Course Summary
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson – mechanical within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of mechanical trade work, including undertaking fitting, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment, machinery and the use of machine tools.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCompletion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Mechanical Trade or Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Diesel Fitting) or Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Fitting and/or Turning) or Engineering Mechanical Trade (Machining) dependent on the electives chosen.
Delivery Agreement
BHP Operations Services (BHPOS) have a third party agreement with VET Contracts to deliver and assess the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/ Machining) to BHPOS apprentices at the Mackay FutureFit Academy. The apprentices will be mostly User Choice funded with some being FFS apprentices.
Glencore have a third party agreement with VET Contracts to deliver and assess the MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/ Machining) to Glencore apprentices at the Emerald Campus. The apprentices will be mostly User Choice funded with some being FFS apprentices.
- Complete 12 core units
- Complete 29 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This course is for apprentices and is usually completed over four years.
- On-campus
- RPL/RCC/Credit
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| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Electives | ||||
| MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18005 | Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18009 | Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/ equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07013 | Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18013 | Perform gland packing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07018 | Write basic NC and CNC Programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07024 | Operate and monitor machine and process | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07028 | Operate computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12006 | Mark off/out (general engineering) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems |
| MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations |
| 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 |
| MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/ equipment |
| MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations |
| MEM07013 | Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines |
| MEM18013 | Perform gland packing |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07018 | Write basic NC and CNC Programs |
| MEM07024 | Operate and monitor machine and process |
| MEM07028 | Operate computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM12006 | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
The Glencore delivery structure is set up over the period of one year on campus training meeting the requirements outlined in the contractual agreement.
Block A - 35 units of competency
Block B - 3 units of competency.
Block C - 1 unit of competency
Block D - 3 units of competency
Organisation & Delivery Mode:
The program is organized to reflect the learning and work activities that take place within the Fitting and Machining industry. The application of this knowledge is assessed in other components of the program that focus on specific work activities. These comprise of structured training for the period of their apprenticeship during which time students are able to practice and refine their skills in live work situations. In this case, participants must successfully complete all components of the program to be deemed to be competent.
This is done so that candidates are provided with background information and the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge in work similar environments. This is achieved through a combination of face to face, trainer lead theory classes and practical sessions involving small groups and individual activities. This approach is influenced by client and industry need, the learning style of participants and the availability of physical resources.
Candidates are provided with training workbooks for each competency which includes all materials used in the training sessions, assessment materials (other than tests) and reference materials.
It is only when the candidate successfully completes all required assessments that they are deemed competent in the courses.
Schedule: The training program is conducted over the duration of the training plan. The sequence of training is negotiated with the individual candidate, the employers and the RTO.
Weekly tutorials are offered as additional support for those that need it. These are planned and timetabled for one hour per week. For those students who require additional support over and above the tutorials offered by the vocational teaching staff, additional LL&N support is available via the local learning, literacy & numeracy teaching staff. Students requiring additional support are identified by the BKSB test & the vocational teaching staff and are referred to the LL&N teaching staff.
Workplace tasks will be undertaken to confirm the student has met industry standards consistently and over a period time, by way of the Third Party Report.
- RPL/RCC/Credit
- On-campus
| Core | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| Electives | ||||
| MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18005 | Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18007 | Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18009 | Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/ equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07013 | Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18013 | Perform gland packing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07018 | Write basic NC and CNC Programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07024 | Operate and monitor machine and process | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07028 | Operate computer controlled machines and processes | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM12006 | Mark off/out (general engineering) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems |
| MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM07006 | Perform lathe operations |
| MEM07007 | Perform milling operations |
| 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 |
| MEM18012 | Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals |
| MEM18011 | Shut down and isolate machines/ equipment |
| MEM18004 | Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM12003 | Perform precision mechanical measurement |
| MEM07021 | Perform complex lathe operations |
| MEM07013 | Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines |
| MEM18013 | Perform gland packing |
| MEM07015 | Set computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07016 | Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM07018 | Write basic NC and CNC Programs |
| MEM07024 | Operate and monitor machine and process |
| MEM07028 | Operate computer controlled machines and processes |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM12006 | Mark off/out (general engineering) |
| MEM07005 | Perform general machining |
| MEM05005 | Carry out mechanical cutting |
| MEM05006 | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
| MEM05004 | Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Practical Task |
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Third Party Verification |
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities
Fitting and Turning Rockhampton
Glencore - Emerald Cohort
Emerald
January: Part Time
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
November: Part Time
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
Fitting and Turning Rockhampton
Glencore - Emerald Cohort
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