Certificate II in Engineering - MEM20105

Melbourne Polytechnic

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G

This qualification is part of the Metal and Engineering Training Package. It is for people employed at the basic production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Students will gain the base level competencies required by an operator working in these areas. They will also acquire skills and knowledge in workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures systems and planning, plus some industry specific skills.

Structure

5 core units
plus electives to the value of at least 30 points

Subjects

Perform emergency first aid
Maintain wheels and tyres
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
Operate and monitor basic boiler
Perform computations
Perform watch case servicing, repair and refurbishment
Carry out heat treatment
Work safely with molten metals/glass
Replace watch batteries
Pick and process order
Work safely with ionizing radiation
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means
Pour molten metal
Perform soft soldering
Apply protective coatings (advanced)
Perform gemstone setting
Assist in the provision of on the job training
Perform internal/external customer service
Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework
Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system components
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment
Manually finish/polish materials
Perform machine setting (routine)
Perform precision assembly
Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters
Maintain engine lubrication systems
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
Perform hand engraving
Weld using powder flame spraying
Fair and shape surfaces
Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)
Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)
Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Fabricate jewellery items
Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems
Undertake marine sheathing operations
Tune diesel engines
Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process
Conduct workplace assessment
Service quartz watches
Organise and communicate information
Handle gem materials
Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding
Perform manual production assembly
Use power tools/hand held operations
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
Service mechanical watches
Control surface finish production and finished product quality
Operate and monitor machine/process
Maintain marine vessel surfaces
Perform watch movement exchange
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
Perform gland packing
Order materials
Perform gravity die casting
Use hand tools
Handle/move bulk fluids/gases
Operate melting furnaces
Perform production packaging
Undertake warehouse dispatch process
Perform wax injection of moulds for lost wax casting process
Undertake dogging
Carry out mechanical cutting
Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
Undertake warehouse receival process
Service complex quartz watches
Perform jewellery metal casting
Perform hand forging
Overhaul engine fuel system components
Perform drop and upset forging
Perform sheet and plate assembly
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace
Handle and examine gemstone materials
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
Perform advanced plastic processing
Perform manual production welding
Make up solutions
Administer inventory procedures
Set assembly stations
Plan to undertake a routine task
Perform advanced press operations
Operate sand moulding and core making machines
Perform advanced warehouse computer operations
Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes
Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering
Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)
Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
Operate equipment using pre-preg material
Use improvement processes in team activities
Perform electrical/electronic measurement
Construct jewellery components
Service combustion engines
Perform hammer forging
Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers
Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler
Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium
Perform marine slipping operations
Apply fibre-reinforced materials
Maintain engine cooling systems
Interact with computing technology
Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
Prepare and produce specialised coatings
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures
Apply quality systems
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
Perform advanced machine/process operation
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries
Assist in development and deliver training in the workplace
Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
Plan a complete activity
Terminate and connect electrical wiring
Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment
Perform basic statistical quality control
Perform investment procedures for lost wax casting process
Apply quality procedures
Install marine systems
Install and test operations of marine auxiliary systems
Perform jewellery enamelling
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations
Assemble and test lock mechanisms
Undertake manual handling
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Work safely on marine craft
Apply protective coatings (basic)
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms
Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies
Prepare jewellery illustrations
Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances
Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production)
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting process
Gain entry
Perform general woodworking machine operations
Install and upgrade locks and hardware
Produce keys
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Purchase materials
Interpret technical drawing
Diagnose faults in quartz watches
Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and/or dispatch system
Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)
Perform refractory installation and repair
Undertake tool store procedures
Operate mobile load shifting equipment
Set computer controlled machines/processes
Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms
Clean watch and clock components
Perform electroplating operations
Use comparison and basic measuring devices
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
Package materials (stores and warehouse)
Test compression ignition fuel systems
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
Use workshop machines for basic operations
Perform engineering measurements
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
Replace watch batteries, capacitors and bands
Operate pressure die casting machine
Perform routine manual metal arc welding
Operate computer controlled machines/processes
Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
Organise and lead stocktakes

Study pathways

Not Applicable

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake	Attendance
Fairfield	Domestic: $6,500	Yes	Part-time : 6 months
Heidelberg	Domestic: $5,400	No	Part-time : 6 months
Prahran	Domestic: $6,500	Yes	Part-time : 6 months