units to obtain a particular stream outcome. Pre-requisite units for the selected 'stream' units may be included in the 40 'stream' points, including where the pre-requisite units are from other fields not included in the chosen stream. Electrical/Electronic stream 5.1AA, 5.2AA, 5.3AA, 5.6AA 9.1AA, 9.2AA 10.2AA, 10.3AA 12.2AA, 12.4AA 18.1AA 18.2AA 18.45AA to 18.65AA inclusive PLUS 36 points in units drawn from Specialisation Band A (including dual Band A/Band B units) listed below (Total qualification points to equal 96 min / 102 max) Core Band 2
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0218 | MEM2.15C5A | Operate in an autonomous team environment | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0216 | MEM2.13C5A | Perform mathematical computations | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0215 | MEM2.11C5A | Research and prepare presentations and reports | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0217 | MEM2.14C5A | Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0214 | MEM2.10C5A | Write reports | 18 | Unit of competency |
4. ELECTIVE
Specialised Units Assembly
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0223 | MEM3.4AA | Electronic/electrical assembly (production) | 72 | Unit of competency |
| M0220 | MEM3.1AA | Manual production assembly | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0221 | MEM3.2AA | Precision assembly | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0224 | MEM3.5AA | Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production) | 72 | Unit of competency |
| M0225 | MEM3.6AA | Setting assembly stations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0226 | MEM3.7AA | Setting multistage continuous process lines | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0222 | MEM3.3AA | Sheet and plate assembly | 36 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVE
Casting and Moulding ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM4.9AB, MEM4.16AB added November 2003
6. ELECTIVE
Fabrication ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM5.11AB, MEM5.14AB, MEM5.25BB, MEM5.49AB added November 2003
7. ELECTIVE
Forging ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM6.3AB, MEM6.6AB added November 2003
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0823 | MEM6.3AB | Carry out heat treatment | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0280 | MEM6.3AA | Carry out heat treatment | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0282 | MEM6.5AA | Drop and upset forging | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0279 | MEM6.2AA | Hammer forging | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0278 | MEM6.1AA | Hand forging | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0284 | MEM6.7AA | Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0281 | MEM6.4AA | Select heat treatment processes and test finished product | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0283 | MEM6.6AA | Spring repair | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0824 | MEM6.6AB | Spring repair | 36 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVE
Machine & Process Operations ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM7.16AB, MEM7.18AB, MEM7.19AB, MEM7.20AB, MEM7.22AB, MEM7.23BB, MEM7.30AB, MEM7.31AB added November 2003
9. ELECTIVE
Surface Finishing ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM8.2AB, MEM8.3AB, MEM8.9AB, MEM8.18AA, MEM8.19AA, MEM8.20AA added November 2003
10. ELECTIVE
Drawing, Drafting & Design
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0343 | MEM9.11AA | Apply basic engineering design concepts | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0337 | MEM9.5AA | Basic Engineering detail drafting | 72 | Unit of competency |
| M0333 | MEM9.1AA | Draw and interpret sketch | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0334 | MEM9.2AA | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0335 | MEM9.3AA | Prepare basic engineering drawing | 72 | Unit of competency |
11. ELECTIVE
Installation & Commissioning ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM10.1AB, MEM10.7BB added November 2003
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0348 | MEM10.5AA | Commission programmable controller programs | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0347 | MEM10.4AA | Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0344 | MEM10.1AA | Erect structures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0839 | MEM10.1AB | Erect structures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0346 | MEM10.3AA | Install and test electrical wiring and circuits (up to 1000vAC/1500vDC) | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0349 | MEM10.6AA | Install machine/plant | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0353 | MEM10.10AA | Install pipework and pipework assemblies | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0352 | MEM10.9AA | Install refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0840 | MEM10.7BB | Modification of control systems | 54 | Unit of competency |
| M0345 | MEM10.2AA | Terminate and connect electrical wiring | 27 | Unit of competency |
| M0354 | MEM10.11AA | Terminate and connect specialist cables | 18 | Unit of competency |
12. ELECTIVE
Materials & Handling
13. ELECTIVE
Measurement ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM12.7AB added November 2003
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0378 | MEM12.2AA | Electrical/electronic measurement | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0382 | MEM12.6AA | Mark off/out (general engineering) | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0841 | MEM12.7AB | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0383 | MEM12.7AA | Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0380 | MEM12.4AA | Precision electrical/electronic measurement | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0379 | MEM12.3AA | Precision mechanical measurement | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0377 | MEM12.1AA | Use comparison and basic measuring devices | 18 | Unit of competency |
14. ELECTIVE
Occupational Health & Safety
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0390 | MEM13.7AA | Maintain water cooling towers and treatment systems | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0389 | MEM13.6AA | Monitor Occupational Health & Safety factors for enterprise or section of enterprise | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0384 | MEM13.1AA | Perform emergency first aid | 9 | Unit of competency |
| M0385 | MEM13.2AA | Undertake Occupational Health & Safety activities in the workplace | 27 | Unit of competency |
| M0386 | MEM13.3AA | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0387 | MEM13.4AA | Work safely with molten metals/glass | 18 | Unit of competency |
15. ELECTIVE
Planning
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0391 | MEM14.1BA | Schedule material deliveries | 72 | Unit of competency |
| M0393 | MEM14.3BA | Undertake basic production scheduling | 72 | Unit of competency |
16. ELECTIVE
Quality ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM15.20BB, MEM15.21BB added November 2003
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0844 | MEM15.21BB | Conduct audits of servicing licensees and public weighbridge licensees | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0394 | MEM15.1AA | Perform basic statistical quality control | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0397 | MEM15.5AA | Perform inspection (advanced) | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0396 | MEM15.4AA | Perform inspection (basic) | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W0843 | MEM15.20BB | Perform verification/certification or in-service inspection | 108 | Unit of competency |
| M0395 | MEM15.3AA | Use improvement processes in team activities | 36 | Unit of competency |
17. ELECTIVE
Communication
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0404 | MEM16.1BA | Give formal presentations and take part in meetings | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0405 | MEM16.2AA | Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations | 36 | Unit of competency |
| M0407 | MEM16.4AA | Perform internal/external customer service | 18 | Unit of competency |
18. ELECTIVE
Training
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0408 | MEM17.1AA | Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| M0409 | MEM17.2AA | Conduct workplace assessment | 18 | Unit of competency |
19. ELECTIVE
Maintenance & Diagnostics ** Units updated. NEW STUDENTS enrolling in or after 2004 must select version B competencies or higher where superceding lower alpha version. MEM18.17BB, MEM18.28AB, MEM18.58AB, MEM18.70BB
added November 2003
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3352 | 12395WA | Certificate III in Engineering (electrical Stream) | Accredited course |
| 3103 | Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W239 | MEM30405 | Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification MEM30498 taken
from the Metals and Engineering Training Package MEM98 which should be
consulted for full descriptions of requirements. MEM98 is accredited until
23/10/2001.
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 CMS by the Midland College of TAFE.
4. Removal of WS46 had been requested by METS CSSN and was approved by VET T&L 17/12/2004. The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning pathway is now replaced by WS72 (MEM30298).
5. VET T&L amended this course on 7/4/2004. NUE505A & NUE505B were added to WS47 Licensed Electrician pathway. These two modules relate to the Capstone assessment.
6. M0346 - MEM10.3AA Install and test electrical wiring & circuits (up to 1000 volts AC & 1500 volts DC) hours were reduced from 72hrs to 54hrs.
Entry Requirements
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