Metal Engineering Syllabus Parta MEM05v11

Stage 6 Syllabus
Metal and Engineering

Curriculum Framework
Part A
Course Structures and Requirements
for implementation from 2013
Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours)

Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours)
Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 or 120 indicative hours)
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours)
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation
(60 or 120 indicative hours)
based on the Metal and Engineering Training Package

(MEM05) version 11
Original published version updated:
February 2014 – Training Package reference updated to version 11 (no changes to Syllabus content)
November 2012 – updated to MEM05v8.1
October 2010 – updated to MEM05v2.2
June 2009 – Assessment and Examination information updated
November 2008 – Official Notice BOS 54/08 (Vol 17 No 4)
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Contents
1 Introduction to Industry Curriculum Frameworks.......................................................5
2 Documents Associated with Industry Curriculum Frameworks..................................6
2.1 Industry Curriculum Framework documents.............................................................6
3 The Higher School Certificate Program of Study...........................................................6
4 Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the NSW HSC.......................................8
4.1 The national context...................................................................................................8
4.2 Determination of AQF VET qualifications for HSC students...................................8
5 Rationale.............................................................................................................................9
6 Aim....................................................................................................................................10
7 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework.........................................................11
7.1 AQF VET qualifications available in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum
Framework................................................................................................................11
8 Course Structures............................................................................................................12
8.1 Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework.......................12
8.1.1 The selection of units of competency..............................................................12
8.2 Allocation of HSC indicative hours of credit...........................................................13
8.3 Unit weight...............................................................................................................13
8.4 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer.........................................14
8.5 Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours).........................................................15
Table 1 Compulsory units of competency for the 120-hour course......................16
8.6 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours).........................................................17
Table 2 Compulsory units of competency for the 240-hour course......................18
Table 3 HSC elective pool.....................................................................................19
8.7 Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 or 120 indicative hours)..............22
Table 4 Specialisation Study units of competency................................................24
9 Outcomes and Content....................................................................................................27
9.1 Units of competency.................................................................................................27
9.2 Course delivery.........................................................................................................28
10 Work Placement...............................................................................................................29
10.1 Work placement requirements..................................................................................29
10.2 Part-time work..........................................................................................................30
11 Assessment Requirements and Advice...........................................................................31
11.1 Competency-based assessment.................................................................................31
11.2 HSC examination: Metal and Engineering...............................................................31
11.3 Examinable outcomes and content...........................................................................31
12 HSC Requirements and Certification............................................................................33
12.1 Course completion requirements..............................................................................33
12.2 Preliminary and HSC unit credit..............................................................................33
12.3 Reporting achievement in HSC................................................................................33
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13 Other Information...........................................................................................................34
13.1 Providing for all students.........................................................................................34
13.1.1 Students with special education needs..........................................................34
13.1.2 School-based apprentices and trainees.........................................................34
13.1.3 Access by students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5)...........................................34
13.2 Employability Skills.................................................................................................34
Table 5 Employability skills..................................................................................35
14 AQF VET Qualifications.................................................................................................38
15 Minimum Requirements for AQF VET Qualifications................................................40
Table 6 Status of units of competency from the Metal and Engineering HSC
courses for Certificates I in Engineering and Boating Services;
Certificates II in Engineering, Engineering – Production Technology
and Boating Services...............................................................................41
courses for Certificates III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade,
Fabrication Trade, Electrical/Electronic Trade; Jewellery Manufacture
and Technical...........................................................................................46
courses for Certificates III in Marine Craft Construction and Boating
Services....................................................................................................51
16 Glossary............................................................................................................................56
17 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework School-based Apprenticeship
pathway.............................................................................................................................58
17.1 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours).........58
Table 9 Compulsory units of competency for the School-based Apprenticeship
240-hour course.......................................................................................59
Table 10 School-based Apprenticeship HSC elective pool.....................................60
17.2 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation
(60 or 120 indicative hours).....................................................................................67
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Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus – Part A
1 Introduction to Industry Curriculum Frameworks
Industry curriculum frameworks give students the opportunity to gain credit towards the NSW
Higher School Certificate (HSC) and credit towards national vocational qualifications under
the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Industry curriculum frameworks are based on nationally endorsed Training Packages. They
specify the range of industry-developed units of competency from the relevant Training
Packages which are suitable for the HSC. They also define how units of competency are
arranged in HSC Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to gain unit credit for the
HSC.
This Industry Curriculum Framework document contains the HSC Metal and Engineering
VET courses to be delivered for the HSC by schools, TAFE NSW colleges and other
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) on behalf of schools or TAFE NSW colleges.
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2 Documents Associated with Industry Curriculum Frameworks
The purpose of the industry curriculum framework documents is to assist teachers and trainers
to develop teaching and assessment programs, and to help manage competency achievement
by HSC candidates.
Part A of the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus describes how
students may achieve unit credit towards the HSC and credit towards a vocational
qualification. It contains general advice about the Metal and Engineering Curriculum
Framework and describes course structures and requirements, including work placement. This
document should be used as the first reference when planning to implement courses for the
HSC.
The set of documents associated with the Framework is shown below.
2.1 Industry Curriculum Framework documents
Syllabus Part A Assessment and

