MEM30498 Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: MEM98 Metal and Engineering Industry
TAFE Course No: 4250
Nominal Hours: 864
This course is for engineering (electrical/electronic) apprentices employed under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award. The course duration may vary, depending on the training pathway agreed to between the employer, employee and TAFE NSW. A standard pathway will consist of off-the-job training (typically three years) plus additional work experience.
You will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work as an electrical/electronic tradesperson in the manufacturing, engineering and related industries. You will learn about communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures and planning, and acquire a range of skills specific to the electrical/electronic trades.
Career Opportunities: Electrical/electronic tradesperson.
Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to do MEM40103 Certificate IV in Engineering.
Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course. A formal contract of training in the Metal and Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) industry is recommended, but not essential.
| Competency Units | |
| MEM1.1FA | Undertake interactive workplace communication |
| MEM1.2FA | Apply principles of Occupational Health & Safety in work environment |
| MEM1.3FA | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM1.4FA | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM10.11AA | Terminate and connect specialist cables |
| MEM10.2AA | Terminate and connect electrical wiring |
| MEM10.3AA | Install and test electrical wiring and circuits (up to 1000vAC/1500vDC) |
| MEM10.4AA | Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters |
| MEM10.5AA | Commission programmable controller programs |
| MEM11.11AA | Manual handling |
| MEM11.16AA | Order materials |
| MEM12.1AA | Use comparison and basic measuring devices |
| MEM12.2AA | Electrical/electronic measurement |
| MEM12.4AA | Precision electrical/electronic measurement |
| MEM13.1AA | Perform emergency first aid |
| MEM18.1AB | Use hand tools |
| MEM18.2AA | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18.45AA | Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components which use up to 240v single phase supply |
| MEM18.46AA | Fault find/repair electrical equipment/components which use up to 1000vAC/1500vDC |
| MEM18.48AA | Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical circuits |
| MEM18.49AA | Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment (which use up to 1000vAC/1500vDC) |
| MEM18.54AA | Fault find, test, calibrate instrumentation systems, equipment |
| MEM18.55AA | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM18.56AA | Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components |
| MEM18.57AA | Maintain/service analog/digital electronic equipment |
| MEM18.60AA | Maintain, repair control instrumentation - single and multiple loop control systems |
| MEM18.62AA | Install, maintain and calibrate instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control elements |
| MEM18.63AA | Terminate signal and data cables |
| MEM18.65AA | Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components |
| MEM18.67AA | Tune control loops - multi controller or multi element systems |
| MEM2.11C5A | Research and prepare presentations and reports |
| MEM2.15C5A | Operate in an autonomous team environment |
| MEM2.1C12A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM2.2C11A | Organise and analyse information |
| MEM2.3C11B | Operate in a work based team environment |
| MEM2.4C11A | Assist in the provision of on the job training |
| MEM2.5C11A | Measure with graduated devices |
| MEM2.6C10A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM2.7C10A | Perform computations - basic |
| MEM2.8C10A | Perform computations |
| MEM2.9C10A | Perform computer operations |
| MEM5.12AB | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM5.1AA | Manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components |
| MEM5.2AA | High reliability soldering and desoldering |
| MEM5.6AA | Perform brazing and/or silver soldering |
| MEM7.32AA | Use workshop machines for basic operations |
| MEM9.1AA | Draw and interpret sketch |
| MEM9.2AA | Interpret technical drawing |
Applying and enrolling: Apprentices only.
Campuses:
Grafton -
Apprentices only.
Part-time, 1 day (8 hours) per week for 1 year, 8am - 5pm.
Contact Roy Hadfield on (02) 6641 1600 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Port Macquarie - Continuing course. Places may be available in some units depending on previous study and experience in this area.
Part-time, 1 day per week for 3 years.
Contact the Head Teacher, Julie Clarkson on (02) 6581 6200 to discuss enrolling in this course.
