Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM60112 Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
Qualification Description
This qualification defines skills and knowledge required to undertake para-professional and advanced technician work across a range of discipline areas including mechanical, mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering drafting and heating ventilation air-conditioning and refrigeration in manufacturing and engineering. The qualification provides the opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and technical skills in either a specific discipline area or across a broad field of para-professional and technical work and learning.
This qualification should not be used for VET in Schools unless the students are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.
In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
The requirement for achievement of the MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering is the achievement of competence in thirty (30) units of competency made up of:
- all seven (7) core units of competency listed below, and
- up to eight (8) general elective units from Group A
- at least fifteen (15) specialist elective units from Group B to bring the total number of elective units to twenty-three (23)
A maximum of five (5) Group B elective units, that are relevant to work as engineering para-professional and advanced technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries and do not duplicate skills and knowledge already available in units within this qualification, may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma qualifications in this Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion in Advanced Diploma qualifications. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in an advanced technical engineering environment.
The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification:
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechatronics)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Manufacturing)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Maintenance)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Drafting)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Avionic)
No other descriptor can be used.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite units count towards the total number of units. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the qualification.
Core units of competency
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
* |
MEM16008 |
Interact with computing technology |
* |
MEM22001 |
Perform engineering activities |
* |
MEM22002 |
Manage self in the engineering environment |
* |
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 of competency
Group A
Select a maximum of eight (8) units of competency from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
CPCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
|
MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
* |
MEM09223 |
Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing |
* |
MEM09224 |
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections |
* |
MEM09229 |
Read and interpret technical engineering drawings |
|
MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
* |
MEM12002 |
Perform electrical/electronic measurement |
* |
MEM12003 |
Perform precision mechanical measurement |
* |
MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
* |
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
* |
MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
|
MEM13018 |
Work safely with ionizing radiation |
|
MEM13019 |
Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace |
|
MEM15001 |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
* |
MEM15004 |
Perform inspection |
* |
MEM15005 |
Select and control inspection processes and procedures |
* |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
* |
MEM24001 |
Perform basic penetrant testing |
* |
MEM24003 |
Perform basic magnetic particle testing |
* |
MEM24005 |
Perform basic eddy current testing |
* |
MEM24007 |
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing |
* |
MEM24009 |
Perform basic radiographic testing |
* |
MEM30005 |
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
* |
MEM30006 |
Calculate stresses in simple structures |
* |
MEM30008 |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications |
|
MEM30009 |
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems |
* |
MEM30010 |
Set up basic hydraulic circuits |
|
MEM30011 |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
|
MEM30013 |
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout |
|
MEM30014 |
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste |
|
MEM30015 |
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements |
|
MEM30016 |
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain |
|
MEM30017 |
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools |
|
MEM30018 |
Undertake basic process planning |
|
MEM30019 |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MEM30020 |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
|
MEM30021 |
Prepare a simple production schedule |
|
MEM30022 |
Undertake supervised procurement activities |
|
MEM30023 |
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product |
|
MEM30024 |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
* |
MEM30025 |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
* |
MEM30026 |
Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits |
* |
MEM30027 |
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers |
|
MEM30028 |
Assist in sales of technical products |
|
MEM30031 |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
|
MEM30032 |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
|
MEM30033 |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models |
* |
MEM48003 |
Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes |
|
MEM48004 |
Interpret basic binary phase diagrams |
|
MEM48005 |
Apply basic knowledge of casting operations |
|
MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
|
MSMSUP390 |
Use structured problem-solving tools |
|
MSS402062 |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
|
MSS402084 |
Undertake root cause analysis |
|
MSS402086 |
Use planning software systems in operations |
|
MSS402087 |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
|
MSS403003 |
Contribute to improvements in competitive systems and practices |
|
MSS403012 |
Facilitate change in a competitive systems and practices environment |
|
MSS403022 |
Facilitate a Just in Time system |
|
MSS403025 |
Monitor a levelled pull system of operations |
|
MSS403031 |
Analyse and improve manual handling processes |
|
MSS403045 |
Facilitate and improve 5S |
|
MSS403081 |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
|
MSS403082 |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
|
MSS404051 |
Mistake proof a process |
|
MSS404056 |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
|
MSS404062 |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
|
MSS404063 |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area |
|
MSS404080 |
Undertake process capability improvements |
|
MSS404088 |
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses |
|
MSS404089 |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
|
MSS405000 |
Develop competitive systems and practices for operational objectives |
|
MSS405017 |
Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices |
|
MSS405018 |
Implement competitive systems and practices in a one-off or small batch environment |
|
MSS405025 |
Analyse and map a value stream |
|
MSS405026 |
Manage a value stream |
|
MSS405034 |
Develop a Just in Time system |
|
MSS405035 |
Design a process layout |
|
MSS405038 |
Optimise cost of a product or service |
|
MSS405039 |
Implement and optimise levelled pull system |
|
MSS405042 |
Manage 5S system in an organisation |
|
MSS405045 |
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations |
|
MSS405046 |
Manage workplace learning |
|
MSS405047 |
Undertake analysis of cost and waste in terms of customer value |
|
MSS405057 |
Design an experiment |
* |
MSS405065 |
Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation |
|
MSS405078 |
Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices |
|
MSS405091 |
Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical business |
|
UEECD0007 |
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
|
UEECD0051 |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
* |
UEPMNT419 |
Perform civil drafting |
* |
Group B (General Electives)
Select a minimum of fifteen (15) units of competence from this list to bring the total number of elective units to twenty-three (23).
