Units of Study
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM14006 Plan work activities
MEM16011 Communicate with individuals and small groups
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM16012 Interpret technical specifications and manuals
MEM16009 Research and analyse engineering information
MEM16014 Report technical information
MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
MEM12026 Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM18003 Use tools for precision work
MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components
MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM18012 Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals
MEM18005 Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18007 Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009 Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM18010 Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording
MEM18018 Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18019 Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18020 Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18021 Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM12004 Perform precision electrical/electronic measurement
MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05085 Select welding processes
MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices
MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM27002 Test and repair compression ignition systems
MEM27004 Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems
MEM27005 Tune diesel engines
MEM27006 Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits
MEM27009 Diagnose and rectify braking systems
MEM27015 Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
ASG Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Academic suitability:
• Completion of Year 12 schooling; or
• An AQF Certificate IV level qualification or higher;
or
• Successful completion of ASG’s approved LLN assessment at Exit Level 3 or higher.
You also need to supply your own PPE – steel cap boots, long pants & high-viz shirt.
Employment Opportunities
On successful course completion students will be dual trade qualified as a Mechanical Engineering tradesperson, equipped to obtain employment as a:
• Maintenance/Mechanical Fitter
• Welder/Fabricator
Student Services
We offer a range of support services to assist you in achieving a successful course outcome. This includes tutorial support and Language, Literacy & Numeracy assistance where required. Please contact us to discuss any other individual needs.
Assessment
Assessment takes place at the end of each unit with a Knowledge Test and Practical Demonstration & throughout the course with a holistic project due at the end of each semester.
Duration
18 months
2 days a week
over 3 semesters
Certification
On successful course completion Australian Skills Group will award the MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade, or a Statement of Attainment for units achieved in partial completion.
Qualification Pathway
MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering
