Learn the skills to launch your career in the manufacturing and engineering industry.

This course provides you with advanced trade skills training necessary for a pathway into engineering. Graduates will have strong practical skills combined with good academic skills.

You will focus on one of three selected streams 

• fabrication
• mechanical
• maintenance

Your studies will cover higher level post-trade skills such as

• the use of specific tools
• applying quality procedures
• performing computations

LiWC is included in selected units by industry projects, site visits, live work, industry endorsed workshop and industry simulation

• Location:
  Sunshine
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Engineering and Industrial Training
• Duration:
  2 years
• Intake:
  February and July
• Course code:
  MEM50105
• CRICOS:
  065157G
• Fees:
  A$7000.00 per semester
• This information is for international students.
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How to apply

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• technician

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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to demonstrate: broad theoretical concepts;application of skills and knowledge;problem sloving; information interpretation and output responsibility.

• Perform Engineering Measurements

  Unit code

  MEM12023A

• Perform Computations

  Unit code

  MEM12024A

• Use Graphical Techniques and Perform Simple Statistical Computations

  Unit code

  MEM12025A

• Apply Principles of Work OH&S in Work Environment

  Unit code

  MEM13014A

• Plan to Undertake a Routine Task

  Unit code

  MEM14004A

• Plan a Complete Activity

  Unit code

  MEM14005A

• Apply Quality Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM15024A

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Organise and Communicate Information

  Unit code

  MEM16006A

• Work With Others in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related Environment

  Unit code

  MEM16007A

• Interact With Computing Technology

  Unit code

  MEM16008A

• Research and Analyse Engineering Information

  Unit code

  MEM16009A

• Communicate With Individuals and Small Groups

  Unit code

  MEM16011A

• Interpret Specifications and Manuals

  Unit code

  MEM16012A

• Report Technical Information

  Unit code

  MEM16014A

• Assist in the Provision of on the Job Training

  Unit code

  MEM17003A

• Apply Mathematical Techniques in a Manufacturing, Engineering or Related

  Unit code

  MEM30012A

• Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  MSAENV272B

• Perform Manual Production Assembly

  Unit code

  MEM03001B

• Perform Sheet and Plate Assembly

  Unit code

  MEM03003B

• Set Assembly Stations

  Unit code

  MEM03006B

• Perform General Woodworking Machine Ops

  Unit code

  MEM04018B

• Perform Manual Soldering / Desold - Elec

  Unit code

  MEM05001B

• Perform Soft Soldering

  Unit code

  MEM05003B

• Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05004C

• Carry Out Mechanical Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05005B

• Perform Brazing and / or Silver Soldering

  Unit code

  MEM05006B

• Perform Manual Heating and Thermal Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05007C

• Perform Adv Manual Thermal Cut, Goug Sha

  Unit code

  MEM05008C

• Perform Automated Thermal Cutting

  Unit code

  MEM05009C

• Perform Routine Manual Metal Arc Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05012C

• Monitor Quality of Production Welding / Fab

  Unit code

  MEM05014C

• Perform Manual Production Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05013C

• Perform Adv Welding Using Man Metal Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05016C

• Perform Adv Welding Using Gas Metal Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05018C

• Perform Adv Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc

  Unit code

  MEM05020C

• Weld Using Submerged Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05023C

