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Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems

MEM30119
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MEM30119, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Steam Generation / Boilerhouse Operator (Pulp and Paper)Production Machine Setter/OperatorCAM OperatorElectroplater
Industries
Electricity Generation OperationsProduction Engineering
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MEM30119 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
CPCCLSF3001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level
MEM03001Perform manual production assembly
MEM03002Perform precision assembly
MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM03004Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production)
MEM03005Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production)
MEM03006Set assembly stations
MEM04001Operate melting furnaces
MEM04002Perform gravity die casting
MEM04003Operate pressure die casting machine
MEM04004Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding
MEM04006Operate sand moulding and core making machines
MEM04007Pour molten metal
MEM04008Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
MEM04018Perform general woodworking machine operations
MEM04019Perform refractory installation and repair
MEM05001Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
MEM05002Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering
MEM05003Perform soft soldering
MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding
MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05009Perform automated thermal cutting
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05013Perform manual production welding
MEM05014Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications
MEM05027Perform aluminothermic welding
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices
MEM05085Select welding processes
MEM05086Set and edit computer controlled thermal cutting machines
MEM05095Weld using flame powder spraying
MEM05097Weld using oxy fuel gas welding process
MEM06003Carry out heat treatment
MEM06007Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
MEM06010Perform hand forging
MEM06013Repair springs
MEM07001Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM07003Perform routine machine setting
MEM07004Perform complex machine setting
MEM07015Set computer controlled machines and processes
MEM07016Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes
MEM07024Operate and monitor machine and process
MEM07025Perform advanced machine and process operation
MEM07026Perform advanced plastic processing
MEM07027Perform advanced press operations
MEM07028Operate computer controlled machines and processes
MEM07029Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters
MEM07030Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations
MEM07031Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations
MEM07032Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM07033Operate and monitor basic boiler
MEM07040Set multistage integrated processes
MEM07041Perform production machining
MEM07042Undertake corrections and basic maintenance to aluminium extrusion dies and die support systems
MEM07043Identify causes of faulty aluminium extrusions
MEM07044Test a new aluminium extrusion die
MEM08001Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
MEM08002Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
MEM08003Perform electroplating operations
MEM08004Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
MEM08005Prepare and produce specialised coatings
MEM08006Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium
MEM08007Control surface finish production and finished product quality
MEM08008Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process
MEM08009Make up solutions
MEM08010Manually finish/polish materials
MEM08011Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means
MEM08012Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
MEM08013Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)
MEM08014Apply protective coatings (basic)
MEM08015Apply protective coatings (advanced)
MEM08016Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
MEM08018Electroplate engineering coatings
MEM08019Electroplate protective finishes
MEM08020Electroplate decorative finishes
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM10002Terminate and connect electrical wiring
MEM10004Enter and change programmable controller operational parameters
MEM10011Terminate and connect specialist cables
MEM10013Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework
MEM11001Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment
MEM11002Erect/dismantle intermediate scaffolding and equipment
MEM11003Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex scaffolding/equipment
MEM11004Undertake dogging
MEM11005Pick and process order
MEM11006Perform production packaging
MEM11007Administer inventory procedures
MEM11008Package materials (stores and warehouse)
MEM11009Handle/move bulk fluids/gases
MEM11010Operate mobile load shifting equipment
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM11012Purchase materials
MEM11013Undertake warehouse receival process
MEM11014Undertake warehouse dispatch process
MEM11015Manage warehouse inventory system
MEM11016Order materials
MEM11017Organise and lead stocktakes
MEM11018Organise and maintain warehouse stock receival and dispatch system
MEM11019Undertake tool store procedures
MEM11020Perform advanced warehouse computer operations
MEM11021Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment
MEM11022Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
MEM11023Operate a bridge and gantry crane
MEM11024Undertake basic rigging
MEM11025Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity
MEM12001Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM12002Perform electrical/electronic measurement
MEM12019Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
MEM12020Set and operate coordinate measuring machines
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM12025Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
MEM13001Perform emergency first aid
MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13004Work safely with molten metals/glass
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM13018Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM15001Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM15003Use improvement processes in team activities
MEM15004Perform inspection
MEM15005Select and control inspection processes and procedures
MEM16004Perform internal/external customer service
MEM16005Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18003Use tools for precision work
MEM18055Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM18063Terminate signal and data cables
MEM18071Connect and disconnect fluid conveying system components
MEM18072Manufacture fluid conveying conductor assemblies
MEM18083Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations
MEM18084Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems
MEM18086Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems
MEM18098Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing
MEM18110Perform basic penetrant testing
MEM18111Perform basic magnetic particle testing
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
PMBPROD391EProduce composites using resin infusion
PMBPROD394EProduce composites using resin transfer moulding
PMBPROD398EProduce composites using prepregs
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
TLILIC0004Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck
TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC0040Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MEM30119 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Educational Living Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 1993→
ENERGY & MINING TRAINING SOLUTIONSBased in WA · Registered since 2003→

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