Diploma of Manufacturing Technology

This qualification would normally be delivered part time over a three year period. There are three specialist streams available:

Metallurgy

Polymer technology

Structural steel detailing.

Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Diploma of Manufacturing Technology competency must be achieved in twenty one (21) units of competency:

five (5) core units of competency

sixteen (16) elective units of competency chosen as described below.

Core units

The following five (5) units must be chosen.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

add topic MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Prerequisites

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.

Elective units

Group A - specialist streams

Choose sixteen (16) elective units as specified to achieve a specialist stream.

Note:

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.

Metallurgy specialist stream

Select sixteen (16) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B

Note:

at least four (4) of the ten (10) metallurgy elective units must be coded MSATCM5---.

the unit add topic MSATCM406A Apply basic chemistry principles to metallurgy must also be selected if it has not already been completed as part of a lower qualification.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM23061A

Select and test mechanical engineering materials

add topic MEM24012C

Apply metallurgy principles

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

add topic MSATCM401A

Prepare and examine metallographic samples

add topic MSATCM402A

Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds

add topic MSATCM403A

Evaluate mould design and gating

add topic MSATCM404A

Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples

add topic MSATCM405A

Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal

*

add topic MSATCM406A

Apply basic chemistry principles to metallurgy

add topic MSATCM501A

Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations

*

add topic MSATCM502A

Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants

*

add topic MSATCM503A

Recommend a refractory for an application

add topic MSATCM504A

Select metal forming process

*

add topic MSATCM505A

Select metal joining process

*

add topic MSATCM506A

Monitor blast furnace operations

*

add topic MSATCM507A

Monitor primary steel making process

*

add topic MSATCM508A

Monitor secondary steelmaking operations

*

add topic MSATCM509A

Recommend ferrous and non ferrous metals or alloys for an application

*

add topic MSATCM510A

Apply metallurgical principles and techniques in welding and other thermal processes

*

add topic MSATCM511A

Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes

add topic MSATCM512A

Apply metallurgy principles and practice to optimise furnace operation

add topic MSATCM513A

Plan and complete metallurgical projects

*

add topic MSATCM514A

Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products

add topic MSATCM515A

Analyse metallurgical failures of components and recommend preventative measures

*

add topic MSATCM516A

Select non metallic materials for engineering applications

manufacturing, engineering and structural

add topic MSATCM517A

Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys

add topic MSATCM518A

Interpret complex binary phase diagrams

*

Polymer technology specialist stream

Select sixteen (16) elective units:

a minimum of eight (8) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSACMT675A

Facilitate the development of a new product

*

add topic PMAOPS550B

Develop a colour formulation

*

add topic PMBTECH501B

Analyse equipment performance

*

add topic PMBTECH502B

Review and analyse production trials and specify re-trials

*

add topic PMBTECH503B

Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment

*

add topic PMBTECH504B

Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment

add topic PMBTECH505B

Choose polymer materials for an application

*

add topic PMBTECH506B

Analyse the design of products and tools

*

add topic PMBTECH507B

Develop fibre composite products using cored laminate techniques

*

add topic PMBTECH508A

Develop a new compound

add topic PMBTECH509A

Modify an existing product

add topic PMBTECH510A

Analyse failure in polymeric materials

Group C - Structural steel detailing specialist stream

Select sixteen (16) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the two groups below

the balance may be chosen from Group B

Structural steel detailing - Group 1

All seven (7) of these specialist stream units must be chosen from this group.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSATCS301A

Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing

*

add topic MSATCS302A

Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections

*

add topic MSATCS501A

Detail standardised structural connections

*

add topic MSATCS502A

Detail structural steel members

*

add topic MSATCS503A

Incorporate structural steel detailing into fabrication and construction project management

add topic MEM05051A

Select welding processes

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

Structural steel detailing - Group 2

Three (3) units must be chosen from the list below.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSATCS504A

Detail ancillary steelwork

*

add topic MEM09006B

Perform advanced engineering detail drafting

*

add topic MEM09009C

Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system

*

add topic MEM16012A

Interpret technical specifications and manuals

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

*

add topic MEM30003A

Produce detailed engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

*

Group B - General electives

The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:

Metallurgy specialist stream

Up to six units

Polymer technology specialist stream

Up to eight units

Structural steel detailing

Up to six units

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM4003A

Interpret customer requirements

add topic FDFOP2005A

Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic LMTGN4016A

Contribute to the development of products or processes

add topic MEM06003C

Carry out heat treatment

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic MEM09003B

Prepare basic engineering drawing

*

add topic MEM09004B

Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting

*

add topic MEM09005B

Perform basic engineering detail drafting

*

add topic MEM09011B

Apply basic engineering design concepts

*

add topic MEM09021B

Interpret and produce curved 3 dimensional shapes

add topic MEM09141A

Represent mechanical engineering designs

*

add topic MEM09142A

Represent mechatronic engineering designs

*

add topic MEM09151A

Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs

*

add topic MEM09152A

Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechatronic engineering designs

*

add topic MEM12003B

Perform precision mechanical measurement

add topic MEM12005B

Calibrate measuring equipment

*

add topic MEM12022B

Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)

add topic MEM12023A

Perform engineering measurements

add topic MEM12024A

Perform computations

add topic MEM12025A

Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

add topic MEM13002B

Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace

add topic MEM13010A

Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment

*

add topic MEM13013B

Work safely with ionising radiation

add topic MEM13014A

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

add topic MEM14001B

Schedule material deliveries

add topic MEM14002B

Undertake basic process planning

add topic MEM14003B

Undertake basic production scheduling

add topic MEM14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task

add topic MEM14005A

Plan a complete activity

add topic MEM14061A

Plan and design mechanical engineering projects

*

add topic MEM14062A

Plan and design mechatronic engineering projects

*

add topic MEM14063A

Plan and design manufacturing engineering projects

*

add topic MEM14064A

Plan and design maintenance engineering projects

*

add topic MEM14081A

Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects

*

add topic MEM14082A

Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects

*

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM15004B

Perform inspection

add topic MEM15005B

Select and control inspection processes and procedures

add topic MEM15007B

Conduct product and/or process capability studies

*

add topic MEM15008B

Perform advanced statistical quality control

*

add topic MEM15010B

Perform laboratory procedures

add topic MEM15011B

Exercise external quality assurance

*

add topic MEM15012B

Maintain/supervise application of quality procedures

*

add topic MEM16005A

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

add topic MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

add topic MEM16010A

Write reports

*

add topic MEM18001C

Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic MEM18003C

Use tools for precision work

add topic MEM18006B

Repair and fit engineering components

add topic MEM18010C

Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording

add topic MEM18016B

Analyse plant/equipment condition monitoring results

*

add topic MEM18055B

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

add topic MEM22002A

Manage self in the engineering environment

*

add topic MEM22003A

Manage engineering resources

*

add topic MEM22004A

Manage engineering projects

*

add topic MEM22005A

Manage engineering operations

*

add topic MEM22006A

Source and estimate materials

*

add topic MEM22007A

Manage environmental effects of engineering activities

*

add topic MEM22008A

Manage change and technical development

*

add topic MEM22009A

Manage technical sales and promotions

*

add topic MEM23002A

Apply calculus in engineering situations

*

add topic MEM23003A

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

*

add topic MEM23041A

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

add topic MEM23051A

Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations

add topic MEM23061A

Select and test mechanical engineering materials

add topic MEM23062A

Select and test mechatronic engineering materials

add topic MEM23071A

Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

add topic MEM23072A

Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

add topic MEM23081A

Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

add topic MEM23082A

Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechatronic engineering situations

add topic MEM23083A

Apply industrial engineering principles and techniques in manufacturing engineering situations

add topic MEM23091A

Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

*

add topic MEM23092A

Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations

*

add topic MEM23093A

Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations

*

add topic MEM23094A

Apply maintenance systems principles and techniques in engineering situations

*

add topic MEM24002B

Perform penetrant testing

*

add topic MEM24003B

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

*

add topic MEM24004B

Perform magnetic particle testing

*

add topic MEM24005B

Perform basic eddy current testing

*

add topic MEM24006B

Perform eddy current testing

*

add topic MEM24007B

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

*

add topic MEM24008B

Perform ultrasonic testing

*

add topic MEM24009B

Perform basic radiographic testing

*

add topic MEM24010B

Perform radiographic testing

*

add topic MEM24011B

Establish non destructive tests

*

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

*

add topic MEM30003A

Produce detailed engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

*

add topic MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

*

add topic MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

*

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

add topic MEM30008A

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

add topic MEM30009A

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

*

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment


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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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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