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MEM31922 – Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade)
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MEM31922

Qualification Description

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade.

This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of fabrication work, including undertaking metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication.

Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.

In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.

Entry Requirement

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Groups A, B, C, D, E, F and G as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group B as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Welding), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group C as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group D as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group E as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group F as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • To be awarded the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing), units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved, chosen as outlined below:

  • all core units of competency listed below (totalling 33 points)
  • elective units of competency to a minimum value of 40 points from Group G as described below
  • elective units of competency to a maximum value of 23 points from Group H to bring the total value to 96 points.

    • Appropriate Group H elective units to the value of 8 points may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III. Only select units that would be suitable for occupational outcomes in a fabrication trade environment.

    Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must seek a determination from the industry parties in respect of the allocations of point values for units of competency drawn from other Training Packages or accredited courses. Determination of points requests are to be submitted to the industry parties through Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Manufacturing. Refer to the MEM Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information on determination of unit point values.

    Prerequisites

    Points associated with prerequisites count towards the total. Units with prerequisite requirements are marked with an asterisk (refer to the individual units for details). All prerequisites are included in the units listed.

    CORE UNITS

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 4 *
    MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 2 *
    MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 5 *
    MEM12024 Perform computations 3 *
    MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 2
    MEM14006 Plan work activities 4 *
    MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 2 *
    MEM16008 Interact with computing technology 2 *
    MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training 2 *
    MEM18001 Use hand tools 2 *
    MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations 2 *
    MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 3

    Elective Units of Competency

    Packaging for a generic fabrication trade qualification - choose a minimum value of 40 points from Group A.

    Packaging for a trade specialisation - choose a minimum value of 40 points from one of either Group B or C or D or E or F or G.

    Group A – Fabrication Trade generic electives

    MEM05010Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques8*
    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05003 Perform soft soldering 2 *
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications 2 *
    MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05059 Perform advanced welding using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05065 Maintain weld records 4 *
    MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping 2 *
    MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05074 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05075 Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process 4 *
    MEM05084 Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05086 Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines 4 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications 4 *
    MEM05095 Weld using flame powder spraying 4 *
    MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *
    MEM08010 Manually finish/polish materials 6 *
    MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 *
    MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4 *
    MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 *

    Group B – Boilermaking Trade specialisation electives

    MEM05091
    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping 2 *
    MEM05085 Select welding processes 2 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications 4 *
    MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *
    MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 *
    MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4 *
    MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 *

    Group C – Welding Trade specialisation electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications 2 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05059 Perform advanced welding using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05065 Maintain weld records 4 *
    MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping 2 *
    MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05074 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05075 Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process 4 *
    MEM05084 Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05085 Select welding processes 2 *
    MEM05086 Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines 4 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05095 Weld using flame powder spraying 4 *
    MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *

    Group D – Boliermaking/Welding Trade specialisation electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05059 Perform advanced welding using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05065 Maintain weld records 4 *
    MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping 2 *
    MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05074 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05075 Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process 4 *
    MEM05084 Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05085 Select welding processes 2 *
    MEM05086 Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines 4 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications 4 *
    MEM05095 Weld using flame powder spraying 4 *
    MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *
    MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 *
    MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4 *
    MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 *

    Group E – Sheetmetal Working Trade specialisation electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05003 Perform soft soldering 2 *
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05085 Select welding processes- 2 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *
    MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 *
    MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4 *
    MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 *

    Group F – Blacksmithing Trade specialisation electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM06001 Perform hand forging 4 *
    MEM06002 Perform hammer forging 4 *
    MEM06003 Carry out heat treatment 6 *
    MEM06004 Select heat treatment processes and test finished product 6 *
    MEM06005 Perform drop and upset forging 4 *
    MEM06006 Repair springs 4 *
    MEM06007 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing 2 *
    MEM06008 Hammer forge complex shapes 4 *
    MEM06009 Hand forge complex shapes 4 *

    Group G – Surface Finishing Trade specialisation electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM08001 Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work 4 *
    MEM08002 Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating 4 *
    MEM08003 Perform electroplating operations 6 *
    MEM08004 Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods 4 *
    MEM08005 Prepare and produce specialised coatings 4 *
    MEM08006 Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium 2 *
    MEM08007 Control surface finish production and finished product quality 4 *
    MEM08008 Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process 3 *
    MEM08009 Make up solutions 2 *
    MMEM08010 Manually finish/polish materials 6 *
    MEM08011 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means 2 *
    MEM08012 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) 4 *
    MEM08013 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) 4 *
    MEM08014 Apply protective coatings (basic) 4 *
    MEM08015 Apply protective coatings (advanced) 4 *
    MEM08016 Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions 1 *
    MEM08018 Electroplate engineering coatings 6 *
    MEM08019 Electroplate protective finishes 6 *
    MEM08020 Electroplate decorative finishes 6 *
    MEM11009 Handle/move bulk fluids/gases 4 *

