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Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
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MEM20422
You have the foundational workshop experience. This qualification recognises the practical skills you have developed while working with engineering tools and producing metal components. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer this pathway, and we invite you to register your interest to stay informed.
About This Qualification
This qualification develops trade-like skills and is not intended to develop trade-level skills. As an example, the outcome level of welding skills from this qualification is not about learning trade -level theory and practice of welding; it is about being introduced to welding, how it can be used to join metal with the opportunity to weld some metal together. Similarly, with machining the outcome should be something produced on a lathe etc., not the theory and practice of machining. The focus should be on using engineering tools and equipment to produce or modify objects. This needs to be done in a safe manner for each learner including people near the learner. This qualification applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to structured on-the-job learning in a workplace may not be available. This qualification is intended for simulated work environments. This qualification is intended for people interested in exposure to an engineering or related working environment with a view to entering into employment in the area. It will equip graduates with knowledge and skills which will enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment. This qualification delivers broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace. The learning program should be centred around the major project. MSMPCI101 Adapt to work in industry is a unit of competency that provides the opportunity for work placement. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM20422
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (4 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Metal Engineering Process Worker | Assisting in the production and modification of metal components within a manufacturing environment. |
| Trades Assistant | Supporting qualified tradespeople in mechanical, fabrication, or maintenance workshops. |
| Engineering Apprentice | Entering a formal trade apprenticeship with a solid foundation of workshop skills and safety knowledge. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing workshop experience
- ✓Position descriptions for trades assistant or process worker roles
- ✓Workplace logs or timesheets showing engineering tasks
Safety & Sustainability
- ✓Records of workshop safety inductions and OHS training
- ✓Evidence of following environmentally sustainable work practices
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) or JSEA documents
Tools & Machinery
- ✓Photos or videos of you operating workshop machines or lathes
- ✓Records of using hand and power tools for metal projects
- ✓Maintenance logs for engineering equipment you have operated
Basic Engineering Projects
- ✓Sketches, drawings, or project plans for metal objects
- ✓Photos of completed engineering projects or assemblies
- ✓Work orders or specifications for fabrication tasks
Welding & Fabrication
- ✓Evidence of using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment
- ✓Records of soldering or joining metal components
- ✓Photographic evidence of finished weld samples or fabrications
Certifications & Training
- ✓General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- ✓Internal tool safety or machinery operation certificates
- ✓Previous statements of attainment in manufacturing or engineering
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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