Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician

Qualification
National Code:
MEM31215
State Code:
AWG6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0313 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
30/04/2015
Approved Date
16/10/2015
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
996
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/05/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 31/05/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 30/04/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides competencies in the ability to select, set up and install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial environments, including oil/gas installations, mine sites, processing plants and the like. The qualification covers the Essential Performance Capabilities as required by electrical regulators and includes a capstone assessment.

Persons engaged in training towards this qualification must provide evidence of workplace experience to assist assessment against the units of competency and for any license application.

This qualification is designed to support an application in each state and territory for a license to practise as an electrician. Other supporting documentation may be required. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31215 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician between thirty three (33) and thirty eight (38) units of competency to a minimum value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

- All thirty two (32) core units of competency listed below (totalling ninety (90) points) and
- Elective units of competency to the value of six (6) points, to bring the total value to at least ninety six (96) points.

Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to individual units for details). All prerequisites have been included in the units listed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: USERS MUST REFER TO MEM TRAINING PACKAGE FOR DETERMINATION OF UNIT POINTS - POINT CALCULATIONS MAY VARY WHEN UNITS ARE IMPORTED.
1. Core Units

All thirty two (32) units must be completed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: USERS MUST REFER TO MEM TRAINING PACKAGE FOR DETERMINATION OF UNIT POINTS - POINT CALCULATIONS MAY VARY WHEN UNITS ARE IMPORTED.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7307 UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
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
AUX43 MEM13017 Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work 18 Unit of competency
W5552 MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training 18 Unit of competency
AUX37 MEM10022 Commission and decommission high and low voltage equipment or installations 36 Unit of competency
AUX41 MEM10023 Design and connect control switching of circuits for building services and industrial equipment 36 Unit of competency
AUX30 MEM18104 Dismantle, replace and assemble electrical components and equipment 36 Unit of competency
AUX47 MEM18100 Fault-find, test and rectify AC machines and circuits 36 Unit of competency
AUX34 MEM18103 Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment 36 Unit of competency
AUX40 MEM18102 Fault-find, test and rectify single and three-phase transformers 36 Unit of competency
AUX38 MEM10021 Inspect, test and verify electrical installations 36 Unit of competency
AUX33 MEM10024 Install and troubleshoot luminaires and ancillary equipment 36 Unit of competency
AUX35 MEM10020 Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories, appliances and equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5452 MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 18 Unit of competency
W5451 MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 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
AUX31 MEM10018 Select cable types and sizes to suit loads and electrical installation environment 36 Unit of competency
AUX46 MEM10019 Select circuit protection devices by type and rating, fit to switchboards and install earthing 36 Unit of competency
S7309 UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
S7318 UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits 54 Unit of competency
S7319 UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits 72 Unit of competency
AUX36 MEM10016 Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories 36 Unit of competency
AUX48 MEM10025 Undertake a capstone assessment 54 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
W5563 MEM18001C Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
W5548 MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment 4 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Select units to the value of at least six (6) points from the list below or from any MEM Certificate III qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

IMPORTANT NOTE: USERS MUST REFER TO MEM TRAINING PACKAGE FOR DETERMINATION OF UNIT POINTS - POINT CALCULATIONS MAY VARY WHEN UNITS ARE IMPORTED.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUX32 MEM18105 Disconnect and reconnect high voltage fixed wired equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5302 MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components 36 Unit of competency
W5326 MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
AUX45 MEM18106 Terminate communication and data cables 36 Unit of competency
AUX44 MEM18108 Troubleshoot analog and digital electronic equipment 36 Unit of competency
AUX39 MEM18109 Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and equipment 36 Unit of competency
W5378 MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations 18 Unit of competency
AUX42 MEM13016 Work in hazardous areas 18 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEK1 MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01160) ENGINEERING TRADESPERSON (ELECTRICAL) Apprenticeship

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