Qualification details

Modification History

Release 2 – Equivalent. ISC code correction in Avionic stream to updated unit MEM23086A.

Description

Not Applicable

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, for employment at paraprofessional levels in the aeronautical and avionic fields in the Australian aviation industry, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have requirements that must be met. Units designed to meet these requirements are included as electives in this qualification. Advice on the selection of electives to meet ADF and CASA requirements is given at the end of this qualification.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Packaging Rules

The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM60112 Advanced Diploma of Engineering are:

• completion of the seven (7)  core units of competency listed below, and
• completion of twenty three (23)  elective units, to bring the total number of units to thirty (30) .

Group A and Group B elective units must be selected as follows:

• up to eight (8)  general elective units from the list in Group A
• at least fifteen (15)  specialist elective units from Group B, to bring the total number of elective units to twenty three (23) .

Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed and count towards the required number of elective units (refer to units for details).

Five (5) appropriate Group B electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Advanced Diploma.

Note that the Group A and B elective units listed below include all the MEM units that are approved for selection in this qualification. This meets the NSSC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.

Additional qualification descriptors 

The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification:
Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aeronautical and Avionics.

Core units  

• Select all of the units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM22001A	Perform engineering activities
MEM22002A	Manage self in the engineering environment
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units 

Group A - general  

• Select up to eight (8)  units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA101B	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA105C	Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes	*
MEA107B	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA108B	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation	*
MEA109B	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance	*
MEA270A	Lay out avionic systems	*
MEA271A	Lay out avionic flight management systems	*
MEA340A	Lay out and set up aircraft systems	*
MEA341A	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics	*
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	*
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
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30032A	Produce basic engineering drawings
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) system to create and display 3-D models	*
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.

Group B - specialist  

• Select at least fifteen (15)  units from this list to bring the total number of elective units to twenty three (23) .

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEA272B	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA273A	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA342A	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics	*
MEA349B	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEA350A	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials	*
MEM09143A	Represent aeronautical engineering designs	*
MEM09144A	Represent avionic engineering designs	*
MEM09153A	Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs	*
MEM09154A	Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to avionic engineering designs	*
MEM09155A	Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)	*
MEM09156A	Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)	*
MEM09157A	Perform mechanical engineering design drafting
MEM09158A	Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting
MEM09204A	Produce basic engineering detail drawings	*
MEM09205A	Produce electrical schematic drawings	*
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
MEM14065A	Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects	*
MEM14066A	Plan and design avionic engineering projects	*
MEM14083A	Apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects	*
MEM14084A	Apply avionic engineering fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects	*
MEM14085A	Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
MEM14086A	Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques
MEM14087A	Apply manufactured product design techniques	*
MEM14088A	Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications	*
MEM14089A	Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task	*
MEM14090A	Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task	*
MEM14091A	Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task	*
MEM14092A	Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task	*
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	*
MEM22007A	Manage environmental effects of engineering activities	*
MEM22012A	Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation
MEM22013A	Coordinate engineering projects
MEM22014A	Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations	*
MEM22015A	Source and estimate engineering materials requirements
MEM22017A	Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development
MEM22018A	Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services
MEM23003A	Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations	*
MEM23004A	Apply technical mathematics
MEM23005A	Apply statistics and probability techniques to engineering tasks	*
MEM23006A	Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering	*
MEM23007A	Apply calculus to engineering tasks	*
MEM23008A	Apply advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks	*
MEM23052A	Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEM23063A	Select and test mechanical engineering materials	*
MEM23064A	Select and test mechatronic engineering materials	*
MEM23073A	Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques	*
MEM23074A	Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques	*
MEM23084A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	*
MEM23086A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	*
MEM23095A	Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	*
MEM23096A	Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	*
MEM23097A	Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations	*
MEM23098A	Apply automated systems principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations	*
MEM23109A	Apply engineering mechanic principles	*
MEM23111A	Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications	*
MEM23112A	Investigate electric and electronic controllers in engineering applications	*
MEM23113A	Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components	*
MEM23114A	Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components	*
MEM23115A	Evaluate fluid power systems	*
MEM23116A	Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications	*
MEM23117A	Evaluate microcontroller applications	*
MEM23118A	Apply production and service control techniques	*
MEM23119A	Evaluate continuous improvement processes	*
MEM23120A	Select mechanical machine and equipment components	*
MEM23121A	Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms	*
MEM23122A	Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems	*
MEM23123A	Evaluate manufacturing processes
MEM23124A	Measure and analyse noise and vibration	*
MEM23125A	Evaluate maintenance systems	*
MEM23126A	Evaluate industrial robotic applications	*
MEM23129A	Evaluate thermal loads in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration	*
MEM23130A	Coordinate servicing and fault finding of HVAC/R control systems	*
MEM23131A	Evaluate rapid prototyping applications	*
MEM23132A	Evaluate rapid manufacturing processes	*
MEM23133A	Evaluate rapid tooling applications	*
MEM23134A	Evaluate jigs and fixtures	*
MEM23135A	Evaluate moulding tools and processes	*
MEM23136A	Evaluate stamping and forging tools	*
MEM23137A	Evaluate rolling tools and processes	*
MEM23138A	Evaluate suitability of materials for engineering related applications	*
MEM23141A	Complete a building thermal performance survey	*
MEM23144A	Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system	*
MEM23146A	Contribute to the design of industrial refrigeration systems	*
MEM23147A	Contribute to the design of hydronic systems	*
MEM23149A	Contribute to the design of commercial and industrial exhaust systems	*
MEM23150A	Contribute to the design of heating systems	*
MEM23153A	Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems	*
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
MEM30029A	Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402061A	Use SCADA systems in operations
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS403001A	Implement competitive systems and practices
MSS403002A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403010A	Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
MSS403021A	Facilitate a Just in Time system
MSS403023A	Monitor a levelled pull system of operations
MSS403030A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSS403032A	Analyse manual handling processes
MSS403040A	Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS403051A	Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404050A	Undertake process capability improvements	*
MSS404052A	Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS404060A	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
MSS404061A	Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
MSS404081A	Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSS404082A	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS405001A	Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation
MSS405002A	Analyse and map a value stream
MSS405003A	Manage a value stream
MSS405004A	Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
MSS405005A	Manage competitive systems and practices in an organisation responding to individual and unique customer orders
MSS405010A	Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
MSS405011A	Manage people relationships
MSS405012A	Manage workplace learning
MSS405020A	Develop quick changeover procedures
MSS405021A	Develop a Just in Time system
MSS405022A	Design a process layout
MSS405023A	Develop a levelled pull system for operations and processes
MSS405030A	Optimise cost of product or service
MSS405031A	Undertake value analysis of a product or process costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS405040A	Manage 5S system in an organisation
MSS405050A	Determine and improve process capability	*
MSS405052A	Design an experiment	*
MSS405060A	Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation
MSS405061A	Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
MSS405070A	Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
MSS405075A	Facilitate the development of a new product	*
MSS405081A	Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS405083A	Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical manufacturing business
MSAENV672B	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
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.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for this qualification can also be met by holders of the MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical or the MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical or equivalent subject to the completion of the specified Core units of competency as well as the additional elective units drawn from Group B.

