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Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic
MEM31822
BIX2
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 the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Textile Mechanic within textile related industries.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of textile mechanic trade work, including setting up, adjusting and maintaining carding, footwear manufacture, knitting, sewing, spinning, tufting, or weaving machinery.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to work as a textile mechanic. Skills development should be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.
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. 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
To be awarded the MEM31822 Certificate III in Engineering - Textile Mechanic units of competency to a minimum value of ninety six (96) points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:- all core units of competency listed below (totalling thirty three (33) points) and
- units to a minimum value of twelve (12) points from Group A electives as described below and
- units from Group B electives to bring the total value of Groups A and B to a minimum value of forty (40) points as described below and
- units to a maximum value of twenty three (23) points may be taken from Group C electives to bring the total value to at least ninety six (96) points.
Group C elective units to the value of eight (8) points, that are relevant to work as a textile mechanic and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocations of point 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 point values.
No other descriptor can be used.
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. Group A - Elective Units
Complete a minimum of twelve (12) 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAU62 | MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OBV30 | MSTTX3014 | Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU14 | MSTTX3011 | Set up, adjust and monitor a machine for TCF production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAU91 | MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work | 36 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Choose Group B electives to bring the total value of Groups A and B electives to a minimum of forty (40) points.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
4. Group C Elective Units
Choose to a maximum of twenty three (23) 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W726 | LMT31909 | Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanic | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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