Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET) CRICOS: 03713J
This qualification is part of the Metal and Engineering Training Package. It is for people entering the metal and engineering industry in technical (non-trade) occupations such as CAD drafter, production scheduler, engineering assistant or similar roles. Students will gain compulsory competencies in organising and analysing information and in interacting with computing technology. They will also gain a range of elective competencies in areas relevant to current or intended employment such as CAD, drafting, quality assurance, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and basic non-destructive testing.
Structure
10 units: 2 core
8 elective
Subjects
Produce detailed engineering drawings
Perform basic eddy current testing
Perform computations
Work safely with ionizing radiation
Undertake basic process planning
Perform basic magnetic particle testing
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Participate in quality assurance techniques
Set up basic pneumatic circuits
Produce basic engineering graphics
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
Organise and communicate information
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
Use hand tools
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
Perform basic penetrant testing
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
Undertake supervised procurement activities
Perform basic radiographic testing
Prepare a simple production schedule
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
Interact with computing technology
Set up basic hydraulic circuits
Assist in sales of technical products/systems
Select common engineering materials
Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits
Perform basic statistical quality control
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit
Use CAD to create and display 3D models
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
Study pathways
Not Applicable
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
Brisbane Technology Park
No
Custom Fluid Power Brisbane
No
Custom Fluid Power Mackay
No
Custom Fluid Power Newcastle
No
Custom Fluid Power Perth
No
Fee comments
Campuses: Brisbane Technology Park, Custom Fluid Power Brisbane, Custom Fluid Power Mackay, Custom Fluid Power Newcastle, Custom Fluid Power Perth.
Fees can vary depending on if the course is taken online only or with other specifications. Payment Plans are available to help with the fees. These fees can be spread across 6 or 12 month instalments, as opposed to a lump sum payment.