Course overview
This course is for people employed as apprentices in Higher Engineering
Trade and for people who have completed a Certificate III in an engineering
trade and who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills and to
achieve a higher level of qualification. You will gain the competencies
required by a tradesperson working at higher levels in the manufacturing,
engineering or related industries.
This course is for people who want to specialise in CNC programming.
You will acquire skills and knowledge in workplace communication,
occupational health and safety, quality procedures systems and planning,
engineering measurement, computations and computer technology plus some
industry-specific skills in welding, boilermaking, metal casting,
patternmaking, metal machining, maintenance and diagnostics and
electrotechnology that are relevant to your current or intended employment.
The course duration will vary depending on the training pathway agreed to
between you, your employer and the TAFE college.
Course Structure
The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course.
units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.
You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course
completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will
statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the
top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement
saying how many you must do.
This course reflects the packaging requirements for MEM40105 Certificate
IV in Engineering (specialising in CNC Programming), within the Metal and
Engineering Training Package (MEM05 V3). The rules from MEM05 (V3) are as
follows:
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate IV in
Engineering are:
* completion of all core units of competency listed below, and
* completion of units from the Group A Specialisation electives listed
below to the value of at least 12 points, and
* completion of Group B electives listed below to bring the total value to
least 109 points.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total (refer to
units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2, Volume 1).
Appropriate Group B elective units to the value of 22 points may be chosen
other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units
are available for inclusion at Certificate IV.
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.
ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITE INFORMATION
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The unit prerequisites are not enforcable in the course structure. Teachers
should make reference to the "List of all MEM Units of Competency, their
points weightings and and prerequisites" in volume 1 page 156 in the MEM05
Training Package to assure the prerequisite units are included in training
plans.
Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total.
Note that units of competency valued at up to 22 points of the 109 points
in total may be drawn from other endorsed Training Packages where those
units are available for inclusion at Certificate IV. Only select units
that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a manufacturing,
engineering or related environment.
To satisfy the Training Package requirements for the Certificate IV in
Engineering (specialising in CNC Programming), this TAFE NSW course has
been structured as follows:
Group 1. Contains the Core units. You must complete all twelve (12) core
units.
Group 2. Contains specialisation units from Group A in the Qualification
Packaging Rules. You must achieve a total of at least twelve (12)
points from this Group. It is recommended that you select the CNC
Programming specialisation units that are listed in subgroup 1.
The remaining elective units may be selected from Group 2, 3 and/or 4,
as follows.
Group 3. Contains additional elective units (from Group B in the
Qualification Packaging Rules). Many of these are also prerequisite for
other elective units. These units count for course completion up to a
maximum of 97 points.
Group 4. Contains units imported from other endorsed training packages.
These also count for course completion up to a maximum of 22 points.
NOTE: Imported units in Group 4 must:
- be relevant to this course
- not duplicate an existing unit in the course
- must be available for inclusion at Certificate IV.
The Quality Services Unit can add additional units to group 4 on
request.
You must achieve enough of the units from Groups 2, 3 and 4 to gain points
totalling to at least 109 points.
Group 99. Contains tutorial modules. You do not have to undertake these.
are provided so you can get extra help if you need it. These units do
not contribute towards course completion.
Group 998. Contains enrichment units. These units do not contribute towards
course completion.
If you already hold units of competency or want to complete units from
another training package and, with the support of your employer/industry,
you want to count units with a points score of up to 22 towards this
qualification, contact the head teacher at your college. A request will
then be made to TES Industry Skills Unit Meadowbank to include the
required units in the course.
Note 1:
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The column headed "Seq" in the course structure below is used to ensure the
units are displayed in the correct numerical sequence. This has no
relevance with regard to order of delivery or assessment.
NOTE 2:
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Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total.
