Qualification details

Modification History

ISC upgrade to include new units in elective banks. Refer to Mapping of Changes.

Description

The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems are:

• completion of all core units of competency listed below, and
• completion of Group A production stream units from the list below to the value of at least 40 points, and
• completion of Group B specialisation units from the list below to bring the total value of elective units to at least 73 points.

Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).

Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate III. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.

Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.

Additional qualification descriptors 

The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification: Surface Finishing; Marine Craft Surface Finishing.

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Packaging Rules

Core Units 

• select all of the units from this list

Elective Units 

Group A  - Production stream units 

• select units from this list to the value of at least 40 points

Unit code	Unit title	P
MEM03001B	Perform manual production assembly	4
MEM03002B	Perform precision assembly	4
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly	4
MEM03004B	Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)	8
MEM03005B	Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production)	8
MEM03006B	Set assembly stations	2
MEM04001B	Operate melting furnaces	4
MEM04002B	Perform gravity die casting	2
MEM04003B	Operate pressure die casting machine	4
MEM04004B	Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding	4
MEM04006B	Operate sand moulding and core making machines	8
MEM05001B	Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components	4
MEM05002B	Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering	4
MEM05003B	Perform soft soldering	2
MEM05027A	Perform aluminothermic welding	2
MEM06003C	Carry out heat treatment	6
MEM06004B	Select heat treatment processes and test finished product	6
MEM06006C	Repair springs	4
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	2
MEM07003B	Perform machine setting (routine)	4
MEM07004B	Perform machine setting (complex)	8
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process	4
MEM07025B	Perform advanced machine/process operation	6
MEM07026B	Perform advanced plastic processing	6
MEM07027B	Perform advanced press operations	6
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes	2
MEM08001B	Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work	4
MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating	4
MEM08003C	Perform electroplating operations	6
MEM08004B	Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods	4
MEM08005B	Prepare and produce specialised coatings	4
MEM08006B	Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium	2
MEM08007B	Control surface finish production and finished product quality	4
MEM08008B	Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process	3
MEM08009C	Make up solutions	2
MEM08010B	Manually finish/polish materials	6
MEM08011B	Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means	2
MEM08012B	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)	4
MEM08013B	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)	4
MEM08014B	Apply protective coatings (basic)	4
MEM08015B	Apply protective coatings (advanced)	4
MEM08016B	Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions	1
MEM08018B	Electroplate engineering coatings	6
MEM08019B	Electroplate protective finishes	6
MEM08020B	Electroplate decorative finishes	6
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	4
MEM11001C	Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment	4
MEM11002C	Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment	4
MEM11003B	Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex scaffolding/equipment	4
MEM11004B	Undertake dogging	4
MEM11005B	Pick and process order	4
MEM11006B	Perform production packaging	2
MEM11007B	Administer inventory procedures	4
MEM11008B	Package materials (stores and warehouse)	2
MEM11009B	Handle/move bulk fluids/gases	4
MEM11010B	Operate mobile load shifting equipment	4
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	2
MEM11012B	Purchase materials	6
MEM11013B	Undertake warehouse receival process	4
MEM11014B	Undertake warehouse dispatch process	4
MEM11015B	Manage warehouse inventory system	6
MEM11016B	Order materials	2
MEM11017B	Organise and lead stocktakes	4
MEM11018B	Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and/or dispatch system	6
MEM11019B	Undertake tool store procedures	4
MEM11020B	Perform advanced warehouse computer operations	4
MEM11021B	Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment	2
MEM11022B	Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment	4
MEM11023A	Operate a bridge and gantry crane	4
MEM11024A	Undertake basic rigging*	4
MEM11025A	Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity	4
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices	2
MEM12002B	Perform electrical/electronic measurement	2
MEM12019B	Measure components using coordinate measuring machine	4
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	2
MEM13004B	Work safely with molten metals/glass	2
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control	2
MEM15003B	Use improvement processes in team activities	4
MEM15004B	Perform inspection	2
MEM15005B	Select and control inspection processes and procedures	4
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	2
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	2
MEM18098A	Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing*	2
MEM26001A	Lay up composites using open moulding techniques	6
MEM26002A	Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques	6
MEM26003A	Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques	6
MEM26004A	Make basic plugs for composites fabrication	3
MEM26005A	Make basic moulds for composites fabrication	3
MEM26006A	Mark and cut out sheets for composite use	4
MEM26007A	Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product	4
MEM26008A	Select and use resin systems appropriate for product	4
MEM26009A	Select and use cores and fillers appropriate for product	2
MEM26010A	Store and handle composite materials	2
MEM26011A	Determine materials and techniques for a composite component or product*	6
MEM26012A	Record and trial work processes for one-off composite products	4
MEM26013A	Select and use composite processes or systems appropriate for product	4
MEM26014A	Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions	4
MEM26015A	Select and apply repair techniques	6
MEM26016A	Select and use joining techniques	6
MEM26017A	Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces	4
MEM26018A	Organise composite trials	4
MEM26019A	Finish a composite product	4
MEM26020A	Identify and interpret required standards for composites	2
CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform dogging	0
CPCCLRG3001A	Licence to perform rigging basic level	0
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level	0
CPCCLSF3001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level	0
TLILIC0012A	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)	1
TLILIC2001A	Licence to operate a forklift truck	0
TLILIC2002A	Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck	0
TLILIC3003A	Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane	0
TLILIC3006A	Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than three tonnes capacity)	0

