VET Manufacturing & Engineering

Certificate I in Engineering

& SOA towards certificate II Engineering Pathways


QUALIFICATION CODE    MEM10119


UNIT VALUE                       2 units Preliminary | 2 units HSC


COURSE DURATION         2 years


HOURS                               240


ATAR                                   No


COURSE COST                  Refer to your school for course costs

 

The Certificate I in Engineering and SOA towards Certificate II in Engineering Pathways will equip students with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.

Students undertaking this program will work on lathes and milling machines as well as learning about hand and power tools and precision measurement tools. Students will have the opportunity to learn welding skills using manual metal arc and gas metal arc process as well as the oxy acetylene welding.

Assessments 

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation
  • Student Demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Tests
Units

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units of competency:

  • 6 core units; plus
  • 4 elective units.

Units of competency include:

  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools
  • MEM18002 Use power tools/handheld operations
  • MEMPE001 Use engineering workshop machines
  • MEMPE002 Use electric welding machines
  • MEMPE003 Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment
  • MEMPE004 Use fabrication equipment
  • MEMPE007 Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms

Is this course for me?

What skills will help with this course?
  • Enjoy technical and engineering activities
  • Good with hands
  • Enjoy practical and manual activities
  • Able to work efficiently
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Safety-conscious
  • Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
What career path can I follow with this course?
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Machinist
  • Equipment Maintainer & Repairer
  • Plant Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Design Engineer
  • CNC Operator
  • Mechanical and Maintenance Engineer
How can I further my study?

Further training options in specific fields include:

  • Engineering – Fabrication Trade
  • Engineering – Mechanical Trade
  • Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade
  • Engineering – Technical
  • Boating Services
What will I learn?
  • Position and hold metal stock or products to enable work to be carried out
  • Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
  • Solder or spot-weld components using electrical spot or butt welding machines
  • Operate power hammers, presses or other cutting and shaping tools and machines
  • Transport tools, materials and work pieces to & from sites or workbenches
  • Hand tools to tradespersons & hold tools not immediately required
  • Clean and prepare working surfaces.
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