Course Structures Reporting in Metal
and Requirements and Engineering
Stage 6
Syllabus Part B
Units of Competency Support Document
and (2007)
HSC Requirements
Previous HSC HSC Notes from the Performance Band

Examination Papers Marking Centre Descriptions
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3 The Higher School Certificate Program of Study
The purpose of the HSC program of study is to:

 provide a curriculum structure which encourages students to complete secondary
education
 foster the intellectual, social and moral development of students, in particular developing
their:
– knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes in the fields of study they choose
– capacity to manage their own learning
– desire to continue learning in formal or informal settings after school
– capacity to work with others
– respect for the cultural diversity of Australian society
 provide a flexible structure within which students can prepare for:
– further education and training
– employment
– full and active participation as citizens
 provide formal assessment and certification of students’ achievements
 provide a context within which schools also have the opportunity to foster students’
physical and spiritual development.
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4 Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the NSW HSC
4.1 The national context
VET programs offered for the HSC are consistent with the National Training Framework
(NTF). The NTF is the system of vocational education and training that:
 applies nationally
 is made up of the VET Quality Framework and nationally endorsed Training Packages.
The VET Quality Framework is the agreed quality framework for the national VET
system.
The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) is the policy framework that defines all
qualifications recognised nationally in post-compulsory education and training in Australia.
HSC VET course qualifications are recognised within the AQF.
4.2 Determination of AQF VET qualifications for HSC students
The HSC VET curriculum frameworks are based on units of competency and qualifications
contained in nationally endorsed Training Packages. These AQF VET qualifications are
determined by the qualification rules for each Training Package, referred to as qualification
packaging rules. The qualification packaging rules describe the number and range of units of
competency required for eligibility for an AQF VET qualification.
Course structures for the HSC are described in each VET industry curriculum framework
syllabus. In order to have satisfactorily completed a framework course, students must follow
the course structure, attempt the required units of competency with diligence and sustained
effort, and fulfil work placement requirements.
The rules and structure of HSC VET courses are not always identical to the
qualification packaging rules. In some cases more units of competency are required for
the HSC course than are required for successful completion of the AQF VET
qualification.
In some HSC courses, students might not achieve all of the specified units of competency for
the purposes of the HSC, but may still be eligible for the qualification as a result of meeting
the requirements of the packaging rules for that AQF VET qualification.
Sections 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 17.1 and 17.2 outline the Metal and Engineering course structures
within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework.
The qualification packaging rules for the AQF VET qualification pathways in this Framework
are available from the Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at
http://training.gov.au and should be consulted when selecting elective units of competency.
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5 Rationale
The various sectors of the metal and engineering industry comprise about 50% of Australia’s
manufacturing industry in terms of value-added share. Each sector is involved in the
manufacture, service, repair and maintenance of products, tooling and equipment, as well as
processes. Engineering installation, repair and maintenance is also applied across most
Australian industries. The number of workers across Australian industries who are using
engineering and manufacturing-engineering skills is approximately 650,000.1
The manufacturing and engineering industry is the second largest employer in Australia.
There are a wide range of industry sectors and jobs within the industry. Enterprise sizes range
from many small businesses of a few employees to large enterprises. The industry has been
actively reshaping itself over the last decade, embracing new technologies, innovation and
more efficient production practices and becoming increasingly export-focused.2
The growth of the boating industry is set to increase even more strongly over the next decade
as more Australians increase their leisure time and recreational activities. Careers in the
industry may be found in boat sales, marina and slipway operations, boat servicing,
sailmaking, mechanical repairs, charter operations, retail and boat building.3
The Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) offers qualifications from
Certificate I to Advanced Diploma and specifies the competencies required for various
specialised occupations. These include mechanical, fabrication, and electrical/electronic
trade; production technology and production systems; jewellery manufacture; locksmithing;
boating services; and marine craft construction. The Metal and Engineering Curriculum
Framework is based on units of competency from this Training Package.
The inclusion of courses in metal and engineering in the HSC based on industry-recognised
AQF VET qualifications will allow students to access both long-term and short-term
employment opportunities. Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework
provide an opportunity for students to gain Certificates I, II and/or Statement of Attainment
towards Certificate III as part of their HSC. Apart from being nationally recognised, these
AQF VET qualifications articulate into higher-level qualifications including traineeships and
apprenticeships in the manufacturing, engineering and related services industries which
students may pursue post-school.
The Framework also provides an HSC examination, which allows results from the Metal and
Engineering (240 indicative hours) or Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship
(240 indicative hours) course to contribute to the calculation of the Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR).
Learning in each HSC Metal and Engineering course within the Framework provides
opportunities for students to develop relevant technical, vocational and interpersonal
competencies suitable for employment and further training in manufacturing, engineering and
related services industries. It also provides skills, knowledge and experiences – such as
teamwork, communication and occupational health and safety – that are transferable to other
industry areas.
1
DEEWR, 2012, Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05).
2,3
www.mskills.com.au and www.mersitab.com.au
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6 Aim
The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework is designed to enable students to acquire a
range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills valued both within and beyond
the workplace. They will also acquire underpinning knowledge and skills related to work,
employment and further training within the manufacturing, engineering and related services
industries. Through the study of this subject, students will gain experiences that can be
applied to a range of contexts, including work, study and leisure and that will assist them to
make informed career choices.
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7 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework
7.1 AQF VET qualifications available in the Metal and Engineering

