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Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
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MEM31719
You have spent years mastering the intricate art of metal casting, from producing sand moulds to managing complex furnace operations. We are currently working to establish partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your trade expertise. We invite you to register your interest so we can notify you as soon as this formal pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - casting and moulding within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for 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 casting and moulding work, including producing sand moulds by hand or using moulding machines, pouring and trimming castings and operating and monitoring melting furnaces. This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a casting and moulding tradesperson. 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.
Qualification Code
MEM31719
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
96 (33 core + 63 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Moulder | Creating sand moulds for structural frames used in mining, quarrying, and forestry equipment. |
| Metal Casting Tradesperson | Operating melting furnaces and overseeing the pouring and trimming of metal objects. |
| Fabrication Engineering Specialist | Collaborating with patternmakers and metallurgists to execute precise casting designs. |
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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
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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:
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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
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting metal casting experience
- ✓Position descriptions for moulder or foundry roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Casting & Moulding Operations
- ✓Photos or videos of sand moulds you have produced
- ✓Records of pouring and trimming various castings
- ✓Logs of furnace operation and monitoring
Technical Documentation
- ✓Work orders and interpreted technical drawings
- ✓Calculations and computations for engineering tasks
- ✓Foundry production schedules and plans
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or SWMS
- ✓Manual handling risk assessment records
- ✓Evidence of working safely in engineering environments
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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Related Qualifications
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