Group B  - Specialisation units 

• select units from this list to bring the total value of Production stream and Specialisation units to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites.

Unit code	Unit title	P
MEM03001B	Perform manual production assembly	4
MEM03002B	Perform precision assembly	4
MEM03003B	Perform sheet and plate assembly	4
MEM03004B	Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)	8
MEM03005B	Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production)	8
MEM03006B	Set assembly stations	2
MEM04001B	Operate melting furnaces	4
MEM04002B	Perform gravity die casting	2
MEM04003B	Operate pressure die casting machine	4
MEM04004B	Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding	4
MEM04005C	Produce moulds and cores by hand (jobbing)	16
MEM04006B	Operate sand moulding and core making machines	8
MEM04007B	Pour molten metal	4
MEM04008B	Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings	4
MEM04010B	Develop and manufacture wood patterns	20
MEM04011B	Produce polymer patterns	8
MEM04012B	Assemble plated patterns	8
MEM04013B	Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns	2
MEM04014B	Develop and manufacture production patterns	8
MEM04015B	Develop and manufacture vacuum forming moulds and associated equipment	6
MEM04018B	Perform general woodworking machine operations	4
MEM04019B	Perform refractory installation and repair	4
MEM05001B	Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components	4
MEM05002B	Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering	4
MEM05003B	Perform soft soldering	2
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding	2
MEM05005B	Carry out mechanical cutting	2
MEM05006C	Perform brazing and/or silver soldering	2
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	2
MEM05009C	Perform automated thermal cutting	2
MEM05011D	Assemble fabricated components	8
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	2
MEM05013C	Perform manual production welding	2
MEM05014C	Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications	2
MEM05015D	Weld using manual metal arc welding process	4
MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process	4
MEM05019D	Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process	4
MEM05023C	Weld using submerged arc welding process	4
MEM05041B	Weld using powder flame spraying	4
MEM05047B	Weld using flux core arc welding process	4
MEM05049B	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	2
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	2
MEM05051A	Select welding processes	2
MEM05052A	Apply safe welding practices	4
MEM05053A	Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines	4
MEM05054A	Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines	4
MEM06001B	Perform hand forging	4
MEM06002B	Perform hammer forging	4
MEM06003C	Carry out heat treatment	6
MEM06004B	Select heat treatment processes and test finished product	6
MEM06005B	Perform drop and upset forging	4
MEM06006C	Repair springs	4
MEM06007B	Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing	2
MEM06008A	Hammer forge complex shapes	4
MEM06009A	Hand forge complex shapes	4
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	2
MEM07002B	Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations	4
MEM07003B	Perform machine setting (routine)	4
MEM07004B	Perform machine setting (complex)	8
MEM07005C	Perform general machining	8
MEM07010B	Perform tool and cutter grinding operations	4
MEM07013B	Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines	4
MEM07014B	Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining operations	4
MEM07015B	Set computer controlled machines/processes	2
MEM07016C	Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes	4
MEM07018C	Write basic NC/CNC programs	4
MEM07019C	Program NC/CNC machining centre	2
MEM07022C	Program CNC wire cut machines	2
MEM07024B	Operate and monitor machine/process	4
MEM07025B	Perform advanced machine/process operation	6
MEM07026B	Perform advanced plastic processing	6
MEM07027B	Perform advanced press operations	6
MEM07028B	Operate computer controlled machines/processes	2
MEM07029B	Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters	4
MEM07030C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)	8
MEM07031C	Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)	4
MEM07032B	Use workshop machines for basic operations	2
MEM07033B	Operate and monitor basic boiler	6
