CIB - 756 Engineering - apprenticeships and traineeships

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
8 May 2020

Qualifications

MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering**

MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Terms of apprenticeships

Full-time:

MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds one of the following qualifications:
  • MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering – Production Systems
  • MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
  • MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
  • MEM30405 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade
  • MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
  • MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
  • MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing
  • MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering – Composites Trade
  • MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

Part-time:

MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

• 72 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

• 72 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds one of the following qualifications:
  • MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering - -Production Systems
  • MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  • MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • MEM30405 Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
  • MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
  • MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
  • MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing
  • MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering – Composites Trade
  • MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
30 October 2020

Qualification

MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
8 May 2020

Qualification

MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualification

MEM30422 Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM30422 Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Blacksmithing)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 August 2024

Qualification

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Welding)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Welding)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 October 2020

Qualification

MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
8 May 2020

Qualification

MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
18 September 2019

Qualification

MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
18 September 2019

Qualification

MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
13 November 2020

Qualification

MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
1 March 2024

Qualification

MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 October 2020

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualification

MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 October 2020

Qualification

MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.

School based

MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
24 August 2012

Updated
8 May 2020

Qualification

MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
29 January 2020

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualification

MEM50822 - Diploma of Applied Technologies

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

3 months

Date of effect
18 January 2013

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualification

MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering - Drafting

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
8 July 2012

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualifications

MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering

MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieve

MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Part-time:

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School based

MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
8 June 2012

Updated
8 May 2020

Qualification

MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
8 June 2012

Updated
14 July 2023

Qualifications

MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical

• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 18 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

Part-time:

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School based

MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Engineering Certificate IV level apprentices may be seeking to expand on lower level competencies to expand their knowledge and skills through a higher level apprenticeship. At the core level, they will learn to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

In mechanical, electrical/electronic or fabrication trade disciplines, the job roles may include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of equipment and machinery, the fabrication of structures and assemblies, manufacture of sheet metal work, as well as use of relevant machinery, equipment and joining techniques.

Diploma level apprentices may be existing engineering tradespersons who choose to gain a higher level qualification in the manufacturing, engineering or related industries. They will gain skills and knowledge in:

• workplace communication
• occupational health and safety processes
• quality procedures systems and planning
• engineering measurement, computations and computer technology

Apprentices will also achieve advanced industry- specific skills in welding, boilermaking, metal casting, patternmaking, metal machining, maintenance and diagnostics and electrotechnology, according to the apprentice’s current or intended employment.

Casting Moulding apprentices will gain core competencies to:

• producing sand moulds by hand and/or use moulding machines
• pour and trim castings and operate monitor melting furnaces
• Interpret technical drawing and undertake manual handling
• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• plan, organise and communicate information
• use power tools/hand held operations
• manage computing technology

In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles may include dye casting, preparing and producing moulds, performing manual heating and thermal cutting, operating mobile load shifting equipment forging and the use of related computer controlled equipment.

Composites apprentices will learn to:

• lay composites
• select and use materials and components for composite products
• handle, use and store materials and components used in composites
• undertake repairs and modifications to composite components
• undertake repairs and modifications using composites
• adjust resin chemicals for composite products and conditions
• select and use joining techniques

Upon graduation, apprentices may work in composites manufacturing or repair. The composites tradesperson may work in an aerospace, civil construction, general manufacturing, marine, vehicle or other organisation as a composites specialist.

Electronic apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
Working in manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the job roles may include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of electrical and electronic devices systems.

Fabrication Trade apprentices will gain core competencies to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles would include metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.

Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• commission of mobile and stationary plant servicing: diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance
• may diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits and electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant equipment
• maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant
• diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant
• apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks
• diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

Apprentices’ work in roles which may include: design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment.

Jewellery Manufacture apprentices may work as jeweller or jewellery designers for a retailer or manufacturer.
They will learn to apply engineering principles in:

• designing and manufacturing individual pieces of jewellery using a wide range of materials, techniques and procedures
• diagnosing and correcting jewellery flaws and faults
• designing creatively in order to meet the changing needs of society from national identity and cultural trends to personal adornment and aesthetics, socio-economic factors and tourism

Locksmithing apprentices will gain the technical skills and knowledge required by locksmiths, including how to apply engineering principles to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

They will also learn how to install and repair locks and related equipment.

Marine Craft Construction apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

They will then acquire specific industry skills in a marine craft construction trade area.

Upon graduation, apprentices may be employed in the boat manufacturing industry as a boat builder or in the boat repair industry as a boat repairer.

Engineering - Mechanical apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.

In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles would include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of patternmaking work, including constructing full-size engineering model out of timber. Patternmakers produce visual models, experimental models and models for the manufacture of prototype developmental products.

