Comments about Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) - On Campus - Frankston - Victoria
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Objectives
This course provides broad-based training in the skills and knowledge required for employment as a mechanical trades person in the Metals and Engineering Industry. Specialist areas include Toolmaking/Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Maintenance and Mechatronics. Includes learning to cut, shape and join metal using highly specialised computer controlled machinery. Apprentices will be introduced to a wide range of engineering concepts and processes.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have a Registered Training Agreement with an employer.
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Academic Title
Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
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Course description
Course Outline
Broad-based training is provided in the skills and knowledge required for employment as a mechanical trades person in the Metals and Engineering industry. Specialist areas include Toolmaking/Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Maintenance and Mechatronics.
Course Content
Includes learning to cut, shape and join metal using highly specialised computer controlled machinery. Apprentices will be introduced to a wide range of engineering concepts and processes.
Duration
3 year part time course (960 hrs); attendance is 1 day per week.
Location
Dandenong and Frankston campuses
Accreditation Status
Recognised in the Federal Metals Industry Award and relates directly to the C10 classification of
Engineering Tradesperson Level 1. It is accepted by industry sectors and government.
Career Opportunities
The Manufacturing and Engineering area is the largest employment sector in Australia. Over one third of all job vacancies are for trade qualified people. Completion of an apprenticeship opens up another world of highly rewarding opportunities in Technician, Sales and Engineering management careers.
Further Study
Certificate IV; Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology courses
Pre-requisites
Have a “contract of training” with employer as an apprentice.
Application Procedure
Apply direct to Chisholm
MEM30205 – Level 1 & 2 Competencies
Module Code
Module – Level 1
DANDENONG & FRANKSTON Campus
MEM12023A Perform Engineering Measurements
MEM12024A Perform Computations
MEM12006B Mark Off/Out (General Engineering)
MEM13014A Apply Principles of OH&S in the Work Environment
MEM14004A Plan to Undertake a Routine Task
MEM18001C Use Hand Tools
MEM18002B Use Power Tools/Hand Held Operations
MEM07005B Perform General Machining
MEM07006B Perform Lathe Operations
MEM09002B Interpret Technical Drawin
Module – Level 2
DANDENONG & FRANKSTON Campus
MEM14005A Plan a complete Activity
MEM15024A Apply Quality Procedures
MEM15002A Apply Quality Systems
MEM16008A Interact with Computing Technologies
MEM18003C Use Tools for Precision Work
MEM30012A Apply Math Techniques in a Manufacturing Environment
MEM5012C Perform Routine Manual Metal Arc Welding
MEM07021B Perform Complex Lathe Operations
MEM07007B Perform Million Operations
MEM07008C Perform Grinding Operations
Module Name – Mechatronics
(DANDENONG Campus)
AUM4702A Program and monitor PLC Robots
MEM10004B Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
MEM10005B Commission programmable controller programs
MEM18018C Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18019B Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18020B Maintain hydraulic systems components
MEM18021B Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM18022B Maintain fluid power controls
MEM18023B Modify fluid power system operations
MEM18053B Modify fluid power control systems
Module Name – Maintenance
(FRANKSTON Campus)
MEM10010B Install pipework & pipework assemblies
MEM10006B Install machine/plant
MEM18013B Perform gland packing
MEM18020B Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18005B Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18007B Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18009B Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
Module Code Module Name – Toolmaking
(DANDENONG Campus)
MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM07022C Perform CNC Wire Cut Machines
MEM09022A Create 2D Code Files Using a CAM System
MEM16007A Work with others in a Manuf. Engineering or related Env.
MEM07011B Complex milling operations
MEM07014B Perform electro-discharge machining operations (EDM)
MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machining centre
MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machine/processes
MEM07009B Perform precision jig boring operations
