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Competency Requirements

The assessment process relies on documentary evidence. The Swinburne trade assessor will look for information in your documents that shows your skills match the Australian standards. Make sure you clearly understand the competency requirements.


Welder - competency units

Compulsary units:

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A Perform computations
MEM13014B Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A Perform computations
MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training

Production stream units:

MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly
MEM03002B Perform precision assembly
MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM03006B Set assembly stations
MEM07001B Plan a complete activity
MEM07003B Perform machine setting (routine)
MEM07004B Perform machine setting (complex)
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM01801C Use hand tools

MEM05003B Perform soft soldering
MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials
MEM01105B Pick and process order
MEM01106B Perform production packaging
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
MEM11012B Purchase materials
MEM11013B Undertake warehouse receival process
MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held tools operations


Motor mechanic - competency units

Compulsary units:

AURC270103A Apply Safe Working Practices
AURT271781A and Monitor environmental regulations in the Automotive mechanical industry
AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures

Stream units:

AURE218676A Service, maintain or replace batteries
AURE218708A Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits
AURT202166A Repair cooling systems
AURT306170A Inspect, service and repair clutch assemblies
AURT312666A Repair final drive assemblies
AURT310166A Repair brake systems
AURT315166A Repair steering systems
AURT316166A Repair suspension systems
AURT313166A Repair final drive drivelines
AURE320666A Repair ignition systems
AURT304666A Repair and replace emission control systems
AURT301166A Repair engines and associated engine components
AURT306666A Repair transmissions (Manual)
AURE321171A Service and repair electronic engine management systems
AURT203170A Service petrol fuel systems
AURT422645A Overhaul air conditioning system components

Elective units:

AURV281108A Carry out MMAW procedures
AURV281208A Carry out brazing procedures
AURT200108A Carry out servicing operations
AURT270278A Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AURT 201170A Inspect and service engines
AURT303166A Repair petrol fuel systems
AURT203670A Service diesel fuel injection systems
AURT217766A Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)
AURT210170A Inspect and service braking systems
AURT215170A Inspect and service steering systems
AURT210736A Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURT217108A Carry out wheel alignment operations
AURT222670A Service air conditioning
AURT304270A Service LPG fuel systems
AURE319166A Repair charging systems
AURT307166A Repair transmissions (Automatic)
AURE321271A Service and repair electronic drive management systems
AURE321671A Service and repair electronically operated stability control systems


Cook - competency units

General studies units:

SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
SITXCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITXOHS001A Follow health, safety and security procedures
SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SITXCOM003A Deal with conflict situations
SITXHRM001A Coach others in job skills
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures

Culinary units:

SITHCCC001A Organise and prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003A Receive and store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004A Clean and maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC008A Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC010A Select, prepare and cook poultry
SITHCCC011A Select, prepare and cook seafood
SITHCCC013A Prepare hot and cold desserts
SITHCCC014A Prepare pastries, cakes and yeast goods
SITHCCC015A Plan and prepare food for buffets
SITHCCC016A Develop cost effective menus
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service
SITHCCC028A Prepare, cook and serve food for menus
SITHCCC029A Prepare foods according to dietary and cultural needs
SITXFSA002A Develop and implement a food safety program


Fitter - competency units

Compulsary units:

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A Perform computations
MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training

Elective units:

MEM07005B Perform general machining
MEM07006B Perform lathe operations
MEM07007B Perform milling operations
MEM07008C Perform grinding operations
MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand-held operations
MEM18003C Use tools for precision work
MEM18005B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM06007B Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
MEM07010B Perform tool and cutter grinding operations
MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations
MEM07015B Set computer-controlled machines/processes
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B Operate computer-controlled machines/processes
MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM18006B Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18019B Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18021B Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM05015C Weld using manual metal arc-welding process
MEM12006B Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM18015B Maintain tools and dies
MEM18014B Manufacture press tools and gauges


Metal fabricator - competency units

Compulsary units:

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A Perform computations
MEM13014B Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
MEM17003A Assist in the provision of on the job training

Production stream units:

MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly
MEM03002B Perform precision assembly
MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM03006B Set assembly stations
MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM07003B Perform machine setting (routine)
MEM07004B Perform machine setting (complex)
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM01801C Use hand tools

MEM05003B Perform soft soldering
MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials
MEM01105B Pick and process order
MEM01106B Perform production packaging
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
MEM11012B Purchase materials
MEM11013B Undertake warehouse receival process
MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held tools operations

Production specialisation units:

MEM07005B Perform general machining
MEM07006B Perform lathe operations
MEM07028B Operate computer-controlled machines/processes
MEM07029B Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters
MEM07015B Set computer-controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C Set and edit computer-controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations
MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy/acetylene welding 
MEM05050B Carry out mechanical cutting 
MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 
MEM05051A Select welding processes  
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices  
MEM13002B Undertake OH&S activities in the workplace  
MEM16011A Communicate with individuals and small groups 
MEM18055B Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components