Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Not Applicable
Subjects
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction are:
completion of all core units of competency listed below, and
completion of Group A Marine Craft Construction stream units from the list below 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 total 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 may be 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 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.
Only select units that would be suitable for Marine Craft Construction occupational outcomes
Additional qualification descriptors
There are no approved additional descriptors for this qualification.
Core Units
select all of the units from this list
Unit code | Unit title |
Perform engineering measurements | |
Perform computations | |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | |
Plan to undertake a routine task | |
Plan a complete activity | |
Apply quality systems | |
Apply quality procedures | |
Organise and communicate information | |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | |
Interact with computing technology | |
Assist in the provision of on the job training | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
Group A - Marine Craft Construction stream units
select units from this list to the value of at least 40 points
Unit code | Unit title | P |
Perform general woodworking machine operations | 4 | |
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment | 2 | |
Operate and monitor machine/process | 4 | |
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating | 4 | |
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means | 2 | |
Apply protective coatings (basic) | 4 | |
Interpret technical drawing | 4 | |
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes | 4 | |
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes | 4 | |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | 2 | |
Work safely with molten metals/glass | 2 | |
Use hand tools | 2 | |
Use power tools/hand held operations | 2 | |
Apply fibre-reinforced materials | 2 | |
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures | 4 | |
Set up marine vessel structures | 4 | |
Fair and shape surfaces | 2 | |
Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components | 8 | |
Undertake marine sheathing operations | 2 | |
Maintain marine vessel surfaces | 4 | |
Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures | 4 | |
Form timber shapes using hot processes | 2 | |
Perform fitout procedures | 4 | |
Install marine systems | 8 | |
Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems | 6 | |
Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds | 12 | |
Perform marine slipping operations | 2 | |
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries | 2 | |
Work safely on marine craft | 1 | |
Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment | 1 | |
Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes | 1 | |
Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat | 2 |
Group B - Trade Specialisation units
Select units from Certificate III Trade Specialisation units listed in Appendix I, Volume 1 of MEM05 to bring the total value of units to at least 73 points, including any prerequisites
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Read, interpret, follow and communicate information on written job instructions, specifications, standard operating procedures, charts, lists, drawings and other applicable reference documents Produce sketches, diagrams, charts or graphs and 3D shapes (lofting) Check and clarify task-related information Recognise and use common marine terminology Liaise with appropriate authorities |
Teamwork | Work alone or as part of a team Contribute to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work Identify work roles, communicate and cooperate with others |
Problem-solving | Undertake numerical operations, geometry and calculations/ formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages) Use appropriate measuring techniques Inspect quality of own or other employee's work Assess operation and condition of components against specifications or manufacturer's requirements Translate designs into practical outcomes Use diagnostic skills and tests to identify and determine causes of faults, including interpretation of in-built fault indicators and error codes |
Initiative and enterprise | Be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts Identify actual and foreseeable workplace hazards during course of work Implement OHS risk management procedures Modify work plan to overcome unforeseen difficulties or developments that occur as work progresses Economise material use and minimise waste and negative environmental impacts Participate in improvement procedures including process, quality and internal/external customer/supplier relationships |
Planning and organising | Plan, prioritise and sequence work operations Select and use planning techniques and tools Organise and analyse information relevant to work Set up jobs prior to commencement of work including selection of appropriate materials and adjustment of equipment Inspect and prepare worksite |
Self-management | Carry out work safely and in accordance with company policy and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and legislative requirements Monitor performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction Take responsibility for work outcomes Apply techniques, procedures, tools and equipment for compliance with site or manufacturers' specifications. |
Learning | Check and clarify task related information with appropriate personnel or technical adviser Identify customers' requirements with respect to the operation or quality of the product or service Assess and modify own work practices Use manuals, online help and other reference materials such as catalogues/lists as required Maintain current knowledge of applicable standards, legislation, environmental guidelines, codes of practice and product/process developments Assist with on the job training and assessment |
Technology | Select and use appropriate tools, equipment, materials and machines Select and use appropriate measuring/testing devices Navigate technology to access /input /store/retrieve/save and produce information/data using appropriate software applications Apply knowledge of marine systems and engineering principles, techniques, procedures, tools and equipment to achieve the required outcome Use CAD equipment |