• Apply Welding Principles

  Unit code

  MEM05026B

• Perform Adv Geometric Development - Cylind / REC

  Unit code

  MEM05038B

• Perform Adv Geometric Develop - Conical

  Unit code

  MEM05039B

• Perform Adv Geometric Devel - Transition

  Unit code

  MEM05040B

• Performs Welds to Code Stand Use Gas Meta

  Unit code

  MEM05043B

• Perform Welds to Doce Stand Use Gas Tung

  Unit code

  MEM05044B

• Perform Welds to Code Stand Use Man Meta

  Unit code

  MEM05046B

• Weld Using Flux Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05047B

• Perform Routine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

  Unit code

  MEM05049B

• Select Welding Processes

  Unit code

  MEM05051A

• Apply Safe Welding Practices

  Unit code

  MEM05052A

• Set Computer Controlled Machines / Process

  Unit code

  MEM07015B

• Operate and Monitor Machine / Process

  Unit code

  MEM07024B

• Use Workshop Machines for Basic Operation

  Unit code

  MEM07032B

• Interpret Technical Drawing

  Unit code

  MEM09002B

• Create 2D Drawings Use Comp Aided Design

  Unit code

  MEM09009C

• Terminate and Connect Electrical Wiring

  Unit code

  MEM10002B

• Enter and Change Prog Controller Op Parameters

  Unit code

  MEM10004B

• Commission Programmable Control Programs

  Unit code

  MEM10005B

• Install Machine / Plant

  Unit code

  MEM10006B

• Administer Inventory Procedures

  Unit code

  MEM11007B

• Undertake Manual Handling

  Unit code

  MEM11011B

• Perform Precision Mechanical Measurement

  Unit code

  MEM12003B

• Mark Off / Out Structural Fabrications and Shapes

  Unit code

  MEM12007D

• Perform Emergency First Aid

  Unit code

  MEM13001B

• Undertake Basic Process Planning

  Unit code

  MEM14002B

• Perform Basic Statistical Quality Control

  Unit code

  MEM15001B

• Apply Quality Systems

  Unit code

  MEM15002A

• Perform Inspection

  Unit code

  MEM15004B

• Perform Internal / External Customer Service

  Unit code

  MEM16004B

• Operate as a Team Member to Conduct Man, Eng

  Unit code

  MEM16005A

• Write Reports

  Unit code

  MEM16010A

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Use Power Tools / Hand Held Operations

  Unit code

  MEM18002B

• Maintain and Overhaul Mechanical Equip

  Unit code

  MEM18004B

• Perform Fault Diagnostics, Install and Remove Bearings

  Unit code

  MEM18005B

• Maintain and Repair Mechanical Drives and Mechanical Transmission Ass

  Unit code

  MEM18007B

• Use Hand Tools

  Unit code

  MEM18001C

• Pour Molten Metal

  Unit code

  MEM04007B

• Control Surface Finish Production and Finished Product Quality

  Unit code

  MEM08007B

• Make Up Solutions

  Unit code

  MEM08009C

• Perform Electrical / Electronic Detail Drafting

  Unit code

  MEM09004B

• Install and Test Electrical Wiring and Circuits Up to 1000 Volts a.C. and

  Unit code

  MEM10003B

• Modify Control Systems

  Unit code

  MEM10007C

• Undertake Commissioning Procedures for Plant and / or Equipment

  Unit code

  MEM10008B

• Pick and Process Order

  Unit code

  MEM11005B

• Perform Production Packaging

  Unit code

  MEM11006B

• Package Materials (Stores and Warehouse)

  Unit code

  MEM11008B

• Undertake Warehouse Receival Process

  Unit code

  MEM11013B

• Undertake Warehouse Dispatch Proce

  Unit code

  MEM11014B

• Perform Precision Electrical / Electronic Measurement

  Unit code

  MEM12004B

• Diagnose and Rectify Low Voltage Electrical Systems

  Unit code

  MEM18030B

• Diagnose and Rectify Low Voltage Charging Systems

  Unit code

  MEM18037B

• Fault Find and Repair / Rectify Complex Electrical Circuits

  Unit code

  MEM18051B

• Fault Find, Test and Calibrate Instrumentation Systems and Equipment

  Unit code

  MEM18054B

• Apply Fabrication, Forming and Shaping Techniques

  Unit code

  MEM05010C

• Assemble Fabricated Components

  Unit code

  MEM05011D

• Weld Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05015D

• Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05017D

• Weld Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process

  Unit code

  MEM05019D

• Mark Off / Out (General Engineering)

  Unit code

  MEM12006C

4 years part-time Part-time, Flexible.

• TAFE: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have successfully completed year 11 or completed Certificate III in Engineering or equivalent or have a minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that is equivalent to level 3 of the National Reporting System (NRS).
• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have successfully completed year 11 or completed Certificate III in Engineering or equivalent or have a minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that is equivalent to level 3 of the National Reporting System (NRS).
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have successfully completed year 11 or completed Certificate III in Engineering or equivalent or have a minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that is equivalent to level 3 of the National Reporting System (NRS).

English language requirements

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