Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30219
BEL1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 04/09/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 19/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 31/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 26/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of mechanical trade work, including undertaking fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment, machinery and the use of machine tools.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical.
Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.
In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:- core units of competency listed below (totalling thirty three (33) points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Groups A, B and C
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling thirty three (33) points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group A electives
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling thirty three (33) points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group B electives
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
To be awarded the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining), units of competency to the value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
core units of competency listed below (totalling thirty three (33) points)
elective units of competency to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group C electives
elective units of competency to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D to bring the total value to ninety six (96) points.
Appropriate Group D elective units to the value of eight (8) points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a mechanical trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU96 | MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV03 | MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | 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 |
| OAV34 | MEM12024 | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OAV35 | MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OAV19 | MEM14006 | Plan work activities | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAV60 | MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU93 | MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAU92 | MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Group A: Machining Trade Specialisation
To be awarded the generic qualification, choose units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Groups A, B and C.
To be awarded the Machining Trade specialisation, choose units to a minimum value of forty (40) points 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. Group B Fitting Trade Specialisation
To be awarded the generic qualification, choose units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Groups A, B and C.
To be awarded the Fitting Trade specialisation, choose units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group B.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
4. Group C Fitting/Machining Trade Specialisation
To be awarded the generic qualification, choose to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Groups A, B and C.
To be awarded the Fitting/Machining Trade specialisation, choose units to a minimum value of forty (40) points from Group C.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
5. Group D General Elective Units
To be awarded the generic qualification, choose units to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D.
To be awarded a Trade specialisation, choose units to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points from Group D.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W237 | MEM30205 | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.