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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.

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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.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

RoleResponsibilities
MoulderCreating sand moulds for structural frames used in mining, quarrying, and forestry equipment.
Metal Casting TradespersonOperating melting furnaces and overseeing the pouring and trimming of metal objects.
Fabrication Engineering SpecialistCollaborating 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:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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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:

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Work History & Roles

  • Detailed resume highlighting metal casting experience
  • Position descriptions for moulder or foundry roles
  • Employment contracts or letters of service
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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
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Technical Documentation

  • Work orders and interpreted technical drawings
  • Calculations and computations for engineering tasks
  • Foundry production schedules and plans
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Safety & Compliance

  • Completed Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or SWMS
  • Manual handling risk assessment records
  • Evidence of working safely in engineering environments

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available for RPL?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations who specialise in the manufacturing and engineering sector to offer this trade recognition pathway.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering your interest ensures you are the first to be notified when we secure a suitable RTO partner for the casting and moulding trade, allowing you to begin your recognition process immediately.
Is RPL the same as completing a study course?
No, recognition of prior learning is an assessment of the skills and expertise you have already acquired through years of work, rather than a program that teaches you new material.
What kind of experience is most relevant for this trade?
Experience in producing sand moulds by hand or machine, pouring molten metal, and operating melting furnaces is highly relevant to this qualification.
How will my evidence be assessed?
Once the pathway is open, a qualified assessor from our partner RTO will review your portfolio of evidence to determine if your skills meet the national standards for this trade.

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