Course overview
This course is for people employed as apprentice toolmakers in the
manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. You will gain the
competencies required to work as a toolmaking tradesperson in these areas.
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
skills specific to the toolmaking trade.
The course duration will vary depending on the training pathway agreed to
between you, your employer and the TAFE college.
Pathways into the qualification
-------------------------------
There is no qualification entry requirement. It is assumed that the
learner is engaged as an apprentice under a Training Contract and that the
learner is recieving appropriate structured on-the-job training while
undertaking this qualification.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted
towards this qualification by those who have completed MEM10105
certificate I in Engineering, MEM10205 Certificate I in Boating Services,
MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering, MEM20205 Certificate II in
Engineering - Production Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Credit towards this qualification may also include units of competency
contained within relevant skill sets and Statements of Attainment.
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 MEM30205 Certificate
III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (specialising in Toolmaking) within
the Metal and Engineering Training Package (V3) (MEM05 V3). The rules from
follows:
Packaging rules
===============
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in
Engineering - Mechanical Trade are:
- completion of all core units of competency listed below, and
- completion of Group A Mechanical Trade stream units to the value of at
least 40 points, and
- completion of units from Group B Certificate III Trade specialisation
units listed in Appendix 1, Volume 1 of the Training Package, to bring the
value to at least 73 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 16 points maybe chosen
from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those
units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Note that the
elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for
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
value for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or
accredited courses.
Only selected units that would be suitable for Mechanical Trade
occupational outcomes.
Additional qualification descriptors
------------------------------------
The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this
qualification:
* Refrigeration and air conditioning
* Instrumentation
* Maintenance
* Patternmaking
* Toolmaking
* Watchmaking
* Machining
To satisfy the Training Package requirements for Certificate III in
Engineering - Mechanical Trade (specialising in Toolmaking), this TAFE NSW
structured as follows:
You must complete all units in groups 1 and 2, plus enough units from
Groups 3, 4 and 5 to the value of at least 73 points.
Groups 1 and 2 contain the 12 core units of competency. You must achieve
all twelve (12) of these units. The unweighted core units are in Group 1.
The weighted core units are in Group 2.
Group 1 - Unweighted Core Units
-------------------------------
All 5 units must be completed
Group 2 - Weighted Core Units
-----------------------------
All 7 units must be completed
Group 3 - Group A Mechanical Trade stream units listed in MEM30205
------------------------------------------------------------------
Each of these units is allocated a points score. You must achieve units to
value of at least 40 points from the following 5 subgroups below:
Subgroup 1 - Toolmaking units - at least 8 points must be completed
Subgroup 2 - Machine and process operation units
Subgroup 3 - Drawing, drafting and design units
Subgroup 4 - Measurement units
Subgroup 5 - Maintenance and Dignostics units
Group 4 - Group B Specialisation Units
---------------------------------------
Contains Trade Specialisation units from Group B in the Training
Package.These are also allocated a points score. No more than 33 points
may be selected from the following subgroups:
Subgroup 1 - Fabrication units
Subgroup 2 - Forging units
Subgroup 2 - Drawing, drafting and design
Subgroup 4 - Materials handling units
Subgroup 5 - Measurement units
Subgroup 6 - OHS units
Subgroup 7 - Technician units
Group 5 - Imported unit at Certificate III level
------------------------------------------------
Contains units imported from other qualifcations. Units in this subgroup
are allocated a points score. Please note that units imported into this
group must be relevant to this course and available for inclusion at
Certificate III level. - No more than 16 units may be selected from this
group.
