About this course
Are you interested in engineering, manufacturing and technical problem-solving? In this course, you will build the skills and knowledge to work as an engineering technician. You will be able to work across a range of engineering and manufacturing industries.
You will learn how to:
- use engineering skills in real-world jobs
- work in mechanics, robotics and manufacturing
- help with repairs and technical work
- use engineering drafting skills
- work on heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- build specialist skills as well as a broad range of engineering skills
- follow industry standards and workplace requirements.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Organise and communicate information MEM16006 Interact with computing technology MEM16008 Manage self in the engineering environment MEM22002 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment MEM30012 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 Produce building information modelling for building design projects CPPBDN6106 Interpret technical drawing MEM09002 Apply basic engineering design concepts MEM09011 Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) MEM09155 Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE) MEM09156 Perform mechanical engineering design drafting MEM09157 Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting MEM09158 Produce freehand sketches MEM09202 Measure and sketch site information MEM09203 Produce basic engineering detail drawings MEM09204 Produce electrical schematic drawings MEM09205 Produce drawings for mechanical services MEM09206 Produce drawings for reticulated services MEM09207 Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings MEM09208 Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings MEM09209 Create 3D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09210 Produce drawings or models for industrial piping MEM09211 Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections MEM09212 Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems MEM09213 Perform advanced engineering detail drafting MEM09214 Supervise detail drafting projects MEM09215 Interpret and produce curved 3D shapes and patterns MEM09216 Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication MEM09217 Participate in drafting projects for building services MEM09218 Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products MEM09219 Apply surface modelling techniques to 3D drawings MEM09220 Create 3D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system MEM09221 Interpret and maintain or restore original drawings MEM09222 Interpret design specifications for structural steel detailing MEM09223 Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections MEM09224 Detail standardised structural connections MEM09225 Detail structural steel members MEM09226 Establish structural steel detailing project arrangements MEM09227 Detail ancillary steelwork MEM09228 Read and interpret technical engineering drawings MEM09229 Undertake manual handling MEM11011 Perform precision mechanical measurement MEM12003 Calibrate measuring equipment MEM12005 Perform engineering measurements MEM12023 Perform computations MEM12024 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations MEM12025 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015 Work safely with ionizing radiation MEM13018 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace MEM13019 Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment MEM13020 Schedule material deliveries MEM14001 Undertake basic process planning MEM14002 Undertake production scheduling MEM14003 Plan work activities MEM14006 Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques MEM14085 Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques MEM14086 Apply manufactured product design techniques MEM14087 Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications MEM14088 Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task MEM14089 Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task MEM14090 Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task MEM14091 Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task MEM14092 Perform basic statistical quality control MEM15001 Perform inspection MEM15004 Select and control inspection processes and procedures MEM15005 Conduct product and/or process capability studies MEM15007 Perform advanced statistical quality control MEM15008 Perform laboratory procedures MEM15010 Exercise external quality assurance MEM15011 Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures MEM15012 Provide advanced customer service MEM16003 Write reports MEM16010 Interpret technical specifications and manuals MEM16012 Report technical information MEM16014 Use hand tools MEM18001 Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation MEM22012 Coordinate engineering projects MEM22013 Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations MEM22014 Source and estimate engineering materials requirements MEM22015 Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development MEM22017 Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services MEM22018 Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations MEM23003 Apply technical mathematics MEM23004 Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering MEM23006 Apply calculus to engineering tasks MEM23007 Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering MEM23052 Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests MEM23063 Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests MEM23064 Apply engineering mechanics principles MEM23109 Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications MEM23111 Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications MEM23112 Design a basic single zone duct distribution system MEM23139 Determine operational parameters for building HVAC hydronic systems MEM23140 Determine psychrometric processes and system performance MEM23142 Apply energy management principles MEM23143 Apply codes and regulations to air conditioning designs MEM23145 Develop energy management solutions MEM23148 Commission and optimise performance of HVACR systems MEM23151 Apply principles of refrigeration food storage technology MEM23152 Analyse and service HVACR systems MEM23154 Apply metallurgical principles MEM24012 Undertake penetrant tests MEM24022 Undertake magnetic particle tests MEM24024 Undertake eddy current tests MEM24026 Undertake ultrasonic tests MEM24028 Undertake radiographic tests MEM24030 Establish procedures for non-destructive tests MEM24031 Undertake basic penetrant tests MEM24040 Undertake basic magnetic particle tests MEM24041 Undertake basic eddy current tests MEM24042 Undertake ultrasonic thickness tests MEM24043 Undertake basic radiographic tests MEM24044 Calculate force systems within simple beam structures MEM30005 Calculate stresses in simple structures MEM30006 Select common engineering materials MEM30007 Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications MEM30008 Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems MEM30009 Set up basic hydraulic circuits MEM30010 Set up basic pneumatic circuits MEM30011 Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout MEM30013 Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste MEM30014 Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements MEM30015 Assist in the analysis of a supply chain MEM30016 Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools MEM30017 Undertake basic process planning MEM30018 Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing MEM30019 Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project MEM30020 Prepare a simple production schedule MEM30021 Undertake supervised procurement activities MEM30022 Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product MEM30023 Participate in quality assurance techniques MEM30024 Analyse a simple electrical system circuit MEM30025 Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits MEM30026 Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers MEM30027 Assist in sales of technical products MEM30028 Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project MEM30029 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements MEM30031 Produce basic engineering drawings MEM30032 Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3D models MEM30033 Test the mechanical properties of materials MEM48001 Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes MEM48002 Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes MEM48003 Interpret basic binary phase diagrams MEM48004 Apply basic knowledge of casting operations MEM48005 Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy MEM48011 Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations MEM48012 Select metal forming process MEM48015 Select metal joining process MEM48016 Recommend ferrous and nonferrous metals or alloys for an application MEM48020 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV472 Use structured problem-solving tools MSMSUP390 Use SCADA systems in operations MSS402062 Undertake root cause analysis MSS402084 Use planning software systems in operations MSS402086 Contribute to improvements in competitive systems and practices MSS403003 Facilitate change in a competitive systems and practices environment MSS403012 Facilitate a Just in Time system MSS403022 Analyse and improve manual handling processes MSS403031 Facilitate and improve 5S MSS403045 Ensure process improvements are sustained MSS403081 Improve cost factors in work practices MSS403082 Mistake proof a process MSS404051 Apply statistics to operational processes MSS404056 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team MSS404062 Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area MSS404063 Undertake process capability improvements MSS404080 Undertake proactive maintenance analyses MSS404088 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy MSS404089 Develop competitive systems and practices for operational objectives MSS405000 Develop business plans in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices MSS405017 Analyse and map a value stream MSS405025 Manage a value stream MSS405026 Develop quick changeover procedures MSS405029 Develop a Just in Time system MSS405034 Optimise process costs MSS405038 Manage 5S system in an organisation MSS405042 Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations MSS405045 Manage workplace learning MSS405046 Undertake analysis of cost and waste in terms of customer value MSS405047 Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability MSS405056 Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation MSS405065 Establish data collection and processing protocols MSS405066 Facilitate the development of a new product MSS405076 Develop a proactive maintenance strategy MSS405077 Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices MSS405078 Plan, implement and monitor energy management MSS405088 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0007 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEECD0051 Perform civil drafting UEPMNT419
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: Dandenong
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
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