Learner Support
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TAFE NSW learners who require additional support to meet their learning
goals can co-enrol in the TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment in Learner
Support (9999). This course replaces the module Tutorial Support 8999A and
Course Elective Completion:
Elective module/units to a total weight/points of at least 109 must be completed. These may be chosen from groups 2, 3, 4
Group 1 CORE UNITS
All module/units must be completed
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Modules/Units
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Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
|
MEM12023A
|
Perform engineering measurements
|
45
|
|
|
MEM12024A
|
Perform computations
|
27
|
|
|
MEM13014A
|
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
|
10
|
|
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MEM14004A
|
Plan to undertake a routine task
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9
|
|
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MEM14005A
|
Plan a complete activity
|
36
|
|
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MEM15002A
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Apply quality systems
|
18
|
|
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MEM15024A
|
Apply quality procedures
|
9
|
|
|
MEM16006A
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Organise and communicate information
|
18
|
|
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MEM16007A
|
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
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9
|
|
|
MEM16008A
|
Interact with computing technology
|
18
|
|
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MEM17003A
|
Assist in the provision of on the job training
|
18
|
|
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MSAENV272B
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
|
20
|
|
Group 2 SPECIALISATION UNITS FROM GROUP A IN MEM40105
Module/units to a total weight/points of at least 12 must be completed
Subgroup 1 ADVANCED LEVEL CNC PROGRAMMING UNITS - RECOMMENDED UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM05053A
|
Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM05054A
|
Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines
|
36
|
|
4
|
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MEM07016C
|
Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07018C
|
Write basic NC/CNC programs
|
36
|
|
4
|
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MEM07019C
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Program NC/CNC machining centre
|
18
|
|
2
|
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MEM07020C
|
Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07022C
|
Program CNC wire cut machines
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07023C
|
Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM07039A
|
Write programs for industrial robots
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM12003B
|
Perform precision mechanical measurement
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 9 SPECIALIST DRAWING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
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Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM09009C
|
Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM09010C
|
Create 3D models using computer aided design system
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM09023A
|
Create 3D code files using computer aided manufacturing system
|
54
|
|
6
|
Subgroup 16 SPECIALIST COMMUNICATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
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Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM16009A
|
Research and analyse engineering information
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM16010A
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Write reports
|
18
|
|
2
|
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MEM16011A
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Communicate with individuals and small groups
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM16012A
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Interpret technical specifications and manuals
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM16013A
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Operate in a self-directed team
|
18
|
|
2
|
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MEM16014A
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Report technical information
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 17 SPECIALIST TRAINING UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM17001B
|
Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace
|
18
|
|
2
|
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MEM17002B
|
Conduct workplace assessment
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 18 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTIC UNIT
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM18049C
|
Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
|
27
|
|
3
|
Subgroup 30 SPECIALIST TECHNICIAN UNIT
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
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Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM30012A
|
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
|
36
|
|
4
|
Group 3 OTHER SPECIALISATION UNITS - FROM GROUP B IN MEM40105
Module/units to a total weight/points of 97 may be completed
Subgroup 5 FABRICATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
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Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM05003B
|
Perform soft soldering
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05004C
|
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05005B
|
Carry out mechanical cutting
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05006B
|
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05007C
|
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05008C
|
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05009C
|
Perform automated thermal cutting
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05011D
|
Assemble fabricated components
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM05012C
|
Perform routine manual metal arc welding
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05015D
|
Weld using manual metal arc welding process
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM05017D
|
Weld using gas metal arc welding process
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM05019D
|
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM05049B
|
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05050B
|
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05051A
|
Select welding processes
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM05052A
|
Apply safe welding practices
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 6 FORGING UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM06007B
|
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 7 MACHINE AND PROCESS OPERATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM07002B
|
Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07003B
|
Perform machine setting (routine)
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07004B
|
Perform machine setting (complex)
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM07005C
|
Perform general machining
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM07006C
