MEM60105 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

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MEM60105 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

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Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Read, interpret and follow information on legislative and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, specifications, design briefs, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents Access, organise and communicate information from reference texts, manufacturer's catalogues and industrial magazines, websites, use of phone, email and fax Negotiate, develop, implement and document work instructions, outcomes and performance measures Communicate complex ideas through presentations, meetings and one on one communication Prepare reports, graphics, specifications and other documentation Use standard engineering drawing symbols, references, terminology and scientific notation Consult and advise internal and external clients to ensure clarification of requirements for projects or operations Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and others to confirm specifications and discuss alternatives Research, evaluate and report information on systems, techniques, requirements, options and solutions.
Teamwork	Work alone or as part of single and multi-disciplinary teams that includes other para-professionals, professionals, trades and production personnel Provide clear and precise information to team members Negotiate and communicate with stakeholders Continually monitor and review team performance Delegate and supervise work where appropriate
Problem-solving	Analyse and evaluate information to determine requirements, strategies and solutions (including benefit/cost analysis) Apply and manipulate mathematical techniques and scientific principles to engineering situations (Including arithmetic, algebraic expressions with one independent variable, two-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, linear functions, basic quadratic functions, basic statistical methods, significant figures) Evaluate and rank engineering options Evaluate environmental and sustainability performance of equipment and processes and make recommendations for improvements Perform hazard and risk analysis Identify and select common engineering materials by their principal properties Diagnose performance and process problems
Initiative and enterprise	Be capable of applying skils and knowledge in new and different situations and contexts Use judgement and discretion Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation Generate innovative and creative ideas, approaches and solutions
Planning and organising	Design and plan documentation for particular applications Plan and sequence work operations Manage work priorities and resources Prepare, monitor and review work plans, programs and budgets Identify requirements and manage processes to ensure adequate resourcing, programming, maintenance and training for operations
Self-management	Manage own time and own processes Complete tasks in a competent and timely manner Set personal goals and plans Gain and use feedback to improve personal performance Address all legislation, codes and standards related to safety, environmental impact and sustainability issues
Learning	Undertake research by consulting appropriate personnel, technical experts, manuals, online help and other reference materials as required Evaluate career options and develop career path strategy Review and maintain academic development, work experience, ethical practice, indemnity, negotiation, consultation and human relations with respect to the practice of engineering Manage learning opportunities in and outside the workplace Mentor others Identify options for professional development opportunities
Technology	Apply engineering knowledge and principles Select and apply engineering techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware Use technology appropriately to manage work priorities and commitments Use a CAD program, computer and peripherals

Packaging Rules

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

completion of the seven core units of competency listed below, and

completion of 23 elective units, to bring the total number of units to 30.

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

up to eight general elective units from the list in Group A

at least 15 specialist elective units from Group B, to bring the total number of elective units to 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 and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).

Five 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 NQC 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.

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 units from this list

Unit code	Unit title
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
MEM30001A	Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineering graphics
MEM30003A	Produce detailed engineering drawings
MEM30004A	Use CAD to create and display 3D models
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
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 units from this list to bring the total number of elective units to twenty three

Unit code	Unit title
MEM09004B	Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting
MEM09005B	Perform basic engineering detail drafting
MEM09141A	Represent mechanical engineering designs
MEM09142A	Represent mechatronic engineering designs
MEM09151A	Apply computer aided modeling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs
MEM09152A	Apply computer aided modeling and data management techniques to mechatronic engineering designs
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
MEM14061A	Plan and design mechanical engineering projects
MEM14062A	Plan and design mechatronic engineering projects
MEM14063A	Plan and design manufacturing engineering projects
MEM14064A	Plan and design maintenance engineering projects
MEM14081A	Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects
MEM14082A	Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
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
MEM22003A	Manage engineering resources
MEM22004A	Manage engineering projects
MEM22005A	Manage engineering operations
MEM22006A	Source and estimate materials
MEM22007A	Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
MEM22008A	Manage change and technical development
MEM22009A	Manage technical sales and promotion
MEM23001A	Apply advanced mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM23002A	Apply calculus in engineering situations
MEM23003A	Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
MEM23041A	Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
MEM23051A	Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations
MEM23061A	Select and test mechanical engineering materials
MEM23062A	Select and test mechatronic engineering materials
MEM23071A	Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
MEM23072A	Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
MEM23081A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
MEM23082A	Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechatronic engineering situations
MEM23083A	Apply industrial engineering principles and techniques in manufacturing engineering situations
MEM23091A	Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
MEM23092A	Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
MEM23093A	Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations
MEM23094A	Apply maintenance systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
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
MSACMC410A	Lead change in a manufacturing environment
MSACMC610A	Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
MSACMC611A	Manage people relationships
MSACMC612A	Manage workplace learning
MSACMS400A	Implement a competitive manufacturing system
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMS600A	Develop a competitive manufacturing system
MSACMS601A	Analyse and map a value chain
MSACMS602A	Manage a value chain
MSACMS603A	Develop manufacturing related business plans
MSACMS604	Manage competitive manufacturing processes in a jobbing shop environment
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT421A	Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system
MSACMT430A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSACMT432A	Analyse manual handling processes
MSACMT440A	Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT450A	Undertake process capability improvements
MSACMT451A	Mistake proof a production process
MSACMT452A	Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
MSACMT460A	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT461A	Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area
MSACMT481A	Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSACMT482A	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSACMT620A	Develop quick changeover procedures
MSACMT621A	Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system
MSACMT622	Design a process layout
MSACMT623	Develop a levelled pull system of manufacturing
MSACMT630A	Optimise cost of product
MSACMT631A	Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT640A	Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT650A	Determine and improve process capability
MSACMT652	Design an experiment
MSACMT660A	Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing
MSACMT661A	Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
MSACMT670A	Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
MSACMT671A	Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices
MSACMT675A	Facilitate the development of a new product
MSACMT681A	Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
MSACMT683A	Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical manufacturing operation
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 MEM50205 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.