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
CPPBDN6106 |
Produce building information modelling for building design projects |
|
MEAENG0002 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
* |
MEM09011 |
Apply basic engineering design concepts |
* |
MEM09155 |
Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) |
* |
MEM09156 |
Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) |
* |
MEM09157 |
Perform mechanical engineering design drafting |
|
MEM09158 |
Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting |
|
MEM09204 |
Produce basic engineering detail drawings |
* |
MEM09205 |
Produce electrical schematic drawings |
* |
MEM12025 |
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations |
* |
MEM13020 |
Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment |
* |
MEM14001 |
Schedule material deliveries |
* |
MEM14002 |
Undertake basic process planning |
* |
MEM14003 |
Undertake production scheduling |
* |
MEM14006 |
Plan work activities |
* |
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 |
* |
MEM14089 |
Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM14090 |
Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM14091 |
Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM14092 |
Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEM15007 |
Conduct product and/or process capability studies |
* |
MEM15008 |
Perform advanced statistical quality control |
* |
MEM15010 |
Perform laboratory procedures |
* |
MEM15011 |
Exercise external quality assurance |
* |
MEM15012 |
Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures |
* |
MEM16010 |
Write reports |
* |
MEM22007 |
Manage environmental effects of engineering activities |
* |
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 |
* |
MEM22018 |
Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services |
* |
MEM23003 |
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations |
* |
MEM23004 |
Apply technical mathematics |
|
MEM23005 |
Apply statistics and probability techniques to engineering tasks |
|
MEM23006 |
Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering |
* |
MEM23007 |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
* |
MEM23008 |
Apply advanced algebra and numerical methods to engineering tasks |
* |
MEM23052 |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering |
|
MEM23063 |
Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests |
* |
MEM23064 |
Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests |
* |
MEM23086 |
Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
* |
MEM23109 |
Apply engineering mechanics principles |
* |
MEM23111 |
Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications |
* |
MEM23112 |
Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications |
* |
MEM23113 |
Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components |
* |
MEM23114 |
Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components |
* |
MEM23115 |
Evaluate fluid power systems |
* |
MEM23116 |
Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications |
* |
MEM23117 |
Evaluate microcontroller applications |
* |
MEM23118 |
Apply production and service control techniques |
* |
MEM23119 |
Evaluate continuous improvement processes |
* |
MEM23120 |
Select mechanical machine and equipment components |
* |
MEM23121 |
Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms |
* |
MEM23122 |
Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems |
* |
MEM23123 |
Evaluate manufacturing processes |
|
MEM23124 |
Measure and analyse noise and vibration |
* |
MEM23125 |
Evaluate maintenance systems |
* |
MEM23126 |
Evaluate industrial robotic applications |
* |
MEM23129 |
Evaluate thermal loads for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration |
* |
MEM23130 |
Coordinate servicing and fault-finding of HVACR control systems |
* |
MEM23131 |
Evaluate rapid prototyping applications |
* |
MEM23132 |
Evaluate rapid manufacturing processes |
* |
MEM23133 |
Evaluate rapid tooling applications |
* |
MEM23134 |
Evaluate jigs and fixtures |
* |
MEM23135 |
Evaluate moulding tools and processes |
* |
MEM23136 |
Evaluate stamping and forging tools |
* |
MEM23137 |
Evaluate rolling tools and processes |
* |
MEM23138 |
Evaluate suitability of materials for engineering-related applications |
* |
MEM23140 |
Determine operational parameters for building HVAC hydronic systems |
* |
MEM23141 |
Complete a building thermal performance survey |
* |
MEM23142 |
Determine psychrometric processes and system performance |
* |
MEM23144 |
Contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system |
* |
MEM23146 |
Contribute to the design of industrial refrigeration systems |
* |
MEM23147 |
Contribute to the design of hydronic systems |
* |
MEM23149 |
Contribute to the design of commercial and industrial exhaust systems |
* |
MEM23150 |
Contribute to the design of heating systems |
* |
MEM23153 |
Contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems |
* |
MEM234028 |
Produce and manage technical documentation |
|
MEM234029 |
Produce and manage technical publications |
|
MEM234036 |
Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management |
