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Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries

Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries

Unit of competency
National Code
MEMPE005
State Code
OEX40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
120501 - Career Development Programmes
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge to research careers and training and career path options in the manufacturing and engineering industry. It involves research into the range of activities the industry and occupational streams cover, including engineering opportunities in industries not generally considered as engineering or manufacturing. For example, maintenance people in hospitals and teachers.It describes entry-level skills and knowledge in preparation for employment within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development takes place under direct supervision.It is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and engineering.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research engineering and manufacturing occupations
  • 1.1 Identify industries involved in manufacturing and engineering
  • 1.2 Determine the types of occupations in manufacturing and engineering
  • 1.3 Identify and document qualifications for occupations, their requirements and how they are achieved
2. Develop a career plan
  • 2.1 Determine career paths within manufacturing and engineering
  • 2.2 Develop a training plan for entry into and progression through the determined career paths
  • 2.3 Assess and describe own skills and interests
  • 2.4 Develop a strategy for gaining access to an identified occupation
3. Review plan
  • 3.1 Discuss plan with appropriate people
  • 3.2 Amend plan, as necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI702 MEMPE005A Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIV9 MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways Qualification