Modification History
Release 2. Mandatory training contract pathway added.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade.
Qualification Description
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a composites tradesperson within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries, or other industries where composites tradespersons work. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of composites work, including laying up composites, selecting, handling, using and storing materials and components, undertaking repairs and modifications, adjusting resin chemicals and selecting and using joining techniques.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to working as a composites tradesperson.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering – Composites Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of 6 points from Group A
- elective units of competency to a minimum value of 34 points from Group B
- elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group C to bring the total value to 96 points.
Appropriate Group C elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from other MEM qualifications and other endorsed Training Packages where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a composites trade environment.
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points 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 Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.
Prerequisites
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.
Core units of competency
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
|
MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
4 |
* |
|
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
2 |
* |
|
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
5 |
* |
|
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
3 |
* |
|
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
2 |
|
|
MEM14006 |
Plan work activities |
4 |
* |
|
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
2 |
* |
|
MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
2 |
* |
|
MEM17003 |
Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
2 |
* |
|
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
2 |
* |
|
MEM18002 |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
2 |
* |
|
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
3 |
Elective units of competency
Group A
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
|
MEM26001 |
Lay up composites using open moulding techniques |
6 |
* |
|
MEM26002 |
Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques |
6 |
* |
|
MEM26003 |
Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques |
6 |
* |
Group B
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
|
MEM26004 |
Make basic plugs for composites fabrication |
3 |
* |
|
MEM26005 |
Make basic moulds for composites fabrication |
3 |
* |
|
MEM26006 |
Mark and cut out sheets for composite use |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26007 |
Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26008 |
Select and use resin systems appropriate for product |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26009 |
Select and use cores and fillers appropriate for product |
2 |
* |
|
MEM26010 |
Store and handle composite materials |
2 |
* |
|
MEM26011 |
Determine materials and techniques for a composite component or product |
6 |
* |
|
MEM26012 |
Record and trial work processes for one-off composite products |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26013 |
Select and use composite processes or systems appropriate for product |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26014 |
Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26015 |
Select and apply repair techniques |
6 |
* |
|
MEM26016 |
Select and use joining techniques |
6 |
* |
|
MEM26017 |
Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26018 |
Organise composite trials |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26019 |
Finish a composite product |
4 |
* |
|
MEM26020 |
Identify and interpret required standards for composites |
2 |
* |
Group C
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
Prereq |
|
MEM11016 |
Order materials |
2 |
* |
|
MEM13001 |
Perform emergency first aid |
1 |
* |
|
MEM13002 |
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
3 |
* |
|
MEM13003 |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
2 |
* |
|
MEM15004 |
Perform inspection |
2 |
* |
|
MEM16004 |
Perform internal/external customer service |
2 |
* |
|
MEM16005 |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
2 |
* |
|
MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
4 |
|
|
TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
0 |
|
|
TLILIC0002 |
Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) |
1 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade.
Links
The MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide is available from VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2