MEM07034A	Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler	4
MEM07040A	Set multistage integrated processes	6
MEM08001B	Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work	4
MEM08002C	Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating	4
MEM08003C	Perform electroplating operations	6
MEM08004B	Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods	4
MEM08005B	Prepare and produce specialised coatings	4
MEM08006B	Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium	2
MEM08007B	Control surface finish production and finished product quality	4
MEM08008B	Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process	3
MEM08009C	Make up solutions	2
MEM08010B	Manually finish/polish materials	6
MEM08011B	Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means	2
MEM08012B	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)	4
MEM08013B	Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)	4
MEM08014B	Apply protective coatings (basic)	4
MEM08015B	Apply protective coatings (advanced)	4
MEM08016B	Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions	1
MEM08018B	Electroplate engineering coatings	6
MEM08019B	Electroplate protective finishes	6
MEM08020B	Electroplate decorative finishes	6
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	4
MEM09011B	Apply basic engineering design concepts	6
MEM09022A	Create 2D code files using computer aided manufacturing system	4
MEM10002B	Terminate and connect electrical wiring	3
MEM10004B	Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters	2
MEM10011B	Terminate and connect specialist cables	3
MEM10013A	Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework	6
MEM11001C	Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment	4
MEM11002C	Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment	4
MEM11003B	Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex scaffolding/equipment	4
MEM11004B	Undertake dogging	4
MEM11005B	Pick and process order	4
MEM11006B	Perform production packaging	2
MEM11007B	Administer inventory procedures	4
MEM11008B	Package materials (stores and warehouse)	2
MEM11009B	Handle/move bulk fluids/gases	4
MEM11010B	Operate mobile load shifting equipment	4
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling	2
MEM11012B	Purchase materials	6
MEM11013B	Undertake warehouse receival process	4
MEM11014B	Undertake warehouse dispatch process	4
MEM11015B	Manage warehouse inventory system	6
MEM11016B	Order materials	2
MEM11017B	Organise and lead stocktakes	4
MEM11018B	Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and/or dispatch system	6
MEM11019B	Undertake tool store procedures	4
MEM11020B	Perform advanced warehouse computer operations	4
MEM11021B	Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment	2
MEM11022B	Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment	4
MEM12001B	Use comparison and basic measuring devices	2
MEM12002B	Perform electrical/electronic measurement	2
MEM11023A	Operate a bridge and gantry crane	4
MEM11024A	Undertake basic rigging*	4
MEM11025A	Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity	4
MEM12003B	Perform precision mechanical measurement	2
MEM12004B	Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement	4
MEM12019B	Measure components using coordinate measuring machine	4
MEM12020B	Set and operate coordinate measuring machine	2
MEM12025A	Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations	2
MEM13001B	Perform emergency first aid	1
MEM13002B	Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace	3
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	2
MEM13004B	Work safely with molten metals/glass	2
MEM13006B	Collect and evaluate occupational health and safety data for an enterprise or section of an enterprise	4
MEM13010A	Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment	4
MEM13013B	Work safely with ionizing radiation	4
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control	2
MEM15003B	Use improvement processes in team activities	4
MEM15004B	Perform inspection	2
MEM15005B	Select and control inspection processes and procedures	4
MEM16002C	Conduct formal interviews and negotiations	4
MEM16004B	Perform internal/external customer service	2
MEM16005A	Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities	2
MEM16011A	Communicate with individuals and small groups	2
MEM16013A	Operate in a self-directed team	2
