Certificate II in Engineering

The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate II in Engineering are:

completion of all of the core units of competency listed below, and

completion of elective units from the list below to the value of at least 30 points.

Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1)

Appropriate elective units to the value of 6 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.

Registered Training Organisations must seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses.

Additional qualification descriptors

The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification: Marine craft manufacturing; Surface finishing.


Subjects

Core units

select all of the units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM13014A

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

add topic MEM14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task

add topic MEM15002A

Apply quality systems

add topic MEM15024A

Apply quality procedures

add topic MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

Elective units

select elective units from this list to the value of at least 30 points, including any prerequisites.

Unit code

Unit title

P

add topic MEM03001B

Perform manual production assembly

4

add topic MEM03002B

Perform precision assembly

4

add topic MEM03003B

Perform sheet and plate assembly

4

add topic MEM03004B

Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)

8

add topic MEM03005B

Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production)

8

add topic MEM03006B

Set assembly stations

2

add topic MEM04001B

Operate melting furnaces

4

add topic MEM04002B

Perform gravity die casting

2

add topic MEM04003B

Operate pressure die casting machine

4

add topic MEM04004B

Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding

4

add topic MEM04006B

Operate sand moulding and core making machines

8

add topic MEM04007B

Pour molten metal

4

add topic MEM04008B

Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings

4

add topic MEM04018B

Perform general woodworking machine operations

4

add topic MEM04019B

Perform refractory installation and repair

4

add topic MEM05001B

Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

4

add topic MEM05002B

Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering

4

add topic MEM05003B

Perform soft soldering

2

add topic MEM05004C

Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

2

add topic MEM05005B

Carry out mechanical cutting

2

add topic MEM05006B

Perform brazing and/or silver soldering

2

add topic MEM05007C

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

2

add topic MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

2

add topic MEM05013C

Perform manual production welding

2

add topic MEM05041B

Weld using powder flame spraying

4

add topic MEM05049B

Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

2

add topic MEM05050B

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

2

add topic MEM06001B

Perform hand forging

4

add topic MEM06002B

Perform hammer forging

4

add topic MEM06003C

Carry out heat treatment

6

add topic MEM06005B

Perform drop and upset forging

4

add topic MEM06007B

Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing

2

add topic MEM07001B

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

2

add topic MEM07003B

Perform machine setting (routine)

4

add topic MEM07015B

Set computer controlled machines/processes

2

add topic MEM07024B

Operate and monitor machine/process

4

add topic MEM07025B

Perform advanced machine/process operation

6

add topic MEM07026B

Perform advanced plastic processing

6

add topic MEM07027B

Perform advanced press operations

6

add topic MEM07028B

Operate computer controlled machines/processes

2

add topic MEM07029B

Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters

4

add topic MEM07030C

Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)

8

add topic MEM07031C

Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)

4

add topic MEM07032B

Use workshop machines for basic operations

2

add topic MEM07033B

Operate and monitor basic boiler

6

add topic MEM07034A

Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler

4

add topic MEM08001B

Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work

4

add topic MEM08002C

Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating

4

add topic MEM08003C

Perform electroplating operations

6

add topic MEM08004B

Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods

4

add topic MEM08005B

Prepare and produce specialised coatings

4

add topic MEM08006B

Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium

2

add topic MEM08007B

Control surface finish production and finished product quality

4

add topic MEM08008B

Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process

3

add topic MEM08009C

Make up solutions

2

add topic MEM08010B

Manually finish/polish materials

6

add topic MEM08011B

Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means

2

add topic MEM08012B

Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)

4

add topic MEM08013B

Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)

4

add topic MEM08014B

Apply protective coatings (basic)

4

add topic MEM08015B

Apply protective coatings (advanced)

4

add topic MEM08016B

Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions

1

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

4

add topic MEM10002B

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

3

add topic MEM10013A

Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework

6

add topic MEM11001C

Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment

4

add topic MEM11002C

Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment

4

add topic MEM11004B

Undertake dogging

4

add topic MEM11005B

Pick and process order

4

add topic MEM11006B

Perform production packaging

2

add topic MEM11007B

Administer inventory procedures

4

add topic MEM11008B

Package materials (stores and warehouse)

