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Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
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MEM30522
Your technical expertise in engineering production, drafting, and metallurgy is a specialised form of evidence that deserves formal recognition. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to facilitate a rigorous RPL pathway for this qualification. By registering your interest today, you help us prioritise this pathway and ensure your experience is heard by the right assessors.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Technician within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work including undertaking production planning, scheduling, work studies, estimating material requirements, inspection, quality control, laboratory procedures, supplier evaluation, non-destructive testing, metallurgy, drafting, assisting in design and development work of product and processes and other technical tasks.This qualification is designed to provide an entry pathway to technician work in industry and is available through a Training Contract associated with an Australian Traineeship or through formal skills and knowledge recognition.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. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM30522
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
10 (3 core + 7 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 Scheduler Assistant | Assisting in the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes using specialised software systems. |
| Manufacturing Operations Technical Assistant | Working in a technical capacity to recommend and sustain improvements to manufacturing work practices and cost factors. |
| Metallurgy Technical Assistant | Preparing metallographic samples and assisting in the testing and development of mineral extraction and refining processes. |
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume and detailed work history
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting technical responsibilities
- ✓Third-party references from engineering supervisors
Technical Documentation
- ✓Drafting samples or CAD file exports
- ✓Production schedules and work study data
- ✓Material estimation sheets and cost factor reports
Testing & Quality Control
- ✓Metallographic sample logs and testing records
- ✓Inspection reports and quality control checklists
- ✓Supplier evaluation records and non-destructive testing data
Operational Communications
- ✓Technical reports and process improvement recommendations
- ✓Mathematical calculations for manufacturing environments
- ✓Logs showing interaction with specialised computing technology
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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