Modification History
Release 1. New qualification.
Qualification Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work as a technician either individually or as a member of a team supporting prototyping in large engineering or manufacturing projects. The qualification covers skills and knowledge in engineering materials, engineering systems, design and planning processes, and mechanical, mechatronic, and production engineering.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 20
- Five core units
- Fifteen elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of one Group A unit
- a minimum of seven Group B units
- a minimum of four Group C units
- other units to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen. These may come from Groups A, B, C, or D or (up to three units) from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
CORE UNITS
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
* |
MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
* |
MEM30007 |
Select common engineering materials |
|
MEM30012 |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
|
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Prerequisites for elective units must be completed. Prerequisites only count towards the number of electives required for a group if they are listed in that group. See individual units for details of prerequisites.
Group A – Prototyping specialist electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM234039 |
Provide technical support for prototyping in large engineering and fabrication projects |
|
MEM234040 |
Plan space allocation for large steel based fabrication and construction projects |
* |
MEM23123 |
Evaluate manufacturing processes |
Group B – Prototyping planning and coordination electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09229 |
Read and interpret technical drawings |
|
MEM14001 |
Schedule material deliveries |
* |
MEM14002 |
Undertake basic process planning |
* |
MEM14003 |
Undertake basic production scheduling |
* |
MEM14089 |
Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM14090 |
Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM16012 |
Interpret technical specifications and manuals |
* |
MEM22012 |
Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation |
* |
MEM22013 |
Coordinate engineering projects |
* |
MEM22014 |
Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations |
* |
MEM22015 |
Source and estimate engineering materials requirements |
* |
MEM22017 |
Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development |
* |
MEM234020 |
Coordinate small lot manufacture using rapid manufacture processes |
|
MEM234027 |
Plan and manage materials supply for an engineering project or manufacturing operation |
|
MEM234028 |
Produce and manage technical documentation |
|
MEM234029 |
Produce and manage technical publications |
|
MEM234036 |
Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management |
* |
MEM234038 |
Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management |
|
MEM234041 |
Manage steel supply for major fabrication projects |
|
MEM29006 |
Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering |
|
MSMOPS401 |
Trial new process or product |
|
MSS404062 |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
|
MSS405025 |
Analyse and map a value stream |
|
MSS405045 |
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations |
|
MSS405056 |
Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability |
* |
MSS405076 |
Facilitate the development of a new product |
* |
MSS405078 |
Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices |
|
PMBTECH502E |
Analyse production trials |
* |
PMBTECH506E |
Analyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding |
* |
Group C – Technical electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09155 |
Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) |
* |
MEM09156 |
Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) |
* |
MEM09203 |
Measure and sketch site information |
|
MEM14085 |
Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques |
* |
MEM14086 |
Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques |
* |
MEM14087 |
Apply manufactured product design techniques |
* |
MEM14088 |
Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications |
* |
MEM14091 |
Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM14092 |
Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM15001 |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
* |
MEM15007 |
Conduct product and/or process capability studies |
* |
MEM15008 |
Perform advanced statistical quality control |
* |
MEM23003 |
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations |
* |
MEM23004 |
Apply technical mathematics |
|
MEM23063 |
Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests |
* |
MEM23109 |
Apply engineering mechanic principles |
* |
MEM23111 |
Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications |
* |
MEM23112 |
Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications |
* |
MEM29001 |
Work in Industry 4.0 |
|
MEM29006 |
Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering |
|
MEM29012 |
Access and use a digital twin for operational purposes |
|
MEM48030 |
Apply materials selection analysis techniques |
* |
MSS404056 |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
|
PMBTECH401E |
Predict polymer properties and characteristics |
|
PMBTECH505E |
Choose polymer materials for an application |
* |
Group D – General electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09210 |
Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system |
* |
MEM09220 |
Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings |
* |
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
* |
MEM12003 |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
* |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
* |
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
* |
MEM12025 |
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations |
* |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
|
MEM14006 |
Plan work activities |
* |
MEM16010 |
Write reports |
* |
MEM16014 |
Report technical information |
* |
MEM30031 |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
|
MEM30033 |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models |
* |
MEM48031 |
Select ceramic and glass materials for engineering and manufacturing applications |
|
MEM48032 |
Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications |
|
MEM48033 |
Apply chemistry principles to materials used manufacturing and engineering processes |
|
MSS402084 |
Undertake root cause analysis |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2