    Group H – General electives

    Unit code Unit title Points Prerequisites
    MEM05001 Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic components 4 *
    MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering 4 *
    MEM05003 Perform soft soldering 2 *
    MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding 2 *
    MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting 2 *
    MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 *
    MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05009 Perform automated thermal cutting 2 *
    MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques 8 *
    MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications 2 *
    MEM05027 Perform aluminothermic welding 2 *
    MEM05037 Perform geometric development 6 *
    MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 2 *
    MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 *
    MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 4 *
    MEM05056 Perform routine flux core arc welding 2 *
    MEM05057 Perform routine submerged arc welding 2 *
    MEM05059 Perform advanced welding using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05065 Maintain weld records 4 *
    MEM05071 Perform advanced manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping 2 *
    MEM05072 Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05073 Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05074 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05084 Perform advanced welding using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05085 Select welding processes 2 *
    MEM05086 Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines 4 *
    MEM05089 Assemble fabricated components 8 *
    MEM05090 Weld using manual metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05091 Weld using gas metal arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05092 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05093 Weld using submerged arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05094 Repair, replace and/or modify fabrications 4 *
    MEM05095 Weld using flame powder spraying 4 *
    MEM05096 Weld using flux core arc welding process 4 *
    MEM05097 Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process 4 *
    MEM06001 Perform hand forging 4 *
    MEM06002 Perform hammer forging 4 *
    MEM06003 Carry out heat treatment 6 *
    MEM06004 Select heat treatment processes and test finished product 6 *
    MEM06005 Perform drop and upset forging 4 *
    MEM06006 Repair springs 4 *
    MEM06007 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing 2 *
    MEM06008 Hammer forge complex shapes 4 *
    MEM06009 Hand forge complex shapes 4 *
    MEM07001 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment 2 *
    MEM07015 Set computer controlled machines and processes 2 *
    MEM07016 Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes 4 *
    MEM07024 Operate and monitor machine and process 4 *
    MEM07028 Operate computer controlled machines and processes 2 *
    MEM07030 Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations 8 *
    MEM07031 Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations 4 *
    MEM07032 Use workshop machines for basic operations 2 *
    MEM08001 Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work 4 *
    MEM08002 Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating 4 *
    MEM08003 Perform electroplating operations 6 *
    MEM08004 Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods 4 *
    MEM08005 Prepare and produce specialised coatings 4 *
    MEM08006 Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium 2 *
    MEM08007 Control surface finish production and finished product quality 4 *
    MEM08008 Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process 3 *
    MEM08009 Make up solutions 2 *
    MEM08010 Manually finish/polish materials 6 *
    MEM08011 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means 2 *
    MEM08012 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) 4 *
    MEM08013 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) 4 *
    MEM08014 Apply protective coatings (basic) 4 *
    MEM08015 Apply protective coatings (advanced) 4 *
    MEM08016 Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions 1 *
    MEM08018 Electroplate engineering coatings 6 *
    MEM08019 Electroplate protective finishes 6 *
    MEM08020 Electroplate decorative finishes 6 *
    MEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 *
    MEM09011 Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 *
    MEM10010 Install pipework and pipework assemblies 4 *
    MEM10012 Erect structures 4 *
    MEM11001 Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment 4 *
    MEM11009 Handle/move bulk fluids/gases 4 *
    MEM11010 Operate mobile load shifting equipment 4 *
    MEM11016 Order materials 2 *
    MEM11022 Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment 4 *
    MEM12007 Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes 4 *
    MEM12025 Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations 2 *
    MEM13001 Perform emergency first aid 1 *
    MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 2 *
    MEM13019 Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace 3 *
    MEM15001 Perform basic statistical quality control 2 *
    MEM15003 Use improvement processes in team activities 4 *
    MEM15004 Perform inspection 2 *
    MEM16004 Perform internal/external customer service 2 *
    MEM16005 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 2 *
    MEM18003 Use tools for precision work 4 *
    MEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 2 *
    MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 *
    MEM24001 Perform basic penetrant testing 2 *
    MEM24003 Perform basic magnetic particle testing 2 *
    MEM24007 Perform ultrasonic thickness testing 2 *
    MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 4
    TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 0
    TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 1
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