Two Unit Board Developed Course (BDC) Category B
Working in the metal and engineering industry involves:
- constructing, assembling, installing, modifying, repairing and maintaining machines, instruments and tools
- designing machinery, parts, computer hardware and electronic circuits, using 3D graphics and drafting skills
- managing clients and staff, overseeing quotes and information, leading projects.
This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment.
Further information is available on the Metal and engineering syllabus website.
Compulsory units
- MEM16007A – Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- MEM12023A – Perform engineering measurements
- MEM13014A – Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
- MEM12024A – Perform computations
- MEM14004A – Plan to undertake a routine task
- MEM15002A – Apply quality systems
- MEM15024A – Apply quality procedures
- MEM18001C – Use hand tools
- MEM18002B – Use power tools/hand held operations.
Possible elective units
- MEM03003B – Perform sheet and plate assembly
- MEM05004C – Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
- MEM05003B – Perform soft soldering
- MEM03001B – Perform manual production assembly
- MEM05007C – Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- MEM05012C – Perform routine manual metal arc welding
- MEM07023B – Use workshop machines for basic operations
- Students will also complete additional HSC content to fulfil the NSW NESA syllabus/examinable requirements for this course.