Curriculum Framework
The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework is based on qualifications and units of
competency contained in the nationally endorsed Metal and Engineering Training Package
(MEM05).
The AQF VET qualifications available in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework
are:
 Certificate I in Engineering (MEM10105)
 Certificate I in Boating Services (MEM10205)
 Certificate II in Engineering (MEM20105)
 Certificate II in Boating Services (MEM20305)
 Certificate III in Boating Services (MEM30905)
Statement of Attainment towards:
 Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology (MEM20205)
 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30205)
 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305)
 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade (MEM30405)
 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical (MEM30505)
 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30605)
 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30705).
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8 Course Structures
8.1 Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework
An industry curriculum framework describes the units of competency that have been
identified as being suitable for the purposes of the HSC. Units of competency in the Metal
and Engineering Curriculum Framework are detailed in Sections 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 17.1 and 17.2.
Each course in a framework describes how the available units of competency can be grouped
to gain units of credit towards the HSC.
The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework contains the following courses:
 Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours)
 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours)
 Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 or 120 indicative hours)
 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours)
 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation
(60 or 120 indicative hours).
The maximum number of Preliminary and/or HSC units available from this Framework is six
units. That is, courses can total up to 360 hours.
Compulsory units of competency are those that all students must attempt in their study of the
HSC course (refer to Section 8, Tables 1 and 2 and Section 17, Table 9).
Examinable units of competency are those that can be examined in the HSC examination
(refer to Section 11.3).
Core units of competency are those required by the Metal and Engineering Training Package
for a student to be eligible for the vocational qualification (refer to Section 15).
8.1.1 The selection of units of competency
Units of competency should be selected within course structures to maximise students’

eligibility for AQF VET qualifications and an occupational outcome. Tables 6–8 (Section 15)
list the status of units of competency from HSC courses for each AQF VET qualification
available through the Framework. This information should be consulted when selecting
elective units of competency.
An integrated or holistic approach to course delivery and assessment should be adopted.