|
Perform lathe operations
|
38
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07007C
|
Perform milling operations
|
38
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07008D
|
Perform grinding operations
|
40
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07009B
|
Perform precision jig boring operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07010B
|
Perform tool and cutter grinding operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07011B
|
Perform complex milling operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07012B
|
Perform complex grinding operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07013B
|
Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07014B
|
Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07015B
|
Set computer controlled machines/processes
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07021B
|
Perform complex lathe operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07024B
|
Operate and monitor machine/process
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07028B
|
Operate computer controlled machine/processes
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 9 DRAWING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM09002B
|
Interpret technical drawing
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM09003B
|
Prepare basic engineering drawing
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM09005B
|
Perform basic engineering detail drafting
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM09021B
|
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM09022A
|
Create 2D code files using computer aided manufacture system
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 10 INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM10002B
|
Terminate and connect electrical wiring
|
27
|
|
3
|
|
MEM10004B
|
Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 11 MATERIALS HANDLING UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM11010B
|
Operate mobile load shifting equipment
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM11011B
|
Undertake manual handling
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM11022B
|
Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 12 MEASUREMENT UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM12002B
|
Perform electrical/electronic measurement
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM12019B
|
Measure components using coordinate measuring machine
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM12020B
|
Set and operate coordinate measuring machine
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM12021B
|
Program coordinate measuring machine
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM12022B
|
Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 13 OH&S UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM13001B
|
Perform emergency first aid
|
9
|
|
1
|
|
MEM13002B
|
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace
|
27
|
|
3
|
|
MEM13003B
|
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM13006B
|
Collect and evaluate occupational health and safety data for an enterprise or section of an enterpri
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM13010A
|
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 15 QUALITY UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM15003B
|
Use improvement processes in team activities
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 16 COMMUNICATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM16002C
|
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM16004B
|
Perform internal/external customer service
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM16005A
|
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 18 MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM18001C
|
Use hand tools
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18002B
|
Use power tools/hand held operations
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18003C
|
Use tools for precision work
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18004B
|
Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18005B
|
Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18006C
|
Repair and fit engineering components
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM18007B
|
Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18008B
|
Balance equipment
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18009B
|
Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18012B
|
Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18013B
|
Perform gland packing
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18014B
|
Manufacture press tools and gauges
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM18015B
|
Maintain tools and dies
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18018C
|
Maintain pneumatic system components
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18020B
|
Maintain hydraulic system components
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18055B
|
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
|
27
|
|
3
|
|
MEM18071B
|
Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM18072B
|
Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18097A
|
Manufacture cavity dies
|
72
|
|
8
|
Group 4 IMPORTED UNITS
Module/units to a total weight/points of 22 may be completed
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MSACMC410A
|
Lead change in a manufacturing environment
|
50
|
|
5
|
|
MSACMS400A
|
Implement a competitive manufacturing system
|
50
|
|
5
|
|
MSACMS401A
|
Ensure process improvements are sustained
|
50
|
|
5
|
|
MSACMT421A
|
Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system
|
50
|
|
5
|
|
MSACMT430A
|
Improve cost factors in work practices
|
50
|
|
5
|
Group 99 TUTORIAL
Your teacher will tell you if you need to do any modules/units from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
|
4208C
|
Manuf. & eng. technical tutorial support
|
54
|
|
Group 998 ENRICHMENT
You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards
course completion
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
|
MEM30001A
|
Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
|
36
|
|
|
MEM30002A
|
Produce basic engineering graphics
|
36
|
|
|
MEM30003A
|
Produce detailed engineering drawings
|
36
|
|
|
MEM30004A
|
Use CAD to create and display 3D models
|
36
|
|
|
MEM30007A
|
Select common engineering materials
|
36
|
|
Requirements to receive the qualification
To achieve qualification MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (specialising in
CNC Programming) (TAFE NSW course number 9287), learners are required to
complete the following:
* All 12 core units from Group 1
* Elective units from Group 2 (the CNC elective units) to score a minimum of
12 points
* Additional elective units from Groups 2, 3 and/or 4 to bring the total of
elective units to at least 109 points
* NB: No more than 22 points may be selected from Group 4.
Career Opportunities
Higher Engineering tradesperson or advanced engineering tradesperson at level C7
under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award.
Entry Requirements
While there is no qualification entry requirement, it is assumed that the
learner is either already a tradesperson with access to structured on and
off-the-job training, or is an apprentice under 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.
Articulation
When you finish this course you may be eligible to enrol in other courses under
the Metal and Engineering Training Package.