About this course
This course will give you the basic practical skills and knowledge to start a career in engineering.
You’ll learn how to:
- use tools and equipment
- read technical drawings
- follow safety procedures.
After completing this course, you could apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship or go onto further study in this area.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Elective units
Unit title Unit code Perform manual production assembly MEM03001B Perform precision assembly MEM03002B Perform sheet and plate assembly MEM03003B Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) MEM03004B Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production) MEM03005B Set assembly stations MEM03006B Operate melting furnaces MEM04001B Perform gravity die casting MEM04002B Operate pressure die casting machine MEM04003B Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding MEM04004B Operate sand moulding and core making machines MEM04006B Pour molten metal MEM04007B Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings MEM04008B Perform general woodworking machine operations MEM04018B Perform refractory installation and repair MEM04019B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components MEM05001B Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering MEM05002B Perform soft soldering MEM05003B Perform routine oxy acetylene welding MEM05004C Carry out mechanical cutting MEM05005B Perform brazing and/or silver soldering MEM05006B Perform brazing and or silver soldering MEM05006C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting MEM05007C Perform routine manual metal arc welding MEM05012C Perform manual production welding MEM05013C Perform aluminothermic welding MEM05027A Weld using powder flame spraying MEM05041B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding MEM05049B Perform routine gas metal arc welding MEM05050B Perform hand forging MEM06001B Perform hammer forging MEM06002B Carry out heat treatment MEM06003C Perform drop and upset forging MEM06005B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing MEM06007B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment MEM07001B Perform machine setting (routine) MEM07003B Set computer controlled machines/processes MEM07015B Operate and monitor machine/process MEM07024B Perform advanced machine/process operation MEM07025B Perform advanced plastic processing MEM07026B Perform advanced press operations MEM07027B Operate computer controlled machines/processes MEM07028B Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters MEM07029B Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic) MEM07030C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex) MEM07031C Use workshop machines for basic operations MEM07032B Operate and monitor basic boiler MEM07033B Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler MEM07034A Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work MEM08001B Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating MEM08002C Perform electroplating operations MEM08003C Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods MEM08004B Prepare and produce specialised coatings MEM08005B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium MEM08006B Control surface finish production and finished product quality MEM08007B Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process MEM08008B Make up solutions MEM08009C Manually finish/polish materials MEM08010B Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means MEM08011B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) MEM08013B Apply protective coatings (basic) MEM08014B Apply protective coatings (advanced) MEM08015B Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions MEM08016B Interpret technical drawing MEM09002B Terminate and connect electrical wiring MEM10002B Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework MEM10013A Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment MEM11001C Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment MEM11002C Undertake dogging MEM11004B Pick and process order MEM11005B Perform production packaging MEM11006B Administer inventory procedures MEM11007B Package materials (stores and warehouse) MEM11008B Handle/move bulk fluids/gases MEM11009B Operate mobile load shifting equipment MEM11010B Undertake manual handling MEM11011B Purchase materials MEM11012B Undertake warehouse receival process MEM11013B Undertake warehouse dispatch process MEM11014B Order materials MEM11016B Organise and lead stocktakes MEM11017B Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and/or dispatch system MEM11018B Undertake tool store procedures MEM11019B Perform advanced warehouse computer operations MEM11020B Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment MEM11021B Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment MEM11022B Use comparison and basic measuring devices MEM12001B Perform electrical/electronic measurement MEM12002B Measure components using coordinate measuring machines MEM12019B Perform engineering measurements MEM12023A Perform computations MEM12024A Perform emergency first aid MEM13001B Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace MEM13002B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials MEM13003B Work safely with molten metals/glass MEM13004B Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers MEM13007B Work safely with ionizing radiation MEM13013B Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment MEM13014A Plan to undertake a routine task MEM14004A Plan a complete activity MEM14005A Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001B Apply quality systems MEM15002A Use improvement processes in team activities MEM15003B Apply quality procedures MEM15024A Conduct formal interviews and negotiations MEM16002C Perform internal/external customer service MEM16004B Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities MEM16005A Organise and communicate information MEM16006A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment MEM16007A Interact with computing technology MEM16008A Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace MEM17001B Conduct workplace assessment MEM17002B Assist in the provision of on the job training MEM17003A Use hand tools MEM18001C Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002B Perform gland packing MEM18013B Maintain engine cooling systems MEM18024B Service combustion engines MEM18025B Test compression ignition fuel systems MEM18026C Overhaul engine fuel system components MEM18027C Maintain engine lubrication systems MEM18028B Tune diesel engines MEM18029B Maintain wheels and tyres MEM18038B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components MEM18055B Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components MEM18071B Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies MEM18072B Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems MEM18084A Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances MEM18085A Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems MEM18086B Perform jewellery metal casting MEM19001B Prepare jewellery illustrations MEM19002B Handle gem materials MEM19003B Handle and examine gemstone materials MEM19004B Replace watch batteries MEM19006B Perform gemstone setting MEM19007B Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process MEM19009B Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process MEM19010B Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process MEM19011B Perform hand engraving MEM19014B Perform jewellery enamelling MEM19015B Construct jewellery components MEM19016B Fabricate jewellery items MEM19017B Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms MEM19020B Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms MEM19021B Produce keys MEM20001A Assemble and test lock mechanisms MEM20002A Install and upgrade locks and hardware MEM20003A Gain entry MEM20004A Replace watch batteries, capacitors and bands MEM21001A Perform watch movement exchange MEM21002A Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment MEM21003A Clean watch and clock components MEM21004A Diagnose faults in quartz watches MEM21005A Service quartz watches MEM21006A Service complex quartz watches MEM21007A Service mechanical watches MEM21008A Apply fibre-reinforced materials MEM25001B Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures MEM25002B Fair and shape surfaces MEM25004B Undertake marine sheathing operations MEM25006B Maintain marine vessel surfaces MEM25007B Install marine systems MEM25011B Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems MEM25012B Perform marine slipping operations MEM25014B Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries MEM25015A Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product MEM26007A Select and use resin systems appropriate for product MEM26008A Select and use cores and fillers appropriate for product MEM26009A Work safely on marine craft MEM50002B Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment MEM50003B Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes MEM50004B Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat MEM50009B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV272B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment PMBPROD291B Operate resin transfer moulding equipment PMBPROD294B Operate equipment using pre-preg material PMBPROD298B
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Fairfield, Prahran
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Melbourne Polytechnic for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Broadmeadows
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Australian Institute of Engineering for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Barkly Square (Ballarat)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit BGT Jobs and Training Ballarat for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Beaconsfield
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Educational Living Pty Ltd for course details, fees and how to apply
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