Examples of integrated approaches to programming and assessment strategies, as well as
advice on curriculum materials that may be used to support the delivery of courses within the
Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework are available on the Board’s website.
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8.2 Allocation of HSC indicative hours of credit
Units of competency drawn from Training Packages are not defined in terms of duration. The
amount of time required by individual students to achieve competency will vary according to
their aptitude and experience. Where a training program is designed for delivery by an RTO,
the RTO will specify the length of the training program according to the delivery strategies/
curriculum resources chosen.
However, for the purposes of the HSC, courses must be described in terms of their indicative
hours. For this reason, indicative hours for unit credit towards the HSC have been assigned to
each unit of competency within the Framework. It is emphasised that the assignment of
indicative hours does not imply that all students will fulfil all requirements of a unit of
competency within these hours. RTOs may determine that additional or fewer hours are
required for the achievement of particular competencies. However, this does not alter the
indicative hours allocated, only the delivery hours. It is also expected that students will need
to spend additional time practising skills in a work environment and in completing projects
and assignments, in order to fulfil Training Package assessment requirements.
Tables 1–4 (Section 8) and Tables 9–10 (Section17) list the indicative hours assigned to each
unit of competency included in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework for the
purpose of unit credit towards the HSC.
8.3 Unit weight
Many units of competency have an allocated weight shown as ‘unit weight’. This weighting is
usually referred to as the ‘points’.
The points reflect the industrial ‘value’ placed on units of competency for classification under
the Metal Engineering and Associated Industries Award 1998. Combinations of units of
competency representative of a work role result in a total points weighting. This is then used
to identify the correct classification level for the work.
The unit weightings do not represent hours of training, directly or by formula.
The unit weight or ‘points’ allocated to each unit of competency within the Metal and
Engineering Curriculum Framework is stated in Sections 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 17.1 and 17.2 of this
document. For units of competency in the Metal and Engineering (120 and 240 indicative
hours) courses, this information is also provided in Part B of the Syllabus.
These weightings are used in the packaging rules for some of the qualifications. The units of
competency selected for the qualification must have a combined points value no less than the
points value specified for each component of the qualification (refer to Section 15 of this
document).
These combined points totals also include the points for any prerequisite units involved. Note
that the points for any particular unit can only be counted once in each qualification. For
example, if a unit is selected to be part of a qualification and it is also a prerequisite for
another selected unit, then the points for that unit can only be counted once.
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8.4 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer
Students who have current knowledge, skills or experience relevant to a VET course may be
granted credit towards the course requirements.
Arrangements for RPL and credit transfer within VET courses, including processes,
application forms and examples of possible scenarios, are detailed on the Board’s website at
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/rpl.html.
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8.5 Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours)
AQF VET qualifications
The Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours) course provides a pathway to the following
qualifications:
 Certificate II in Boating Services (MEM20305).
Course structure
This course comprises four compulsory units of competency, the manufacturing, engineering
and related services industries induction and a selection of units of competency from the 240-
hour course.
Details of the compulsory units of competency and the induction, including HSC
requirements and advice, are included in Part B of the Syllabus.
Tables 6–8 (Section 15) list the status of units of competency from HSC courses for each
AQF VET qualification in the Framework and should be consulted when selecting elective
units of competency to meet qualification requirements. It is recommended that the
combination of units of competency should be chosen to focus on an occupational outcome.
120 indicative hour courses are accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or
HSC level.
Course requirements
 Students must attempt:

– ALL compulsory units of competency
– AND the manufacturing, engineering and related services industries induction
– PLUS a selection of elective units of competency from the 240 indicative hour course
which have not already been undertaken to a minimum value of 65 HSC indicative
hours.
 Students must complete a minimum of 35 hours of mandatory work placement.
 The learning experiences for the HSC in MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational
health and safety in the work environment must be undertaken prior to work placement.
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Table 1 Compulsory units of competency for the 120-hour course
Attempt ALL of the following:
Unit
weight HSC indicative
Unit code Unit title Prerequisites
hours of credit
(points)
Manufacturing, engineering and related

N/A – – 10
services industries induction
Apply principles of occupational health

MEM13014A – Nil 15
and safety in the work environment 4
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task – Nil 10
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures – Nil 5
Work with others in a manufacturing,

MEM16007A – Nil 15
engineering or related environment
ELECTIVE UNITS Attempt units of competency to a minimum value of 65 HSC indicative hours
Elective units may include any unit of competency from the 240 indicative hour course which has not
already been undertaken (refer to Section 8.6, Tables 2 and 3).
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Learning experiences for the HSC for this unit of competency must be undertaken prior to work placement.
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8.6 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours)
The Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) course provides a pathway to the following
qualifications:
Course structure
This course comprises 10 compulsory units of competency, the manufacturing, engineering

and related services industries induction and an HSC elective pool.
Details of the units of competency listed in Table 3 are not included in Part B of the Syllabus.
They are available in the Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at
http://training.gov.au.
240 indicative hour courses are accredited for a total of four units at the Preliminary and/or
HSC level.
Course requirements