Packaging advice to meet Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements 

In order to meet the requirements of both Regulators for employment as paraprofessionals in aeronautical and avionic fields in the Australian aviation industry, electives must be selected as described below for the Aeronautical and Avionic streams.

Aeronautical stream 

• Select the following seven (7)  units from Group A

MEA101B	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA105C	Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes*
MEA107B	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA108B	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation*
MEA109B	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals*
MEA340A	Lay out and set up aircraft systems*
MEA341A	Apply basic aircraft design characteristics*

• Select the following twelve (12)  units from Group B

MEA342A	Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics*
MEA349B	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEA350A	Select and test aeronautical engineering materials*
MEM09143A	Represent aeronautical engineering designs*
MEM09153A	Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs*
MEM14065A	Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects*
MEM14083A	Apply aeronautical fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects*
MEM23052A	Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEM23073A	Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques*
MEM23084A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations*
MEM23095A	Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations*
MEM23097A	Apply automated systems principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations*

To bring the total number of electives to twenty three (23) , another four units are to be selected as follows:

• a minimum of three (3)  additional units must be chosen from Group B
• a maximum of one (1)  additional unit can be chosen from Group A, or from the Advanced Diploma level units in the MEA11 Aeroskills Training Package.

Avionic stream 

• Select the following seven (7)  units from Group A

MEA101B	Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA105C	Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes*
MEA107B	Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA108B	Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation*
MEA109B	Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals*
MEA270A	Lay out avionic systems*
MEA271A	Lay out avionic flight management systems*

• Select the following ten (10)  units from Group B

MEA272B	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA273A	Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEM09144A	Represent avionic engineering designs*
MEM09154A	Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to avionic engineering designs*
MEM14066A	Plan and design avionic engineering projects*
MEM14084A	Apply avionic fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects*
MEM23074A	Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques*
MEM23086A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations*
MEM23096A	Apply avionic system design principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations*
MEM23098A	Apply automated systems principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations*

To bring the total number of electives to twenty three (23) , another six (6)  units are to be selected as follows:

• a minimum of five (5)  additional units must be chosen from Group B
• a maximum of one (1)  additional unit can be chosen from Group A, or from Advanced Diploma level units in the MEA11 Aeroskills Training Package.