MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Interpret technical drawing

  Unit code

  MEM09002

• Undertake manual handling

  Unit code

  MEM11011

• Perform engineering measurements

  Unit code

  MEM12023

• Perform computations

  Unit code

  MEM12024

• Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

  Unit code

  MEM13015

• Plan work activities

  Unit code

  MEM14006

• Organise and communicate information

  Unit code

  MEM16006

• Interact with computing technology

  Unit code

  MEM16008

• Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

  Unit code

  MEM17003

• Use hand tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001

• Use power tools / hand held operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

  Unit code

  MSMENV272

• Perform general machining

  Unit code

  MEM07005

• Perform lathe operations

  Unit code

  MEM07006

• Perform milling operations

  Unit code

  MEM07007

• Perform grinding operations

  Unit code

  MEM07008

• Perform precision mechanical measurement

  Unit code

  MEM12003

• Mark off / out (general engineering)

  Unit code

  MEM12006

• Use tools for precision work

  Unit code

  MEM18003

• Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

  Unit code

  MEM18005

• Perform precision fitting of engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18006

• Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007

• Perform routine manual metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012

• Perform routine gas metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05050

• Perform complex lathe operations

  Unit code

  MEM07021

• Shut down and isolate machines / equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18011

• Maintain pneumatic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18018

• Maintain hydraulic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18020

• Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18055

• Perform general machining

  Unit code

  MEM07005

• Mark off / out (general engineering)

  Unit code

  MEM12006

• Use tools for precision work

  Unit code

  MEM18003

• Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18004

• Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

  Unit code

  MEM18005

• Perform precision fitting of engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18006

• Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies

  Unit code

  MEM18007

• Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18009

• Maintain pneumatic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18018

• Maintain hydraulic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18020

• Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18055

• Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007

• Perform routine manual metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012

• Perform routine gas metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05050

• Perform precision mechanical measurement

  Unit code

  MEM12003

• Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording

  Unit code

  MEM18010

• Shut down and isolate machines / equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18011

• Perform general machining

  Unit code

  MEM07005

• Perform lathe operations

  Unit code

  MEM07006

• Perform milling operations

  Unit code

  MEM07007

• Perform grinding operations

  Unit code

  MEM07008

• Perform precision mechanical measurement

  Unit code

  MEM12003

• Mark off / out (general engineering)

  Unit code

  MEM12006

• Use tools for precision work

  Unit code

  MEM18003

• Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

  Unit code

  MEM18005

• Perform precision fitting of engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18006

• Maintain pneumatic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18018

• Maintain hydraulic system components

  Unit code

  MEM18020

• Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

  Unit code

  MEM18055

• Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007

• Perform routine manual metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012

• Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05049

• Perform routine gas metal arc welding

  Unit code

  MEM05050

• Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process

  Unit code

  MEM05055

• Perform complex lathe operations

  Unit code

  MEM07021

• Shut down and isolate machines / equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18011

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson – mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of mechanical trade work, including undertaking fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment, machinery and the use of machine tools.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.