– ALL compulsory units of competency
– AND the manufacturing, engineering and related services industries induction
– PLUS a selection of units of competency from the HSC elective pool to a minimum
value of 70 HSC indicative hours.
 Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours of mandatory work placement.
 The learning experiences for the HSC in MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational
health and safety in the work environment must be undertaken prior to work placement.
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An external written Higher School Certificate examination will be conducted for this course.
In the year they will complete the course, students will specify whether or not they choose to
undertake the external written examination (refer to Sections 11.2 and 11.3).
Table 2 Compulsory units of competency for the 240-hour course
Unit
hours of credit
(points)
Manufacturing, engineering and related

N/A – – 10
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 4 Nil 30
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 5 Nil 15
MEM12024A Perform computations 3 Nil 20
Apply principles of occupational health

MEM13014A – Nil 15
and safety in the work environment 5
MEM15002A Apply quality systems 2 Nil 10
Work with others in a manufacturing,

MEM16007A – Nil 15
MEM18001C Use hand tools 2 Nil 20
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 2 Nil 20
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Table 3 HSC elective pool
Details of the units of competency listed in Table 3 are available in the Metal and
Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at http://training.gov.au.
Attempt units of competency to a minimum value of 70 HSC indicative hours
Unit
hours of credit
(points)
Assembly
MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 4 Nil 35
MEM18001C
MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate assembly 4 35
MEM18002B
Casting and moulding
Perform general woodworking machine MEM12023A

MEM04018B 4 15
operations MEM18001C
Fabrication
MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 2 Nil 15
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 2 Nil 15
MEM12023A
MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 2 5
MEM18001C
MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 Nil 20
Perform manual heating and thermal

MEM05007C 2 Nil 10
cutting
Perform routine manual metal arc

MEM05012C 2 Nil 20
welding
Perform routine gas tungsten arc

MEM05049B 2 Nil 20
welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 2 Nil 20
MEM05051A Select welding processes 2 Nil 10
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices 4 Nil 10
Machine and process operations
Use workshop machines for basic

MEM07032B 2 MEM18001C 25
operations
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Table 3 cont/d
Unit
HSC indicative
Unit code Unit title weight Prerequisites
hours of credit
(points)
Materials handling
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 2 Nil 5
Measurement
Use comparison and basic measuring

MEM12001B 2 Nil 10
devices
MEM09002B
MEM12006C Mark off/out (general engineering) 4 25
MEM12023A
Occupational health and safety
MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 1 Nil 10
Work safely with industrial chemicals

MEM13003B 2 Nil 10
and materials
Communication
Operate as a team member to conduct
MEM16005A manufacturing, engineering or related 2 Nil 10
activities
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 2 Nil 15
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 2 Nil 10
Maintenance and diagnostics
MEM12023A
MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 4 MEM18001C 15
MEM18002B
MEM09002B
Dismantle, replace and assemble MEM12023A
MEM18055B 3 30
engineering components MEM18001C
MEM18002B
Jewellery and horological
MEM19002B Prepare jewellery illustrations 4 MEM16006A 30
MEM19006B Replace watch batteries 1 MEM18001C 10
MEM18001C
MEM19012B Produce jewellery wax model 4 MEM18002B 30
MEM18003C
MEM13003B
MEM19015B Perform jewellery enamelling 4 35
MEM18001C
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Table 3 cont/d
Unit
HSC indicative
hours of credit
(points)
Marine craft construction

