Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade - MEM31112

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Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required by a tradesperson working with composites within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries, or other industries where composites tradespersons work. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on the assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade specifies the competencies required for employment as a composites tradesperson, including:

laying up composites

selecting and using materials and components for composite products

handling, using and storing materials and components used in composites

undertaking repairs and modifications to composite components

undertaking repairs and modifications using composites

adjusting resin chemicals for composite products and conditions

selecting and using joining techniques.

People with this qualification may work in a large manufacturing organisation, a smaller workshop, a repair facility, a defence or a government facility. The composites tradesperson may work in a composites manufacturing or repair organisation, or they may work in an aerospace, civil construction, general manufacturing, marine, vehicle or other organisation as a composites specialist. They may be part of a large organisation or they may be an independent contractor performing composites trade work for other organisations. ‘Composites’ in this application refers to reinforced resin components and does not include geo-textile or other industrial textiles.

Application

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to working as a composites tradesperson. Skills development would usually be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice.

This work will generally be undertaken in a factory or workshop environment but may also be undertaken onsite.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

The minimum requirements for achievement of the MEM31112 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade are:

completion of all core units of competency listed below

completion of elective units to a total value of at least 73 points, chosen as described below:

basic composite fabrication units from Group A to the value of at least 12 points

composite trade specialisation units from Group B to the value of at least 28 points

units not already chosen from Group B and trade specialisation units from Group C to bring the total value to at least 73 points.

Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2).

Appropriate Group C elective units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.

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.

Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM05 Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the flexibility requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.

Core units of competency

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Unit code	Unit title
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM13014A	Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A	Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A	Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A	Apply quality systems
MEM15024A	Apply quality procedures
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM17003A	Assist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A – Composite fabrication units

Select units from this list to the value of at least 12 points.

Unit code	Unit title	Points
MEM26001A	Lay up composites using open moulding techniques	6
MEM26002A	Lay up composites using vacuum closed moulding techniques	6
MEM26003A	Lay up composites using pressure closed moulding techniques	6

Group B - Composites trade specialisation units

Select units from this list to the value of at least 28 points.

Unit code	Unit title	Points
MEM26004A	Make basic plugs for composites fabrication	3
MEM26005A	Make basic moulds for composites fabrication	3
MEM26006A	Mark and cut out sheets for composite use	4
MEM26007A	Select and use reinforcing appropriate for product	4
MEM26008A	Select and use resin systems appropriate for product	4
MEM26009A	Select and use cores and fillers appropriate for product	2
MEM26010A	Store and handle composite materials	2
MEM26011A	Determine materials and techniques for a composite component or product*	6
MEM26012A	Record and trial work processes for one-off composite products	4
MEM26013A	Select and use composite processes or systems appropriate for product	4
MEM26014A	Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions	4
MEM26015A	Select and apply repair techniques	6
MEM26016A	Select and use joining techniques	6
MEM26017A	Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces	4
MEM26018A	Organise composite trials	4
MEM26019A	Finish a composite product	4
MEM26020A	Identify and interpret required standards for composites	2

Group C - specialisation units

Select additional units from Group B or from the Certificate III Trade Specialisation units listed in Appendix I of this Training Package to bring the total value of units to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites.

Appropriate specialisation units to the value of 16 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.

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