Modification History
Release 1 – This qualification supersedes MEM80111. Additional elective units included. Competitive manufacturing (MSACM) units replaced by Competitive Systems and Practices units.
Description
The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering is a qualification for people with responsibility and accountability for engineering-related design and/or development, leadership or operations across a range of industries and disciplines. The work environment may be project based or relate to an ongoing senior paraprofessional role as a technical specialist or technical leader. The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering is designed to build upon existing expertise and provides high level specialist engineering design and engineering technical and project management skills. The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering can also provide an articulation pathway to professional qualifications. |
Job roles/employment outcomes |
The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering provides the skills and knowledge for people performing the role of a Principal Technical Officer or equivalent in a range of engineering disciplines. Job roles related to this qualification may include engineering leadership roles, project planning, product development, research and development, project management, operations management, engineering related design and other engineering related technical roles requiring the exercising of engineering related skills of a complex and sophisticated nature or skills in a particular field of technical work. The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering qualification satisfies the requirements for employment as a Principal Technical Officer under relevant Awards and Agreements. Individuals seeking further information on the relationship of this qualification to the Principal Technical Officer classification should seek advice from their relevant industrial organisation. |
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification |
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include:
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Pathways from the qualification |
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a Bachelor of Engineering or other suitable higher education qualifications. |
Additional qualification advice |
Units of competency selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Many units of competency in this qualification assume a level of English, mathematics and science equivalent to a school sector Year 12 standard. Note: Manufacturing Skills Australia recommends that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on the context required by the industry and/or enterprise. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for the MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering are:
- an Advanced Diploma of Engineering or a Diploma of Engineering, or a
- relevant Certificate IV or Certificate III together with significant relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role, or a
- Bachelor Degree; or other higher education qualification, with relevant vocational practice in an engineering related role.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
The MEM80112 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering requires achievement of ten (10) units in accordance with the following rules:
Elective selection must include:
NOTE : Units marked with an asterisk (*) have prerequisite unit/s which must be completed either before or concurrently with the listed unit. |
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Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM234002A |
Integrate engineering technologies |
MEM234035A |
Maintain and apply technical and engineering skills |
MSAENV672B |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
Elective units of competency |
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Group A |
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Select a minimum of four (4) elective units of competency from the following list. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM234001A |
Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations |
MEM234003A |
Design machines and ancillary equipment |
MEM234004A |
Design for engineering-related noise and vibration mitigation |
MEM234005A |
Design hydrodynamic pumping systems |
MEM234006A |
Evaluate and select thermodynamic systems or sub-systems |
MEM234007A |
Design fluid power systems |
MEM234008A |
Design plant using computer simulations |
MEM234009A |
Design computer-integrated manufacturing systems |
MEM234010A |
Design microcontroller applications |
MEM234011A |
Design programmable logic controller applications |
MEM234012A |
Design integrated maintenance management systems |
MEM234013A |
Plan and design engineering-related manufacturing processes |
MEM234014A |
Design a robotic system |
MEM234015A |
Design hydronic heat exchanger systems |
MEM234016A |
Design refrigeration systems |
MEM234017A |
Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems |
MEM234018A |
Design heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration control systems |
MEM234019A |
Apply finite element analysis in engineering design |
MEM234020A |
Coordinate small lot manufacture using rapid manufacture processes |
MEM234021A |
Apply statistics to technology problems |
MEM234022A |
Apply advanced calculus to technology problems |
MEM234023A |
Apply differential equations to technology problems |
MEM234024A |
Apply advanced mathematics in technology problems |
MEM234025A |
Apply numerical methods to technology problems |
MEM234026A |
Develop and coordinate engineering-related contingency plans |
MEM234027A |
Plan and manage materials supply for an engineering project or manufacturing operation |
MEM234028A |
Produce and manage technical documentation |
MEM234029A |
Produce and manage technical publications |
MEM234030A |
Provide specialised technical and engineering guidance to other technical employees |
MEM234031A |
Manage installation, commissioning or modification of machines and equipment |
MEM234032A |
Manage fluid power related technologies in an enterprise |
MEM234033A |
Lead engineering-related quality operations in an enterprise |
MEM234034A |
Manage heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems or projects |
MSS407012A |
Lead a problem solving process to determine and solve root cause |
MSL976003A |
Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures |
Group B |
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A maximum of three (3) elective units of competency may be selected from the following list, Group A units not already chosen or units from other endorsed Training Packages where the units are available in a Vocational Graduate Certificate or Vocational Graduate Diploma. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM23063A |
Select and test mechanical engineering materials* |
MEM23064A |
Select and test mechatronic engineering materials* |
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* |
MEM234036A |
Apply configuration management procedures in engineering management* |
MEM234037A |
Perform maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities* |
MEM234038A |
Apply systems engineering procedures to engineering design project management |
BSBLED705A |
Plan and implement a mentoring program |
BSBLED706A |
Plan and implement a coaching strategy |
BSBLED710A |
Develop human capital |
BSBREL701A |
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships |
MSS407013A |
Review continuous improvement processes |
MSS407001A |
Prepare for and implement change |
MSS407002A |
Review operations practice tools and techniques |
MSS407003A |
Analyse process changes |
MSS407004A |
Facilitate improvements in the internal value stream |
MSS407005A |
Undertake a qualitative review of a process change |
MSS407006A |
Build relationships between teams in an operations environment |
MSS407007A |
Respond to a major non-conformance |
MSS407008A |
Capture learning from daily activities in a organisation |
MSS407009A |
Facilitate improvements in the external value stream |
MSS407010A |
Improve visual management in the workplace |
MSS407011A |
Manage benchmarking studies |
MSS408008A |
Analyse data for relevance to organisational learning |
MSS408001A |
Develop the competitive systems and practices approach |
MSS408002A |
Audit the use of competitive tools |
MSS408003A |
Develop models of future state operations practice |
MSS408004A |
Develop the value stream |
MSS408005A |
Develop the learning processes of the operations organisation |
MSS408006A |
Develop and refine systems for continuous improvement in operations |
MSS408007A |
Develop problem solving capability of an organisation |
MSS405007A |
Introduce competitive systems and practices to a small or medium enterprise |
MSS405020A |
Develop quick changeover procedures |
MSS405022A |
Design a process layout |
MSS405023A |
Develop a levelled pull system for operations and processes |
MSS405032A |
Analyse cost implications of maintenance strategy |
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