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RTO number: 0275 ![]()
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Qualification description
The qualification is intended for people interested in exposure to an engineering or related working environment with a view to entering into employment in that area. This qualification will equip graduates with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.
The key learning experiences within this course include:
- Occupational, Health and Safety
- Welding
- Metal Machining
- Basic hand tool use
- Power tool use
- Working as a team
- Producing an engineering project.
Entry Requirements
At enrolment, each student will be required to create (or simply supply if previously created) a Unique Student Identifier (USI). A USI creates an online record of all training and qualifications attained in Australia.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however a sound achievement in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent is recommended.
Duration and location
Park Ridge State High School (RTO Code 30421) provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification on behalf of TAFE Queensland (RTO Code 0275) under a Third Party Training Agreement. Under this arrangement, TAFE Queensland is responsible for monitoring the quality of the training and assessment services and will award the qualification/statement of attainment.
Delivery modes
A range of delivery modes will be used during the teaching and learning of this qualification. These include:
- face-to-face instruction
- work-based learning
- guided learning
- online learning
Fees
- this course is eligible for VETiS funding
- Uniform - Steel Capped Boots with leather uppers
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Course Units
Students will participate in the delivery of a range of activities and projects within the school. Graduates will be competent in a range of essential workplace skills – including literacy and numeracy skills, health and safety, using hand and power tools, machinery, welding, using oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment and teamwork.
To attain a MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, 12 Units (4 Core units plus 8 electives of competency must be completed.
Core Units
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and
engineering
MEMPE005 Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry
MEMPE006 Undertake a basic engineering project
MSAENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
MEMPE001 Use engineering workshop machines
MEMPE002 Use electric welding machines
MEMPE003 Use oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEMPE004 Use fabrication equipment
Assessment
Program delivery will combine both class-based tasks and practical components at the school. This involves the delivery of a range of projects and services within their school community. A range of teaching/learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include:
- observations on practical tasks
- projects
- activity booklets
- questioning and feedback from supervisors.
Evidence contributing towards competency will be collected throughout the course.