Patternmaking apprentices will gain core competencies to:

• perform general woodworking machine operations
• develop and manufacture conveyor screw patterns, propeller, polystyrene patterns
• use workshop machines for basic operations
• produce polymer patterns
• perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• use power tools/hand held operations
• interact with computing technology

They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.

In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles would include mouldmaker, engineering patternmaker, moulder, foundry worker (moulding). 

Engineering - Refrigeration and Air Conditioningapprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• perform engineering measurements and computations
• apply occupational health and safety principles
• apply quality systems and procedures
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• manage computing technology

The specialist trade elective units apply to the manufacturing and engineering sector the skills associated with this qualification apply to a wide range HVAC/R work, including assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

Engineering – Tool making apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:

• perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
• perform general machining, lathe operations, milling operations and grinding operations
• interpret technical drawing and undertake precision mechanical measurements and computations
• undertake manual handling and apply occupational health and safety principles
• use hand tools and tools for precision work
• apply quality systems and procedures
• Dismantle, replace and assessable engineering components
• work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• organise and communicate information
• interact with computing technology
• They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.

The achievement of competencies will be acquired through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies in the manufacturing and engineering related sectors

Watch and Clock Service and Repair apprentices will gain competencies in the disassembly, assembly, installation, adjustment, replacement, modification, testing, fault-finding, and maintenance and service of watch and clock cases, mechanisms and other relevant components.

They may also learn to manufacture watch and clock components and set up and operate a horological workshop or a service centre.

Upon graduation, apprentices may be employed in a variety of watch and clock service related businesses, including retail stores, manufacturer service centres and specialist watch and clock service and repair businesses, and including self-employment.

Engineering - Applied Technologies traineeships at Diploma level provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to use digitalisation techniques that merge the traditional and emerging technologies, from product design through to manufacture.

They use a systems approach to troubleshoot every aspect of the ‘smart factory’ and they incorporate concepts of innovation and change to achieve tangible outcomes. They have extensive knowledge of Industry 4.0, customisation, and product life cycle management.

Possible job/titles roles may include:

• Advanced Manufacturing Technician
• Cyber-Physical Systems Technologist
• Digital Technologist
• Industry 4.0 Systems Technician
• Internet of Things Data Technician.

Engineering Drafting traineeship at Certificate IV level covers the skills and knowledge required for a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering or manufacturing work environment. The qualification may be packaged to meet the specific needs of drafting in mechanical and machine construction and maintenance, steel fabrication, other fabrication services and assembly, mechanical services, electrical services, fluid power, piping assembly, and so on.

Trainees will be required to produce detail drawings according to engineering design intent and required Australian Standards (AS). Skills required include use of computer-aided design (CAD) software functions and ability to apply industry and discipline specific knowledge to produce models, drawings and schematics for specialised engineering-related areas of industry. Skills required include knowledge of engineering principles for the specialised area as well as mathematics together with appropriate drafting skills. The qualification applies to drawings produced to specifications required by designers and to all relevant standards, including AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles. Skills covered may also include information gathering, such as on-site visits, calculations, consultations and research.

General traineeships at Certificate II level will enable employment at the basic production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Trainees will learn:

• effective workplace communication
• occupational health and safety principles
• quality procedures systems and planning
• industry specific skills relevant to their current or intended employment.

General traineeships at Advanced Diploma level will enable employment at an engineering associate level, involving tasks such as engineering design, engineering management and project management. Trainees will gain compulsory competencies in:

• organising and analysing information
• interacting with computing technology
• selecting engineering materials

With electives, they may specialise in areas such as mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, aeronautics and avionics.

Production Technology traineeships are for people who want to work at the intermediate production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Trainees will learn:

• effective workplace communication
• occupational health and safety principles
• application of quality systems and procedures
• how to provide on the job training
• application of sustainable work practices
• industry specific skills relevant to their current or intended employment

Traineeships in Technical aspects of engineering at Certificate III level are for people who seek employment in technical (non-trade) occupations such as CAD drafter, production scheduler or engineering assistant. Trainees will gain competencies in:

• organising and communicating information
• interacting with computing technology
• participating in environmentally sustainable work practices

With electives, skills will be gained in areas related to current or intended employment, including CAD, drafting, quality assurance, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and basic non-destructive testing.

Traineeships in Technical aspects of engineering at Diploma level are for people seeking employment in the metal and engineering industry in occupations at engineering technician level carrying out tasks such as engineering design and quality control/assurance monitoring. Trainees will further their training from Certificate III level and also learn to:

• select common engineering materials
• apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related
  environment

With electives, trainees may specialise in areas relevant to their current or intended employment, such as CAD, drafting, quality control/assurance, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and non-destructive testing.