* |
MEM234037 |
Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities |
* |
MEM234038 |
Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management |
|
MEM24002 |
Perform penetrant testing |
* |
MEM24004 |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
* |
MEM24006 |
Perform eddy current testing |
* |
MEM24008 |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
* |
MEM24010 |
Perform radiographic testing |
* |
MEM24011 |
Establish non-destructive tests |
* |
MEM24012 |
Apply metallurgical principles |
* |
MEM30029 |
Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project |
* |
MEM48011 |
Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy |
|
MEM48012 |
Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations |
* |
MEM48015 |
Select metal forming process |
* |
MEM48016 |
Select metal joining process |
* |
MEM48020 |
Recommend ferrous and nonferrous metals or alloys for an application |
* |
MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
|
MSS405029 |
Develop quick changeover procedures |
* |
MSS405056 |
Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability |
* |
MSS405066 |
Establish data collection and processing protocols |
|
MSS405076 |
Facilitate the development of a new product |
* |
MSS405077 |
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy |
|
MSS405088 |
Plan, implement and monitor energy management |
To meet the requirements 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
Group A
Select all seven (7) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
|
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
* |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
|
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA399 |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
* |
MEAMEC0032 |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
* |
Group B
Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
MEA701 |
Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics |
* |
MEA703 |
Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering |
* |
MEA709 |
Apply aeronautical structure design techniques |
* |
MEA710 |
Apply aeronautical system design techniques |
* |
MEA713 |
Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEA715 |
Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems |
* |
MEA718 |
Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems |
* |
MEA720 |
Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants |
* |
MEA721 |
Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems |
* |
MEA722 |
Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants |
* |
MEA723 |
Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems |
* |
MEA724 |
Evaluate aircraft structure |
* |
MEACOM0041 |
Write aviation technical publications |
|
MEAENG0001 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
* |
MEAENG0003 |
Select and test aviation engineering materials |
|
MEAMEC0033 |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
* |
MEM23004 |
Apply technical mathematics |
|
MEM23007 |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
* |
MEM23052 |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering |
|
MEM234019 |
Apply finite element analysis in engineering design |
|
MEM234022 |
Apply advanced calculus to technology problems |
To bring the total number of electives to twenty-three (23), another two units can be selected from Group B General Electives.
Avionic stream
Group A
Select all seven (7) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
|
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
* |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
|
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA270 |
Lay out avionic systems |
* |
MEA271 |
Lay out avionic flight management systems |
* |
Group B
Select a minimum of fourteen (14) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prereq |
MEA702 |
Produce avionics engineering related graphics |
* |
MEA704 |
Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering |
* |
MEA711 |
Apply avionic analogue design techniques |
* |
MEA712 |
Apply avionic digital design techniques |
* |
MEA714 |
Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task |
* |
MEA716 |
Evaluate avionic analogue systems |
* |
MEA717 |
Evaluate avionic digital systems |
* |
MEA719 |
Evaluate aircraft electrical systems |
* |
MEA725 |
Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
* |
MEA726 |
Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques |
* |
MEA727 |
Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations |
* |
MEACOM0041 |
Write aviation technical publications |
|
MEAENG0002 |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
* |
MEAENG0003 |
Select and test aviation engineering materials |
|
MEM23004 |
Apply technical mathematics |
|
MEM23007 |
Apply calculus to engineering tasks |
* |
MEM23086 |
Apply scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
* |
To bring the total number of electives to twenty-three (23), another two 2 units can be selected from Group B General Electives.
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM60112 Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2