Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic - MEM31419

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $7948

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - mechanical specialising in diesel fitting and plant mechanics within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of trade work including manufacturing, assembly and commissioning of mobile and stationary plant, servicing, diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a fixed and/or mobile plant mechanic.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace 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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.

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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

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Manufacturing and Engineering Career Pathway

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Manufacturing and Engineering.

Stream

Mechanical

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Production Systems

Fabrication

Electrical/Electronic

Jewellery Making, Watch & Clock Repair & Service

Recreational Boating

Locksmith

Aeronautical & Avionic

Industrial Electrician

Certificate II

Electrical/Electronic Production Technology Worker

Marina - Worker

Electrical/Electronic Production Technology Worker

Certificate III

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

To be awarded the MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

all core units of competency listed below (totalling 63 points)

units to a value of 33 points from Group A electives

Appropriate Group A elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a fixed and/or mobile plant mechanic trade environment.

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocation of points values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit points values.

Prerequisites

Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.

Core units

Unit code	Unit title	P	Pre-req
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	4	*
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	2	*
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	5	*
MEM12024	Perform computations	3	*
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	2
MEM14006	Plan work activities	4	*
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	2	*
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology	2	*
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training	2	*
MEM18001	Use hand tools	2	*
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	2	*
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	3	*
MEM27006	Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits	8	*
MEM27016	Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant	4	*
MEM27017	Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant	4	*
MEM27019	Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant	5	*
MEM27020	Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks	2	*
MEM27023	Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment	4	*
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	3

Group A Elective Units

Unit code	Unit title	P	Pre-req
MEM05001	Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components	4	*
MEM05002	Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering	4	*
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	2	*
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	2	*
MEM05049	Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding	2	*
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	2	*
MEM07005	Perform general machining	8	*
MEM10002	Terminate and connect electrical wiring	3	*
MEM12002	Perform electrical/electronic measurement	2	*
MEM13001	Perform emergency first aid	1	*
MEM13019	Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace	3
MEM18003	Use tools for precision work	4	*
MEM18005	Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings	4	*
MEM18006	Perform precision fitting of engineering components	6	*
MEM18008	Balance equipment	2	*
MEM18009	Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components	4	*
MEM18012	Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals	2	*
MEM18013	Perform gland packing	2	*
MEM18018	Maintain pneumatic system components	4	*
MEM18019	Maintain pneumatic systems	4	*
MEM18020	Maintain hydraulic system components	4	*
MEM18021	Maintain hydraulic systems	4	*
MEM18022	Maintain fluid power controls	8	*
MEM18049	Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.	3	*
MEM18050	Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.	3	*
MEM27001	Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems	2	*
MEM27002	Test and repair compression ignition systems	4	*
MEM27003	Overhaul engine fuel system components	8	*
MEM27004	Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems	2	*
MEM27005	Tune diesel engines	4	*
MEM27007	Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting systems	2	*
MEM27008	Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems	4	*
MEM27009	Diagnose and rectify braking systems	6	*
MEM27010	Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging systems	2	*
MEM27011	Maintain track type undercarriage on mobile plant	4	*
MEM27012	Maintain mobile plant suspension systems	4	*
MEM27013	Maintain steering systems	4	*
MEM27014	Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions	8	*
MEM27015	Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives	4	*
MEM27021	Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines	6	*
MEM27022	Maintain, fault find and repair traction drive mechanics	4	*
MEM27026	Service and repair mobile plant air conditioning systems	4	*
MEM27028	Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions	4	*
MEM27029	Maintain wheels and tyres	2	*
MEM27030	Perform engine bottom-end overhaul	4	*
MEM27031	Perform engine top-end overhaul	8	*
MEM27032	Service combustion engines	2	*
CPPFES2027	Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems	2
CPPFES3042	Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems	2
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	4
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck	0
TLILIC0024	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)	1

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