Modification History
Release 2. Mandatory training contract pathway added.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31215 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician. Updated unit codes.
Qualification Description
This qualification provides competencies in the ability to select, set up and install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial environments, including oil/gas installations, mine sites, processing plants and the like. The qualification covers the Essential Performance Capabilities as required by electrical regulators and includes a capstone assessment.
This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.
Persons engaged in training towards this qualification must provide evidence of workplace experience to assist assessment against the units of competency and for any license application.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to working as an Engineering Tradesperson – Industrial Electrician.
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.
This qualification is designed to support an application in each state and territory for a license to practise as an electrician. Other supporting documentation may be required. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering – Industrial Electrician, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:
- all core units of competency listed below (totalling 90 points) and
- elective units of competency to the value of 6 points, to bring the total value to 96 points.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to individual units for details). All prerequisites have been included in the units listed.
Core units of competency
Select all of the units from this list
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Points |
*P |
|
MEM10016 |
Terminate and test electrical wiring and accessories |
4 |
* |
|
MEM10018 |
Select cable types and sizes to suit loads and electrical installation environment |
4 |
|
|
MEM10019 |
Select circuit protection devices by type and rating, fit to switchboards and install earthing |
2 |
* |
|
MEM10020 |
Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories, appliances and equipment |
4 |
* |
|
MEM10021 |
Inspect, test and verify electrical installations |
4 |
* |
|
MEM10022 |
Commission and decommission high and low voltage equipment or installations |
2 |
|
|
MEM10023 |
Design and connect control switching of circuits for building services and industrial equipment |
4 |
* |
|
MEM10024 |
Install and troubleshoot luminaires and ancillary equipment |
2 |
* |
|
MEM10025 |
Undertake a capstone assessment |
1 |
* |
|
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
5 |
* |
|
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
3 |
|
|
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
2 |
|
|
MEM13017 |
Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards associated with licensed electrical work |
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 |
* |
|
MEM18100 |
Fault-find, test and rectify AC machines and circuits |
4 |
* |
|
MEM18102 |
Fault-find, test and rectify single and three-phase transformers |
4 |
* |
|
MEM18103 |
Fault-find, test and rectify electrical circuits and equipment |
4 |
* |
|
MEM18104 |
Dismantle, replace and assemble electrical components and equipment |
3 |
* |
|
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
3 |
|
|
UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
2 |
|
|
UEENEEE104A |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
5 |
* |
|
UEENEEE107A |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
4 |
* |
|
UEENEEG101A |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
5 |
* |
|
UEENEEG102A |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits |
5 |
* |
Elective units of competency
Select units to the value of 4 points from the list below or from any MEM Certificate III qualification.
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Points |
P* |
|
MEM05001 |
Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components |
4 |
* |
|
MEM05012 |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
2 |
* |
|
MEM05050 |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
2 |
* |
|
MEM07032 |
Use workshop machines for basic operations |
2 |
* |
|
MEM13016 |
Work in hazardous areas |
2 |
* |
|
MEM18105 |
Disconnect and reconnect high voltage fixed wired equipment |
3 |
* |
|
MEM18106 |
Terminate communication and data cables |
4 |
* |
|
MEM18108 |
Troubleshoot analog and digital electronic equipment |
4 |
* |
|
MEM18109 |
Troubleshoot instrumentation systems and equipment |
4 |
* |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31219 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM31215 Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician.
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