MEM13003B
MEM25001B Apply fibre-reinforced materials 2 MEM18001C 20
MEM18002B
MEM13003B
MEM25004B Fair and shape surfaces 2 MEM18001C 30
MEM18002B
MEM13003B
MEM25007B Maintain marine vessel surfaces 4 MEM18001C 30
MEM18002B
Boating services
Classify recreational boating technologies
MEM50001B 0 Nil 20
and features
MEM50002B Work safely on marine craft 1 Nil 15
Follow work procedures to maintain the
MEM50003B 1 Nil 10
marine environment
Sustainability
Participate in environmentally sustainable
MSAENV272B 3 Nil 15
work practices
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8.7 Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 or 120 indicative hours)
The Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 or 120 indicative hours) course provides
a pathway to the following qualifications:
 Certificate III in Boating Services (MEM30905)
 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical (MEM30505)
Course eligibility
The Specialisation Study is available to all students undertaking the Metal and Engineering
(240 indicative hours) course but is intended specifically for students with particular interest
in, and aptitude for, the industry. Students must be currently entered in, or have completed,
the Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) course.
Course structure
The Specialisation Study can consist of units of competency drawn from the Metal and
Engineering (240 indicative hours) course not previously attempted by students AND/OR
from the pool of Specialisation Study units of competency listed in Table 4.
Details of the units of competency listed in Table 4 are not included in Part B of the Syllabus.
They are available in the Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at
The Specialisation Study (60 indicative hours) course is accredited for a total of one unit at
the Preliminary or HSC level. The Specialisation Study (120 indicative hours) course is
accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level.
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Course requirements
Specialisation Study (60 indicative hours) course:

 units should be selected to a minimum of 60 HSC indicative hours
 students must complete a minimum of 14 additional hours of mandatory work placement.
Specialisation Study (120 indicative hours) course:

 units should be selected to a minimum of 120 HSC indicative hours
 students must complete a minimum of 35 additional hours of mandatory work placement.
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Table 4 Specialisation Study units of competency
Details of the units of competency listed in Table 4 are available in the Metal and
Unit
hours of credit
(points)
Fabrication
Perform manual soldering/desoldering –

MEM05001B 4 Nil 20
electrical/electronic components
Forging
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching,

MEM06007B 2 Nil 20
tempering and annealing
MEM07024B
MEM12023A
MEM07003B Perform machine setting (routine) 4 50
MEM16006A
MEM18001C
MEM09002B
MEM07005C Perform general machining 8 MEM12023A 50
MEM18001C
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process 4 Nil 30
Operate computer controlled machines/

MEM07028B 2 MEM07024B 40
processes
Surface finishing
MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials 6 MEM18001C 15
Drawing, drafting and design
MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM09002B 30
Operate computer-aided design (CAD)

MEM30031A Nil Nil 40
system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings Nil Nil 40
Measurement
Mark off/out structural fabrications and

MEM12007D 4 MEM12023A 30
shapes
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Table 4 cont/d
Unit
hours of credit
(points)
MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 2 Nil 25
Quality
MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 2 Nil 30
Use improvement processes in team

MEM15003B 4 MEM16007A 15
activities
Jewellery and horological
MEM19001B Perform jewellery metal casting 6 MEM13004B 30
MEM19014B Perform hand engraving 4 MEM18001C 20
MEM05006C
MEM19016B Construct jewellery components 4 MEM12023A 30
MEM18001C
MEM05006C
MEM06007B
MEM19017B Fabricate jewellery items 6 50
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
Marine craft construction
MEM13003B
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced
MEM25002B 4 MEM18001C 30
structures
MEM18002B
MEM13003B
MEM18001C
MEM25006B Undertake marine sheathing operations 2 15
MEM18002B
MEM25004B
Boating services
Maintain quality of environment by

MEM50004B 1 MEM50003B 10
following marina codes
MEM50002B
MEM50005B Refuel vessels 0 10
MEM50003B
Check operational capability of marine

MEM50006B 0 MEM50002B 15
craft
25
Table 4 cont/d
Unit
hours of credit
(points)
Boating services cont/d
Check operational capability of sails and

MEM50007B 0 MEM50002B 15
sail operating equipment
MEM50008B Carry out trip preparation and planning 0 Nil 15
Safely operate a mechanically powered