MEM17001B	Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace	2
MEM17002B	Conduct workplace assessment	2
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	2
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	2
MEM18003C	Use tools for precision work	4
MEM18010C	Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording	4
MEM18045B	Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply	4
MEM18049C	Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.	3
MEM18055B	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	3
MEM18063B	Terminate signal and data cables	4
MEM18071B	Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components	2
MEM18072B	Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies	4
MEM18084A	Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems	4
MEM18085A	Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances	6
MEM18086B	Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems	4
MEM18098A	Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing*	2
MEM19001B	Perform jewellery metal casting	6
MEM19002B	Prepare jewellery illustrations	4
MEM19003B	Handle gem materials	2
MEM19004B	Handle and examine gemstone materials	6
MEM19005B	Produce three-dimensional precision items	8
MEM19006B	Replace watch batteries	1
MEM19007B	Perform gemstone setting	6
MEM19009B	Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process	1
MEM19010B	Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process	2
MEM19011B	Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process	2
MEM19012B	Produce jewellery wax model	4
MEM19014B	Perform hand engraving	4
MEM19015B	Perform jewellery enamelling	4
MEM19016B	Construct jewellery components	4
MEM19017B	Fabricate jewellery items	6
MEM19020B	Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms	4
MEM19021B	Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms	6
MEM20001A	Produce keys	4
MEM20002A	Assemble and test lock mechanisms	6
MEM20003A	Install and upgrade locks and hardware	4
MEM20004A	Gain entry	4
MEM20006A	Maintain and service mechanical locking devices	6
MEM20014A	Perform a site security survey	2
MEM24001B	Perform basic penetrant testing	2
MEM24002B	Perform penetrant testing	4
MEM24003B	Perform basic magnetic particle testing	2
MEM25001B	Apply fibre-reinforced materials	2
MEM25002B	Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures	4
MEM25003B	Set up marine vessel structures	4
MEM25004B	Fair and shape surfaces	2
MEM25005B	Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components	8
MEM25006B	Undertake marine sheathing operations	2
MEM25007B	Maintain marine vessel surfaces	4
MEM25008B	Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures	4
MEM25009B	Form timber shapes using hot processes	2
MEM25010B	Perform fitout procedures	4
MEM25011B	Install marine systems	8
MEM25012B	Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems	6
MEM25013B	Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds	12
MEM25014B	Perform marine slipping operations	2
MEM25015A	Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries	2
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	4
MEM50002B	Work safely on marine craft	1
MEM50003B	Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment	1
MEM50004B	Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes	1
MEM50009B	Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat	2
MSAENV472B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	4
AURV225908A	Carry out panel repairs	4
CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform dogging	0
CPCCLRG3001A	Licence to perform rigging basic level	0
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level	0
CPCCLSF3001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level	0
TLILIC0012A	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)	1
TLILIC2001A	Licence to operate a forklift truck	0
TLILIC2002A	Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck	0
TLILIC3003A	Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane	0
TLILIC3006A	Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than three tonnes capacity)	0
PMBPROD291B	Operate resin infusion moulding equipment	2
PMBPROD294B	Operate resin transfer moulding equipment	2
PMBPROD298B	Operate equipment using pre-pregs material	2
PMBPROD391B	Produce composites using resin infusion	4
PMBPROD394B	Produce composites using resin transfer moulding	4
PMBPROD398B	Produce composites using pre-pregs	4