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Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade
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MEM31622
You have spent years mastering the precision of patternmaking, from interpreting complex technical drawings to crafting full-size engineering models in timber and polymer. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your trade expertise. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this qualification and ensure your refined skills are formally acknowledged.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Patternmaking within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of patternmaking work including constructing full-size engineering model out of timber. Patternmakers also produce visual models, experimental models and models for the manufacture of prototype developmental products This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to work as a patternmaker. Skills development should be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement where the mix of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and apprentice. 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. In some jurisdictions, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM31622
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
108 (57 core + 51 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 |
|---|---|
| Engineering Patternmaker | Constructing full-size engineering models using timber, resins, and rigid foam for prototype development and manufacturing. |
| Mouldmaker | Producing specialised moulds for the manufacture of fibrous plaster accessories and precision industrial components. |
| Moulder | Creating sand moulds used to cast structural frames for heavy equipment in the mining, quarrying, and forestry sectors. |
| Foundry Worker (Moulding) | Preparing and mixing specialist sands to produce hand-made or machine-moulded cores for large-scale metal casting. |
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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:
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume highlighting patternmaking experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from manufacturing or foundry roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from engineering firms
Technical Documentation
- ✓Annotated technical drawings and blueprints
- ✓Job specifications and material requirement lists
- ✓Calculations for shrinkage and machining allowances
Project Evidence
- ✓Photographs of completed timber, resin, or foam patterns
- ✓Quality inspection reports and prototype development logs
- ✓Evidence of complex geometry or propeller pattern manufacture
Operational Safety
- ✓Woodworking and workshop machinery maintenance records
- ✓Site-specific SWMS and JSA documentation
- ✓Evidence of safe manual handling and hazardous material storage
Industry References
- ✓Statutory declarations from qualified tradespeople
- ✓Supervisor reports confirming trade-level competency
- ✓Client testimonials regarding model accuracy and finish
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
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing and Engineering.
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