To be awarded a Diploma of Manufacturing Technology competency must be achieved in twenty one (21) units of competency:
sixteen (16) elective units of competency chosen as described below.
The following five (5) units must be chosen.
Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements. The prerequisites for these units are to be counted in the total number of units required in the elective group. Please refer to the individual units for details.
Choose sixteen (16) elective units as specified to achieve a specialist stream.
All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
Four elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.
at least four (4) of the ten (10) metallurgy elective units must be coded MSATCM5---.
Unit code
Unit title
MEM23061A
Select and test mechanical engineering materials
MEM24012C
Apply metallurgy principles
MEM30007A
Select common engineering materials
MSATCM401A
Prepare and examine metallographic samples
MSATCM402A
Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
MSATCM403A
Evaluate mould design and gating
MSATCM404A
Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples
MSATCM405A
Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal
*
MSATCM406A
Apply basic chemistry principles to metallurgy
MSATCM501A
Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations
*
MSATCM502A
Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants
*
MSATCM503A
Recommend a refractory for an application
MSATCM504A
Select metal forming process
*
MSATCM505A
Select metal joining process
*
MSATCM506A
Monitor blast furnace operations
*
MSATCM507A
Monitor primary steel making process
*
MSATCM508A
Monitor secondary steelmaking operations
*
MSATCM509A
Recommend ferrous and non ferrous metals or alloys for an application
*
MSATCM510A
Apply metallurgical principles and techniques in welding and other thermal processes
*
MSATCM511A
Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes
MSATCM512A
Apply metallurgy principles and practice to optimise furnace operation
MSATCM513A
Plan and complete metallurgical projects
*
MSATCM514A
Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products
MSATCM515A
Analyse metallurgical failures of components and recommend preventative measures
*
MSATCM516A
Select non metallic materials for engineering applications
manufacturing, engineering and structural
MSATCM517A
Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys
MSATCM518A
Interpret complex binary phase diagrams
*
All seven (7) of these specialist stream units must be chosen from this group.
Three (3) units must be chosen from the list below.
The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:
Unit code
Unit title
AUM4003A
Interpret customer requirements
FDFOP2005A
Work in a socially diverse environment
LMTGN4016A
Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM06003C
Carry out heat treatment
MEM09002B
Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B
Prepare basic engineering drawing
*
MEM09004B
Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting
*
MEM09005B
Perform basic engineering detail drafting
*
MEM09011B
Apply basic engineering design concepts
*
MEM09021B
Interpret and produce curved 3 dimensional shapes
MEM09141A
Represent mechanical engineering designs
*
MEM09142A
Represent mechatronic engineering designs
*
MEM09151A
Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs
*
MEM09152A
Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechatronic engineering designs
*
MEM12003B
Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12005B
Calibrate measuring equipment
*
MEM12022B
Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)
MEM12023A
Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A
Perform computations
MEM12025A
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
MEM13002B
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace
MEM13010A
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment
*
MEM13013B
Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM13014A
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14001B
Schedule material deliveries
MEM14002B
Undertake basic process planning
MEM14003B
Undertake basic production scheduling
MEM14004A
Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A
Plan a complete activity
MEM14061A
Plan and design mechanical engineering projects
*
MEM14062A
Plan and design mechatronic engineering projects
*
MEM14063A
Plan and design manufacturing engineering projects
*
MEM14064A
Plan and design maintenance engineering projects
*
MEM14081A
Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects
*
MEM14082A
Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
*
MEM15001B
Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM15004B
Perform inspection
MEM15005B
Select and control inspection processes and procedures
MEM15007B
Conduct product and/or process capability studies
*
MEM15008B
Perform advanced statistical quality control
*
MEM15010B
Perform laboratory procedures
MEM15011B
Exercise external quality assurance
*
MEM15012B
Maintain/supervise application of quality procedures
*
MEM16005A
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
MEM16007A
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16010A
Write reports
*
MEM18001C
Use hand tools
MEM18002B
Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003C
Use tools for precision work
MEM18006B
Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18010C
Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording
MEM18016B
Analyse plant/equipment condition monitoring results
*
MEM18055B
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM22002A
Manage self in the engineering environment
*
MEM22003A
Manage engineering resources
*
MEM22004A
Manage engineering projects
*
MEM22005A
Manage engineering operations
*
MEM22006A
Source and estimate materials
*
MEM22007A
Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
*
MEM22008A
Manage change and technical development
*
MEM22009A
Manage technical sales and promotions
*
MEM23002A
Apply calculus in engineering situations
*
MEM23003A
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
*
MEM23041A
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
MEM23051A
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations
MEM23061A
Select and test mechanical engineering materials
MEM23062A
Select and test mechatronic engineering materials
MEM23071A
Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
MEM23072A
Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
MEM23081A
Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
MEM23082A
Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechatronic engineering situations
MEM23083A
Apply industrial engineering principles and techniques in manufacturing engineering situations
MEM23091A
Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
*
MEM23092A
Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
*
MEM23093A
Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations
*
MEM23094A
Apply maintenance systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
*
MEM24002B
Perform penetrant testing
*
MEM24003B
Perform basic magnetic particle testing
*
MEM24004B
Perform magnetic particle testing
*
MEM24005B
Perform basic eddy current testing
*
MEM24006B
Perform eddy current testing
*
MEM24007B
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
*
MEM24008B
Perform ultrasonic testing
*
MEM24009B
Perform basic radiographic testing
*
MEM24010B
Perform radiographic testing
*
MEM24011B
Establish non destructive tests
*
MEM30001A
Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
*
MEM30002A
Produce basic engineering graphics
*
MEM30003A
Produce detailed engineering drawings
*
MEM30004A
Use CAD to create and display 3D models
*
MEM30005A
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
*
MEM30006A
Calculate stresses in simple structures
*
MEM30007A
Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
MEM30009A
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
*
MEM30012A
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
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Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
MSA50108 Diploma of Manufacturing Technology
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the manufacturing technology related industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
complete workplace documentation and records
use communication technologies efficiently
develop work instructions, specifications and procedures
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from NESB
communicate with all team members
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients
use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and customer facilities
access, interpret and apply technical information
Teamwork
work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
liaise with and provide support to other team members
work as part of a team
identify and manage performance required to meet internal and external customer needs in own work and team
manage technical processes and provide problem solving support to others
Problem solving
investigate problem causes
identify, rectify or report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services
identify environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided
use material and process knowledge to solve problems
identify hazards and suggest control measures
determine production requirements
conduct tests and analyse results to determine and assess production requirements
Initiative and enterprise
seek feedback on products, processes and procedures
gather and analyse information and apply to work related processes
record information on the quality and other indicators of products
support achievement of efficient production processes
determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving
Planning and organising
identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
demonstrate time management skills
source and prepare materials and resources
sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
Self management
interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations
keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues
understand own work activities
manage own time to meet deadlines
implement workplace procedures and instructions
Learning
implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified production requirements
assess competencies in meeting job requirements
be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills
identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice
Technology
use computer software applications effectively
work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
help others use technology efficiently and safely
use testing technology