MEM50009B 2 Nil 20
recreational boat
Respond to boating emergencies and

MEM50010B 0 Nil 15
incidents
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9 Outcomes and Content
9.1 Units of competency
The units of competency in the Metal and Engineering (120 and 240 indicative hours) courses
are listed in Tables 1–3. The units of competency in the Metal and Engineering School-based
Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course are listed in Tables 9 and 10.
Part B of this syllabus contains details of the examinable units of competency reproduced
from the Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05). For each unit of competency
the details consist of:
 elements of competency
 performance criteria
 a range statement
 an evidence guide, including:
– overview of assessment requirements
– context of assessment
– interdependent assessment
– method of assessment
– consistency of performance
– required skills
– required knowledge.
In addition, there is a column headed HSC Requirements and Advice that prescribes the scope
of learning and the minimum learning experiences expected for each unit of competency for
the purposes of the HSC. These must be addressed by all students studying the Metal and
Engineering (120 and 240 indicative hours) courses and the Metal and Engineering School-
based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course.
Details of all other units of competency listed in Tables 3, 4 and 10 are available in the Metal
and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at http://training.gov.au.
The units of competency to be delivered and assessed are determined by the scope of the
registration of each RTO. Teachers and trainers should check their RTO’s scope of
registration before determining which units of competency are to be included in their
teaching and assessment programs. School principals should seek documentary evidence
of the scope of any external RTO delivering the HSC course. Scope of registration can be
checked at http://training.gov.au.
Information about the delivery of HSC VET courses by RTOs other than school system RTOs
or TAFE NSW institutes is contained on the Board’s Assessment Certification Examination
(ACE) website.
Non-government schools outsourcing delivery of HSC VET courses to external providers also
need to refer to the Registered and Accredited Individual Non-government Schools (NSW)
Manual or Registration Systems and Member Non-government Schools (NSW) Manual which
are available on the Board’s website at
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/manuals/#regaccredsystemsmanuals.
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9.2 Course delivery
RTOs offering training programs that deliver HSC Metal and Engineering Framework courses
must consult Part B of this Syllabus and take into consideration the details provided in the
HSC Requirements and Advice column (including key terms and concepts) as well as the
following requirements for each unit of competency:
 the elements of competency
 the performance criteria
 the range statement
 all aspects of the evidence guide.
RTOs should pay particular attention to the information under Prerequisites (to ensure these
requirements have been met), Required skills and Required knowledge.
The HSC Requirements and Advice column prescribes what learning experiences must be
included for the HSC. Where the range statement uses the words ‘may include’, the HSC
Requirements and Advice column prescribes which of these learning experiences must be
included for the HSC.
Separate advice on learning materials, resource requirements and teacher qualifications is

available from school systems.
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10 Work Placement
Work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement within this Framework and

appropriate hours have been assigned to each course.
Learning in the workplace will enable students to:

 progress towards the achievement of industry competencies
 develop appropriate attitudes towards work
 learn a range of behaviours appropriate to the industry
 practise skills acquired in the classroom or workshop
 develop additional skills and knowledge, including employability skills (refer to
Section 13.2).
The mandatory work placement requirements for courses in this Framework are not intended
to indicate the time required for the achievement of units of competency. The amount of
learning in the workplace that is needed to achieve a unit of competency will vary from
student to student. Assessment of the units of competency is to be undertaken by qualified
assessor(s) either in a work placement setting or in the classroom.
10.1 Work placement requirements
Students must complete the following work placement for Metal and Engineering courses:
 Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours) – a minimum of 35 hours in a workplace
 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) – a minimum of 70 hours in a workplace
 Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (60 indicative hours) – a minimum of 14
additional hours in a workplace
 Metal and Engineering Specialisation Study (120 indicative hours) – a minimum of 35
additional hours in a workplace
 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) – mandatory
work placement hour requirements for this course are met through the on-the-job training
component of the school-based apprenticeship
 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (60 or 120 indicative
hours) – mandatory work placement hour requirements for this course are met through the
on-the-job training component of the school-based apprenticeship.
Non-completion of work placement is grounds for the withholding of the course. Schools are
advised to follow the issuing of ‘N’ determinations as outlined on the Board of Studies
Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website.
It is the responsibility of the school and/or other RTO to determine how course outcomes are
best achieved and to structure delivery accordingly. If additional work placement or
classroom time is required to enable individual students or class groups to achieve the
competencies, this will be determined by the deliverer, but it does not affect the indicative
HSC hours.
Further information and advice on the implementation of work placement are contained in
policy statements or guidelines available from the relevant school system or the RTO.
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10.2 Part-time work
Under some circumstances, students’ part-time work in an appropriate workplace may be used
to fulfil work placement requirements. For further details, teachers and principals should
consult the Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website or relevant Board of Studies
Official Notices.
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11 Assessment Requirements and Advice
11.1 Competency-based assessment
The VET courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework are competency-
based. Advice on appropriate assessment practice in relation to the Metal and Engineering
Curriculum Framework is contained in the Assessment and Reporting in Metal and
Engineering Stage 6 document.
This document, as well as other resources and advice related to assessment in Metal and
Engineering Stage 6, is available on the Board’s website at
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/metal-engineering.html
11.2 HSC examination: Metal and Engineering
The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework includes an HSC examination which
provides the opportunity for students to have this HSC examination mark contribute to the
calculation of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
The Metal and Engineering HSC examination can contribute up to two units towards the
calculation of a student’s ATAR.
Students who have completed the Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) course or
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course are
eligible to sit for the Metal and Engineering HSC examination.
Students who want to sit for the Metal and Engineering HSC examination must be entered for
both the Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) course or Metal and Engineering
School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course and the Metal and Engineering
examination on Schools Online (Administration).
The HSC examination specifications, which describe the format of the external HSC
examination, are contained in the Assessment and Reporting in Metal and Engineering
Stage 6 document.
The HSC examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken

