Diploma of Engineering - Materials
MEM50522
Trades & constructionDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
18Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
0Training providers
Sep 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MEM50522, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Metallurgy Technical AssistantMetallurgical Technician
Industries
Engineering
Source: training.gov.au
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To finish you complete 18 units: 5 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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MEM06003Carry out heat treatment
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM09229Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12003Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12005Calibrate measuring equipment
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM13018Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
MEM13020Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment
MEM14001Schedule material deliveries
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM14091Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task
MEM15010Perform laboratory procedures
MEM15011Exercise external quality assurance
MEM15012Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM16010Write reports
MEM16012Interpret technical specifications and manuals
MEM22007Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
MEM22015Source and estimate engineering materials requirements
MEM23004Apply technical mathematics
MEM23006Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
MEM23007Apply calculus to engineering tasks
MEM23063Select and organise mechanical engineering material tests
MEM23064Select and organise mechatronic engineering material tests
MEM23109Apply engineering mechanics principles
MEM23138Evaluate suitability of materials for engineering-related applications
MEM234020Coordinate small lot manufacture using rapid manufacture processes
MEM234027Plan and manage materials supply for an engineering project or manufacturing operation
MEM24039Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests
MEM26012Record and trial work processes for one-off composite products
MEM26013Select and use composite processes or systems appropriate for product
MEM26014Adjust resin chemicals for current conditions
MEM29001Work in Industry 4.0
MEM30007Select common engineering materials
MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM48001Test the mechanical properties of materials
MEM48002Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes
MEM48003Monitor nonferrous melting and casting processes
MEM48004Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
MEM48005Apply basic knowledge of casting operations
MEM48006Prepare and examine metallographic samples
MEM48007Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
MEM48008Evaluate mould design and gating
MEM48009Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples
MEM48010Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal
MEM48011Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy
MEM48012Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations
MEM48013Identify and select equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants
MEM48014Recommend a refractory for an application
MEM48015Select metal forming process
MEM48016Select metal joining process
MEM48020Recommend ferrous and nonferrous metals or alloys for an application
MEM48021Apply metallurgical principles and techniques in welding and other thermal processes
MEM48022Apply metallurgical principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes
MEM48023Apply metallurgical principles and practice to optimise furnace operation
MEM48025Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products
MEM48026Analyse metallurgical failures of components and recommend preventative measures
MEM48028Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys
MEM48029Interpret and produce complex binary phase diagrams
MEM48030Apply materials selection analysis techniques
MEM48031Select ceramic and glass materials for engineering and manufacturing applications
MEM48032Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications
MEM48033Apply chemistry principles to materials used in manufacturing and engineering processes
MEM48034Apply efficient materials management techniques to composite manufacturing operations
MSL904003Perform standard calibrations
MSL974032Perform chemical tests and procedures
MSL975032Provide input to production trials
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS400Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis
MSS404056Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS404080Undertake process capability improvements
MSS405025Analyse and map a value stream
MSS405038Optimise process costs
MSS405047Undertake analysis of cost and waste in terms of customer value
MSS405056Use three or six sigma processes to determine and improve process capability
MSS405076Facilitate the development of a new product
PMBTECH302EModify existing compounds
PMBTECH401EPredict polymer properties and characteristics
PMBTECH403ETest thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH406EDiagnose production equipment problems
PMBTECH501EAnalyse equipment performance
PMBTECH502EAnalyse production trials
PMBTECH505EChoose polymer materials for an application
PMBTECH506EAnalyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding
PMBTECH507EDevelop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBTECH508EDevelop a new compound
PMBTECH509EModify an existing product
PMBTECH601EDevelop a new product
PMBTECH602EDevelop a new die or tool
PMBTECH603EDesign structural or mechanical polymer components
Source: training.gov.au
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