MEM05r11.1 Metal and Engineering Training Package and MEMr4.0 Manufacturing and Engineering includes the following qualifications that support apprenticeship and traineeship pathways:

Apprenticeships

• MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• MEM30422 Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade
• MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
• MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
• MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing
• MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
• MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering Composites Trade
• MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
• MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade
• MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade
• MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
• MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
• MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
• MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade

Traineeships

• MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering
• MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
• MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
• MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
• MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical
• MEM50822 Diploma of Applied Technologies
• MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering

There are no formal entry requirements for any of the qualifications. However, for MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical or MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering, due to the analytical nature of some of the units, it is recommended that applicants hold MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical or the NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).

On successful completion of the relevant qualification

• parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship or traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
• Training Services may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.

Download a Request for Competency Based Completion form.

Competency based progression provisions for apprentices

Apprentices employed under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served.

Section 12.6 in the Award states that “Apprenticeships under this award are competency based. The actual time taken to complete an apprenticeship will therefore vary depending upon factors such as the intensity of training and the variety of work experience.”

The rate of progress is based on the nominal term or advanced entry (where the apprentice holds a lower level qualification specified in the VTO) into the apprenticeship.

For further information on the competency based progression model and the rates of progress, see Competency Based Progression below.

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 12 months or part-time nominal term of 18 months – reduced from a full-time nominal term of 48 months where the apprentice holds the lower level qualification specified in the vocational training order (VTO).

The rate of progress will be determined as follows.

For apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 48 months or part-time nominal term of 72 months.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish an apprenticeship or traineeship, whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Apprentices and trainees may be employed under the following awards:

• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
• Airline Operations Ground Staff Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

School based apprenticeships

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• MEM30422 Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic Trade
• MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture
• MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
• MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing
• MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
• MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
• MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
• MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade
• MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade
• MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
• MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

School based traineeships

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering
• MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering - Technical

Educational Pathways Program (EPP)

This model is only available to those students participating in the School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) Educational Pathways Program (EPP). This allows students at participating public schools to commence a SBA between Term 4, Year 11 and the first week of Term 1, Year 12. Participants are required to undertake 50% of the normal SBA Stage 1 requirements, and in return, are able to accrue two units of credit to the HSC and 6 months credit to their apprenticeship. See Guidelines for further information and eligibility. The following apprenticeship pathways are available:

• MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• MEM31622 Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking Trade
• MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

For qualifications available for delivery in schools, click here. For further information on the delivery of training for school based part-time apprenticeships and traineeships, refer to Training Arrangements.

Engineering - Marine Craft Construction apprentices, who are required to drive recreational boats capable of more than 10 knots or commercial vessels, must comply with NSW Maritime Boating Licence requirements. For further information, refer to NSW Maritime.

Engineering - Fabrication trade apprentices
There are licensing requirements for metal fabrication trades. People holding the MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or the superseded qualification MEM30319 must also hold a license to work in the residential building industry in NSW.

For licensing purposes, metal fabrication is the preparation, fabrication and erection of metal components in building work. This includes structural steel, ornamental metalwork, handrails, security grilles, fences, gates, balustrades and the like. Information about the license can be obtained from NSW Fair Trading.

When developing a training plan for the Fabrication Trade specialisations, elective units must be selected from the appropriate elective group and prerequisites must also be considered. Units of competency to the value of 96 points must be achieved to meet packaging rules. For more information on points and how they work refer to the Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package (MEM) Essential Features Guide.

Engineering Locksmithing trade apprentices - people working as locksmiths are required to hold a Class 2 license in accordance with the Security Industry Regulation 2007. However the Security Industry Amendment (Exemption) Regulation 2008 exempts apprentice locksmiths from requiring a Class 2 licence while carrying out security activities in the course of their apprenticeship.
As a result of this Regulation apprentices undertaking MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing no longer need a Class 2 licence.

The exemption only applies:

• while the apprentice is directly supervised by the holder of a licence that authorises the carrying on of those activities.

The exemption does not apply if:

• the apprentice concerned would be refused a licence because of a criminal or other related history (under section 16 of the Security Industry Act 1997)

Further information is available from Exemption for apprentices.

For engineering trainees there are no specific licences that apply to the qualifications. However, the Australian Defence Force and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have regulations governing employment at the para-professional levels in the aeronautical and avionic fields of the aviation industry sector. Units of competency designed to meet these requirements are included as electives in the Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications.

More information is available from CASA’s Licensing and Registration Centre.

For registered training providers which can deliver the apprenticeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.

A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.

When developing training plans, registered training organisations should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and, at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training plans should be customised so that the workplace activities support and align with the qualification units of competency.

**RTO training requirements and MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering

**“Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate's performance in a productive work environment where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job.”

“The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship.”

**Excerpt from the Companions volume pages 105 & 106.

From 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

Training Services and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) transition arrangements are aligned.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. 

For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.

A copy of each Vocational Training Order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services centre of the NSW Department of Education.