About this course
This course will teach you the basic practical skills you’ll need to start a career in the engineering production industry.
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.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Undertake manual handling MEM11011 Perform engineering measurements MEM12023 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015 Organise and communicate information MEM16006 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training MEM17003 Use hand tools MEM18001 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Licence to perform rigging basic level CPCCLRG3001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level CPCCLSF3001 Perform manual production assembly MEM03001 Perform precision assembly MEM03002 Perform sheet and plate assembly MEM03003 Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) MEM03004 Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production) MEM03005 Set assembly stations MEM03006 Operate melting furnaces MEM04001 Perform gravity die casting MEM04002 Operate pressure die casting machine MEM04003 Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding MEM04004 Operate sand moulding and core making machines MEM04006 Pour molten metal MEM04007 Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings MEM04008 Perform general woodworking machine operations MEM04018 Perform refractory installation and repair MEM04019 Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components MEM05001 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering MEM05002 Perform soft soldering MEM05003 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding MEM05004 Carry out mechanical cutting MEM05005 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering MEM05006 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting MEM05007 Perform automated thermal cutting MEM05009 Perform routine manual metal arc welding MEM05012 Perform manual production welding MEM05013 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications MEM05014 Perform aluminothermic welding MEM05027 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding MEM05049 Perform routine gas metal arc welding MEM05050 Perform routine submerged arc welding MEM05057 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing MEM06007 Perform hand forging MEM06010 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment MEM07001 Perform routine machine setting MEM07003 Perform complex machine setting MEM07004 Set computer controlled machines and processes MEM07015 Operate and monitor machine and process MEM07024 Operate computer controlled machines and processes MEM07028 Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters MEM07029 Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations MEM07030 Use workshop machines for basic operations MEM07032 Operate and monitor basic boiler MEM07033 Perform production machining MEM07041 Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work MEM08001 Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating MEM08002 Perform electroplating operations MEM08003 Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods MEM08004 Prepare and produce specialised coatings MEM08005 Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium MEM08006 Control surface finish production and finished product quality MEM08007 Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process MEM08008 Make up solutions MEM08009 Manually finish/polish materials MEM08010 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means MEM08011 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) MEM08012 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) MEM08013 Apply protective coatings (basic) MEM08014 Apply protective coatings (advanced) MEM08015 Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions MEM08016 Electroplate engineering coatings MEM08018 Electroplate protective finishes MEM08019 Interpret technical drawing MEM09002 Terminate and connect electrical wiring MEM10002 Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework MEM10013 Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment MEM11001 Erect/dismantle intermediate scaffolding and equipment MEM11002 Undertake dogging MEM11004 Pick and process order MEM11005 Perform production packaging MEM11006 Administer inventory procedures MEM11007 Package materials (stores and warehouse) MEM11008 Handle/move bulk fluids/gases MEM11009 Operate mobile load shifting equipment MEM11010 Undertake warehouse receival process MEM11013 Undertake warehouse dispatch process MEM11014 Order materials MEM11016 Undertake tool store procedures MEM11019 Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment MEM11021 Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment MEM11022 Operate a bridge and gantry crane MEM11023 Undertake basic rigging MEM11024 Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity MEM11025 Use comparison and basic measuring devices MEM12001 Perform electrical/electronic measurement MEM12002 Measure components using coordinate measuring machines MEM12019 Perform computations MEM12024 Perform emergency first aid MEM13001 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials MEM13003 Work safely with molten metals/glass MEM13004 Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers MEM13007 Work safely with ionizing radiation MEM13018 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace MEM13019 Plan work activities MEM14006 Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001 Use improvement processes in team activities MEM15003 Perform inspection MEM15004 Perform internal/external customer service MEM16004 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities MEM16005 Interact with computing technology MEM16008 Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components MEM18055 Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations MEM18083 Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems MEM18084 Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems MEM18086 Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing MEM18098 Maintain wheels and tyres MEM27029 Service combustion engines MEM27032 Licence to operate a forklift truck TLILIC0003 Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck TLILIC0004 Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane TLILIC0016 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) TLILIC0040
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: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery, Part time on-campus
- Visit Wodonga TAFE 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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