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MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering Statement of Attainment towards MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

The Certificate I in Engineering and SOA towards Certificate II in Engineering Pathways will equip students with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.

Students undertaking this program will work on lathes and milling machines as well as learning about hand and power tools and precision measurement tools. Students will have the opportunity to learn welding skills using manual metal arc and gas metal arc process as well as the oxy acetylene welding.

Hours 240 hours Training Package MEM
Type VET Board Endorsed Course Work Placement Mandatory 35 hours
Unit Value

2 unit Preliminary

2 unit HSC

 SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Apprenticeships or a Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC 
Specialisation No Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam No ATAR No

ASSESSMENT

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation 
  • Student demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Tests

DUTIES AND TASKS OF A METAL TRADES ASSISTANT

  • Position and hold metal stock or products to enable work to be carried out 
  • Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
  • Solder or spot-weld components using electrical spot or butt welding machines
  • Operate power hammers, presses or other cutting and shaping tools and machines
  • Transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
  • Hand tools to tradespersons and hold tools not immediately required
  • Clean and prepare working surfaces

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Enjoy technical and engineering activities
  • Good with hands 
  • Enjoy practical and manual activities
  • Able to work efficiently
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Safety-conscious
  • Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.

FURTHER STUDY

Further training options in specific fields include:

  • Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  • Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
  • Engineering - Technical
  • Boating Services

JOB ROLES IN THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY

Sheet Metal Worker, Machinist, Equipment Maintainer and Repairer, Plant Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Tool and Die Maker, Design Engineer, CNC Operator, Mechanical and Maintenance Engineer