Course Elective Completion:
Elective module/units to a total weight/points of at least 73 must be completed. These may be chosen from groups 3, 4, 5
Group 1 UNWEIGHTED CORE UNITS
All module/units must be completed
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
|
MEM13014A
|
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
|
10
|
|
|
MEM14004A
|
Plan to undertake a routine task
|
9
|
|
|
MEM15024A
|
Apply quality procedures
|
9
|
|
|
MEM16007A
|
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
|
9
|
|
Group 2 WEIGHTED CORE UNITS
Module/units to a total weight/points of only 23 must be completed
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM12023A
|
Perform engineering measurements
|
45
|
|
5
|
|
MEM12024A
|
Perform computations
|
27
|
|
3
|
|
MEM14005A
|
Plan a complete activity
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM15002A
|
Apply quality systems
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM16006A
|
Organise and communicate information
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM16008A
|
Interact with computing technology
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM17003A
|
Assist in the provision of on the job training
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MSAENV272B
|
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
|
20
|
|
3
|
Group 3 GROUP A: MECHANICAL TRADE STREAM UNITS LISTED IN MEM30205
Subgroup 1 must be completed
Module/units to a total weight/points of at least 40 must be completed
Subgroup 1 TOOLMAKING UNITS
At least 1 module/unit must be completed
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM18014B
|
Manufacture press tools and gauges
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM18097A
|
Manufacture cavity dies
|
72
|
|
8
|
Subgroup 2 MACHINE AND PROCESS OPERATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM07001B
|
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07002B
|
Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
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
|
|
MEM07016C
|
Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07018C
|
Write basic NC/CNC programs
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07019C
|
Program NC/CNC machining centre
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07020C
|
Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07021B
|
Perform complex lathe operations
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07022C
|
Program CNC wire cut machines
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07023C
|
Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM07024B
|
Operate and monitor machine/process
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM07028B
|
Operate computer controlled machine/processes
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM07029B
|
Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 3 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
|
|
MEM09022A
|
Create 2D code files using computer aided manufacture system
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 4 MEASUREMENT UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM12003B
|
Perform precision mechanical measurement
|
18
|
|
2
|
|
MEM12006B
|
Mark off/out (general engineering)
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 5 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
|
|
MEM18006C
|
Repair and fit engineering components
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM18015B
|
Maintain tools and dies
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM18055B
|
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
|
27
|
|
3
|
Group 4 GROUP B: SPECIALISATION UNITS
Module/units to a total weight/points of 33 may be completed
Subgroup 1 FABRICATION UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
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
|
|
4
|
|
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
|
|
MEM05053A
|
Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM05054A
|
Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal cutting machines
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 2 FORGING UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM06003C
|
Carry out heat treatment
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM06004B
|
Select heat treatment processes and test finished product
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM06007B
|
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
|
18
|
|
2
|
Subgroup 3 DRAWING, DRAFTING AND DESIGN UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM09003B
|
Prepare basic engineering drawing
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM09005B
|
Perform basic engineering detail drafting
|
72
|
|
8
|
|
MEM09011B
|
Apply basic engineering design concepts
|
54
|
|
6
|
|
MEM09021B
|
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes
|
36
|
|
4
|
Subgroup 4 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 5 MEASUREMENT UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
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 6 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
|
Subgroup 7 TECHNICIAN UNITS
You may choose electives from this group
|
Modules/Units
|
Name
|
Hrs
|
National Module(s)
|
Weight
|
|
MEM30010A
|
Set up basic hydraulic circuits
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM30011A
|
Set up basic pneumatic circuits
|
36
|
|
4
|
|
MEM30012A
|
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
|
36
|
|
4
|
Group 5 IMPORTED UNITS
Module/units to a total weight/points of 16 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
|
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
|
|
Requirements to receive the qualification
To achieve the qualification MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering -
Mechanical Trade (specialising in Toolmaking), (TAFE NSW course 9278), learners
are required to complete units of competency as specified below:
- 5 core units from group 1
- 7 core units from group 2
- elective units to the value of at least 40 points from group 3
- no morethan 33 points from group 4
- no more than 16 points from group 5
Note: All pre-requiste/s must be successfully completed before a particular unit
can be undertaken.
Career Opportunities
Toolmaking tradesperson (traditionally referred to as Toolmaker) at level C10
under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
However students would normally be expected to be working or seeking relevant
employment, in the Metal and Engineering Industry.
Articulation
Further training pathways from this qualification include MEM40105 Certificate
IV in Engineering and MEM50105 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade or other
relevant qualifications.