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Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
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MEM30119
You have spent years mastering the precision and complexity of industrial production systems. Your ability to interpret technical drawings and maintain quality standards in a manufacturing environment is significant expertise that deserves to be formally recognised. While we are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations for this qualification, we invite you to register your interest so we can guide you toward recognition as soon as the pathway is available.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering/manufacturing employee within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering/manufacturing work including production, distribution, stores and warehousing. It provides the skills and knowledge for a person to understand and apply quality control techniques, exercise good interpersonal and communications skills, work from complex instructions and procedures, exercise discretion within the scope of responsibility, perform work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment, be responsible for assuring the quality of their own work, perform work which, while primarily involving the skills of the employee’s qualification, is incidental or peripheral to the primary task and facilitate the completion of the whole task, inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards and assists in the provision of on-the-job training of other workers.This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to production work as an Engineering/ Manufacturing Employee - Level V. Competency development would typically be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeships arrangement where the integration of on and off-the-job training would be specified in the Training Plan associated with the Contract of Training between the employer and trainee.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/or materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance required of the work associates with the Unit/s.This qualification is not suited and should not be used for people who are not employed in an engineering production or manufacturing environment. It is not suited and should not be used for school students unless they are formally engaged in a traineeship in accordance with the Australian Apprenticeships policy.In some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM30119
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 |
|---|---|
| Production Machine Setter | You will set up, adjust, and monitor machine tools to ensure precise component production in a manufacturing environment. |
| Electroplater | You will apply protective or decorative metal layers to parts using specialised coating and anodising techniques. |
| CAM Operator | You will utilise computer-aided manufacturing systems to control the cutting and shaping of metals and other materials. |
| Boilerhouse Operator | You will manage the startup, operation, and shutdown of industrial steam boilers within manufacturing settings. |
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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 comprehensive resume outlining your manufacturing experience
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from engineering employers
- ✓Letters of service verifying your time in production environments
Operational Evidence
- ✓Logs or records of hand and power tool operations
- ✓Machine setup and adjustment records
- ✓Maintenance logs or equipment inspection checklists
Technical Documentation
- ✓Copies of interpreted engineering or technical drawings
- ✓Completed quality control and conformity reports
- ✓Production schedules and computation worksheets
Safety & Training
- ✓Records of manual handling and safety inductions
- ✓Risk assessments or Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reports
- ✓Evidence of providing on-the-job training to junior staff
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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