2

add topic MEM11009B

Handle/move bulk fluids/gases

4

add topic MEM11010B

Operate mobile load shifting equipment

4

add topic MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

2

add topic MEM11012B

Purchase materials

6

add topic MEM11013B

Undertake warehouse receival process

4

add topic MEM11014B

Undertake warehouse dispatch process

4

add topic MEM11016B

Order materials

2

add topic MEM11017B

Organise and lead stocktakes

4

add topic MEM11018B

Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and/or dispatch system

6

add topic MEM11019B

Undertake tool store procedures

4

add topic MEM11020B

Perform advanced warehouse computer operations

4

add topic MEM11021B

Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment

2

add topic MEM11022B

Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment

4

add topic MEM12001B

Use comparison and basic measuring devices

2

add topic MEM12002B

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

2

add topic MEM12019B

Measure components using coordinate measuring machine

4

add topic MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

5

add topic MEM12024A

Perform computations

3

add topic MEM13001B

Perform emergency first aid

1

add topic MEM13002B

Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace

3

add topic MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

2

add topic MEM13004B

Work safely with molten metals/glass

2

add topic MEM13007B

Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers

2

add topic MEM13013B

Work safely with ionizing radiation

4

add topic MEM14005A

Plan a complete activity

4

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

2

add topic MEM15003B

Use improvement processes in team activities

4

add topic MEM16002C

Conduct formal interviews and negotiations

4

add topic MEM16004B

Perform internal/external customer service

2

add topic MEM16005A

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

2

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

2

add topic MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

2

add topic MEM17001B

Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace

2

add topic MEM17002B

Conduct workplace assessment

2

add topic MEM17003A

Assist in the provision of on the job training

2

add topic MEM18001C

Use hand tools

2

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

2

add topic MEM18013B

Perform gland packing

2

add topic MEM18024B

Maintain engine cooling systems

2

add topic MEM18025B

Service combustion engines

2

add topic MEM18026C

Test compression ignition fuel systems

4

add topic MEM18027C

Overhaul engine fuel system components

8

add topic MEM18028B

Maintain engine lubrication systems

2

add topic MEM18029B

Tune diesel engines

4

add topic MEM18038B

Maintain wheels and tyres

2

add topic MEM18055B

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

3

add topic MEM18071B

Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components

2

add topic MEM18072B

Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies

4

add topic MEM18084A

Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems

4

add topic MEM18085A

Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances

6

add topic MEM18086B

Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems

4

add topic MEM19001B

Perform jewellery metal casting

6

add topic MEM19002B

Prepare jewellery illustrations

4

add topic MEM19003B

Handle gem materials

2

add topic MEM19004B

Handle and examine gemstone materials

6

add topic MEM19006B

Replace watch batteries

1

add topic MEM19007B

Perform gemstone setting

6

add topic MEM19009B

Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process

1

add topic MEM19010B

Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process

2

add topic MEM19011B

Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process

2

add topic MEM19014B

Perform hand engraving

4

add topic MEM19015B

Perform jewellery enamelling

4

add topic MEM19016B

Construct jewellery components

4

add topic MEM19017B

Fabricate jewellery items

6

add topic MEM19020B

Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms

4

add topic MEM19021B

Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms

6

add topic MEM20001A

Produce keys

4

add topic MEM20002A

Assemble and test lock mechanisms

6

add topic MEM20003A

Install and upgrade locks and hardware

4

add topic MEM20004A

Gain entry

4

add topic MEM21001A

Replace watch batteries, capacitors and bands

2

add topic MEM21002A

Perform watch movement exchange

2

add topic MEM21003A

Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment

4

add topic MEM21004A

Clean watch and clock components

2

add topic MEM21005A

Diagnose faults in quartz watches

2

add topic MEM21006A

Service quartz watches

4

add topic MEM21007A

Service complex quartz watches

4

add topic MEM21008A

Service mechanical watches

4

add topic MEM25001B

Apply fibre-reinforced materials

2

add topic MEM25002B

Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures

4

add topic MEM25004B

Fair and shape surfaces

2

add topic MEM25006B

Undertake marine sheathing operations

2

add topic MEM25007B

Maintain marine vessel surfaces

4

add topic MEM25011B

Install marine systems

8

add topic MEM25012B

Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems

6

add topic MEM25014B

Perform marine slipping operations

2

add topic MEM25015A

Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

2

add topic MEM50002B

Work safely on marine craft

1

add topic MEM50003B

Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

1

add topic MEM50004B

Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

1

add topic MEM50009B

Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat

2

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

3

add topic PMBPROD291B

Operate resin infusion moulding equipment

2

add topic PMBPROD294B

Operate resin transfer moulding equipment

2

add topic PMBPROD298B


Subject lists

Certificate II in Engineering 10482
Units: MEM13014A, MEM14004A, MEM15002A, MEM15024A, MEM16007A

Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Read and interpret routine information on written job instructions and standard operating procedures. May include simple drawings

Follow verbal instructions

Enter routine and familiar information onto proforma and standard workplace forms

Orally report routine information

Use basic numeracy skills for undertaking comparison measurements

Teamwork

Work alone or as part of a team

Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others

Problem-solving

Check material/product for conformance to specification

Identify waste and correct procedures for disposal

Identify routine problems/faults in machine/process/equipment operations and act/report as required

Initiative and enterprise

Be capable of applying skills and knowledge to specified situations and contexts

Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards/problems during course of work

Minimise wasteful use of resources including materials and services in own work

Planning and organising

Select, prepare and lay out or assemble materials and equipment correctly

Conduct pre-start checks on machinery/equipment

Plan steps required to complete routine task

Identify sequence of activities/operations

Self-management

Adhere to all safety requirements

Perform work in accordance with job instructions and work procedures

Learning

Clarify tasks and required outcomes with appropriate personnel

Technology

Use dedicated tools, equipment and machines