Qualification details

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Read, interpret and analyse information on specifications, design briefs, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents
• Research, organise, analyse and communicate complex information from reference texts, manufacturer's catalogues and industrial magazines, websites, use of phone, email and fax
• Communicate effectively across a range of communication networks in the workplace, including attending meetings and facilitating small group discussions and meetings on relevant engineering and trade related issues, writing memos or letters, making telephone calls
• Produce, interpret and analyse engineering drawings, charts and graphs
• Prepare and disseminate verbal or written technical information, instructions, work plans, reports, specifications and other documentation
• Identify, access, interpret and analyse trade related information in an enterprise, including quality documentation, equipment manufacturer specifications, engineering data sheets, production and maintenance records and national standards.
• Use engineering terminology and language appropriate to the situation and target audience
• Write technical or non-technical reports that include some level of analysis and/or research

Teamwork

• Work alone or as part of a team that may include apprentices, other tradespersons, technicians, engineers and production personnel
• Provide clear and precise information to team members
• Delegate and supervise work where appropriate

Problem-solving

• Analyse information and data from operations, processes, and test results including determining trends from graphical data
• Develop solutions and recommendations to trade related problems based on analysis of data
• Apply mathematical techniques and scientific principles to engineering situations (Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions, basic statistical methods and statistical process control)
• Perform hazard and risk analysis

Initiative and enterprise

• Be capable of applying trade related skills and knowledgein new and different situations and contexts
• Apply statistical processes to make recommendations solutions for equipment and and process improvements or to improve sustainabity of operations
• Make modifications to work plans and schedules to overcome unforeseen difficulties or developments
• Initiate significant modifications to plant and equipment that lead to desired changes in performance

Planning and organising

• Organise, sort, categorise and sequence information
• Select and use planning techniques and tools to plan, sequence and prioritise work operations
• Prepare, monitor and review work plans, schedules, programs and budgets

Self-management

• Carry out work within given timeframe, process and quality constraints
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures and legislative requirements
• Monitor work to ensure compliance with legislation, codes and national standards

Learning

• Use manuals, online help and other reference materials as required to research technical information and data suitable and appropriate for advanced trade and technician applications
• Identify and consult appropriate personnel and technical experts or other reference sources to obtain/verify information
• Provide and communicate information to other team members
• Provide on the job training and monitor trainee progress
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, codes and standards.

Technology

• Use computing technology to access, input and store information
• Apply engineering knowledge and principles
• Search computer databases and internet for technical information and data suitable and appropriate for advanced trade applications
• Inspect engineering plant, equipment and systems for optimum operation and undertake modifications as required

Unit code 

Unit title 

MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit code 

Unit title 

MEM12024A

Perform computations

MEM13013B

Work safely with ionising radiation

MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

MEM18001C

Use hand tools

MEM24001B

Perform basic penetrant testing

MEM24003B

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

MEM24005B

Perform basic eddy current testing

MEM24007B

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

MEM24009B

Perform basic radiographic testing

MEM30001A

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

MEM30003A

Produce detailed engineering drawings

MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

MEM30008A

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

MEM30009A

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

MEM30010A

Set up basic hydraulic circuits

MEM30011A

Set up basic pneumatic circuits

MEM30013A

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout

MEM30014A

Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste

MEM30015A

Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements

MEM30016A

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

MEM30017A

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

MEM30018A

Undertake basic process planning

MEM30019A

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

MEM30021A

Prepare a simple production schedule

MEM30022A

Undertake supervised procurement activities

MEM30023A

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product

MEM30024A

Participate in quality assurance techniques

MEM30025A

Analyse a simple electrical system circuit

MEM30026A

Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits

MEM30027A

Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers

MEM30028A

Assist in sales of technical products/systems

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Prerequisites:

Where a unit has prerequisites then those prerequisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in the table above.

Unit code 

Unit title 

MEM09141A

Represent mechanical engineering designs

MEM09142A

Represent mechatronic engineering designs

MEM09004B

Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting

MEM09005B

Perform basic engineering detail drafting

MEM12005B

Calibrate measuring equipment

MEM12022B

Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)

MEM12025A

Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

MEM13010A

Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment

MEM14001B

Schedule material deliveries

MEM14002B

Undertake basic process planning

MEM14003B

Undertake basic production scheduling

MEM14081A

Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects

MEM14082A

Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects

MEM15007B

Conduct product and/or process capability studies

MEM15008B

Perform advanced statistical quality control

MEM15010B

Perform laboratory procedures

MEM15011B

Exercise external quality assurance

MEM15012B

Maintain/supervise application of quality procedures

MEM18016B

Analyse plant/equipment condition monitoring results

MEM22002A

Manage self in the engineering environment

MEM22006A

Source and estimate materials

MEM22009A

Manage technical sales and promotion

MEM23001A

Apply advanced mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

MEM23002A

Apply calculus in engineering situations

MEM23003A

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

MEM23041A

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

MEM23051A

Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations

MEM23061A

Select and test mechanical engineering materials

MEM23062A

Select and test mechatronic engineering materials

MEM23071A

Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

MEM23072A

Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

MEM24002B

Perform penetrant testing

MEM24004B

Perform magnetic particle testing

MEM24006B

Perform eddy current testing

MEM24008B

Perform ultrasonic testing

MEM24010B

Perform radiographic testing

MEM24011B

Establish non destructive tests

MEM24012C

Apply metallurgy principles

MSACMS601A

Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMS602A

Manage a value chain

MSACMS603A

Develop manufacturing related business plans

MSACMC610A

Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations

MSACMC611A

Manage people relationships

MSACMC612A

Manage workplace learning

MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

MSACMT620A

Develop quick changeover procedures

MSACMT621A

Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system

MSACMT630A

Optimise cost of product

MSACMT631A

Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT640A

Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT650A

Determine and improve process capability

MSACMT660A

Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing

MSACMT661A

Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes

MSACMT670A

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

MSACMT671A

Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT675A

Facilitate the development of a new product

MSACMT681A

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

MSACMS600A

Develop a competitive manufacturing system

MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

MSACMS400A

Implement a competitive manufacturing system

MSACMS401A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSACMC410A

Lead change in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT421A

Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system

MSACMT430A

Improve cost factors in work practices

MSACMT432A

Analyse manual handling processes

MSACMT440A

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT450A

Undertake process capability improvements

MSACMT451A

Mistake proof a production process

MSACMT452A

Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSACMT460A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing

MSACMT461A

Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area

MSACMT481A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

MSACMT482A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

Prerequisites:

Where a unit has prerequisites then those prerequisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in the table above.