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Diploma of Engineering - Prototyping

Diploma of Engineering - Prototyping

Qualification
National Code:
MEM50622
State Code:
BJD2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
03/02/2023
Approved Date
24/05/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
841
Duration
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2023
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 03/02/2023 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work as a technician either individually or as a member of a team supporting prototyping in large engineering or manufacturing projects. The qualification covers skills and knowledge in engineering materials, engineering systems, design and planning processes, and mechanical, mechatronic, and production engineering.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- Five (5) core units
- Fifteen (15) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of one (1) Group A unit
- a minimum of seven (7) Group B units
- a minimum of four (4) Group C units
- other units to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (15). These may come from Groups A, B, C, or D or (up to three (3) units) from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

1. Core Units

All five (5) core units must be completed.

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
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OEX60 MEM30007 Select common engineering materials 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A – Prototyping specialist electives

At least one (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEW93 MEM23123 Evaluate manufacturing processes 40 Unit of competency
OFD85 MEM234040 Plan space allocation for large steel based fabrication and construction projects 35 Unit of competency
OFD86 MEM234039 Provide technical support for prototyping in large engineering and fabrication projects 35 Unit of competency
3. Group B – Prototyping planning and coordination electives

At least seven (7) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OER56 MSS405025 Analyse and map a value stream 60 Unit of competency
ODB10 PMBTECH502E Analyse production trials 50 Unit of competency
ODA95 PMBTECH506E Analyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding 80 Unit of competency
OEV85 MEM234036 Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management 70 Unit of competency
OEV07 MEM234038 Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management 70 Unit of competency
OEU46 MEM22017 Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development 60 Unit of competency
OEU28 MEM22013 Coordinate engineering projects 40 Unit of competency
OEU25 MEM22014 Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations 40 Unit of competency
OEW33 MEM22012 Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation 20 Unit of competency
OEX38 MEM234020 Coordinate small lot manufacture using rapid manufacture processes 36 Unit of competency
OER11 MSS405076 Facilitate the development of a new product 70 Unit of competency
OEQ75 MSS404062 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
OEU12 MEM14089 Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
OEV76 MEM14090 Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
OAV00 MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals 36 Unit of competency
OER04 MSS405078 Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices 70 Unit of competency
OER66 MSS405045 Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations 55 Unit of competency
OFD84 MEM234041 Manage steel supply for major fabrication projects 35 Unit of competency
OEU23 MEM234027 Plan and manage materials supply for an engineering project or manufacturing operation 36 Unit of competency
OEU82 MEM234028 Produce and manage technical documentation 36 Unit of competency
OEW80 MEM234029 Produce and manage technical publications 36 Unit of competency
OEV44 MEM09229 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings 35 Unit of competency
OAV22 MEM14001 Schedule material deliveries 72 Unit of competency
OEV54 MEM22015 Source and estimate engineering materials requirements 20 Unit of competency
AXO28 MSMOPS401 Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
OAV21 MEM14002 Undertake basic process planning 72 Unit of competency
OAV20 MEM14003 Undertake production scheduling 72 Unit of competency
OFD67 MEM29006 Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering 90 Unit of competency
OER18 MSS405056 Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability 60 Unit of competency
4. Group C – Technical electives

At least four (4) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFD61 MEM29012 Access and use a digital twin for operational purposes 45 Unit of competency
OEV27 MEM23109 Apply engineering mechanics principles 55 Unit of competency
OEU45 MEM14088 Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications 70 Unit of competency
OEV24 MEM14087 Apply manufactured product design techniques 40 Unit of competency
OFD57 MEM48030 Apply materials selection analysis techniques 110 Unit of competency
OEW17 MEM14085 Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques 60 Unit of competency
OEX27 MEM14086 Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques 40 Unit of competency
OEQ76 MSS404056 Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
OEU20 MEM23004 Apply technical mathematics 60 Unit of competency
ODB23 PMBTECH505E Choose polymer materials for an application 50 Unit of competency
OAV14 MEM15007 Conduct product and/or process capability studies 54 Unit of competency
OEW20 MEM14092 Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
OEW37 MEM14091 Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task 55 Unit of competency
OEW15 MEM23112 Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications 35 Unit of competency
OEW98 MEM09203 Measure and sketch site information 40 Unit of competency
OEU21 MEM23003 Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations 40 Unit of competency
OAV13 MEM15008 Perform advanced statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
OAV18 MEM15001 Perform basic statistical quality control 18 Unit of competency
ODA72 PMBTECH401E Predict polymer properties and characteristics 60 Unit of competency
OEW06 MEM09155 Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) 40 Unit of competency
OEU69 MEM09156 Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) 40 Unit of competency
OEW89 MEM23063 Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests 20 Unit of competency
OEV25 MEM23111 Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications 35 Unit of competency
OFD67 MEM29006 Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering 90 Unit of competency
OFD73 MEM29001 Work in Industry 4.0 35 Unit of competency
5. Group D – General electives

Up to three (3) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OFD79 MEM48033 Apply chemistry principles to materials used in manufacturing and engineering processes 70 Unit of competency
OEU70 MEM09220 Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings 80 Unit of competency
OEV57 MEM09210 Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system 80 Unit of competency
OEU92 MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
OAV44 MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement 18 Unit of competency
OAV19 MEM14006 Plan work activities 32 Unit of competency
OAU97 MEM16014 Report technical information 18 Unit of competency
OFD58 MEM48031 Select ceramic and glass materials for engineering and manufacturing applications 35 Unit of competency
OFD59 MEM48032 Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications 70 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OEQ22 MSS402084 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
OEV22 MEM30033 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models 40 Unit of competency
OAV33 MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 18 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
OAV01 MEM16010 Write reports 18 Unit of competency
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