during the course and has no impact on student eligibility for AQF VET qualifications.
11.3 Examinable outcomes and content
The HSC examination in Metal and Engineering is based on a set of examinable units of
competency from the Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) and Metal and
Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course and the
employability skills for Certificate II in Engineering (refer to qualification packaging rules at
http://training.gov.au).
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The HSC examination is based on the following components of each examinable unit of
competency:
 elements of competency
 performance criteria
 range statement6
 evidence guide, including:
– overview of assessment requirements
– context of assessment
– interdependent assessment
– method of assessment
– consistency of performance
– required skills
– required knowledge
 minimum prescribed learning contained in HSC requirements and advice, described as:
– key terms and concepts, and
– learning experiences that must be addressed for the HSC.
The examinable units of competency are:
Unit code Unit title

N/A Manufacturing, engineering and related services industries
induction
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
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
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related
environment
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
The text of the examinable units of competency, including the HSC requirements and advice,
is contained in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus – Part B.
6
The range statement frequently uses the term ‘may include’. This has been clarified in the HSC Requirements
and Advice column to specify the learning experiences that must be included for the examinable units of
competency. Only the learning that is compulsory according to the Training Package and/or HSC Requirements
and Advice can be examined.
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12 HSC Requirements and Certification
12.1 Course completion requirements
For a student to be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course within the Metal and
Engineering Curriculum Framework there must be sufficient evidence that the student has:
 followed the course developed by the Board
 applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences
provided in the course by the school/RTO
 achieved some or all of the course outcomes
 undertaken the mandatory work placement.
Refer to the Board’s Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website for further
information.
12.2 Preliminary and HSC unit credit
To facilitate flexibility of VET in the HSC, courses within the Metal and Engineering
Curriculum Framework may be delivered as Preliminary units, as HSC units or as a
combination of Preliminary and HSC units.
12.3 Reporting achievement in HSC
Advice on reporting achievement in relation to the Metal and Engineering Curriculum

Framework is contained in the Assessment and Reporting in Metal and Engineering Stage 6
document.
This document is available at the Board’s website at

www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/metal-engineering.html.
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13 Other Information
13.1 Providing for all students
13.1.1 Students with special education needs
Students with special education needs may access a VET course in one of two ways:
 by undertaking the course under regular course arrangements, or
 by undertaking selected units of competency within the course that have been identified
through the collaborative curriculum planning process.
For more information, see the VET Courses and Students with Special Education Needs fact
sheet and Stage 6 Industry Curriculum Frameworks Support Document for Students with
Special Education Needs document on the Board’s website.
13.1.2 School-based apprentices and trainees
Information regarding provision for school-based trainees within the HSC is available on the
Board’s website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/apprenticeships-traineeships.html.
Information on requirements and arrangements for NSW school-based traineeships is

available at
www.training.nsw.gov.au/individuals/apprenticeships_traineeships/school_based/index.html.
13.1.3 Access by students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5)

In certain circumstances students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5) may access Stage 6 VET
courses. Further information is available on the Board’s website at
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/voc_ed/stage-5.html.
13.2 Employability Skills7
The Employability Skills build on the Mayer Key Competencies (developed in 1992) which
attempted to describe generic competencies for effective participation in work.
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI), in consultation with other peak employer bodies, produced the
Employability Skills for the Future report which was officially released in May 2002.
The report indicated that business and industry required a broader range of skills than the
Mayer Key Competencies Framework. It featured an Employability Skills Framework
identifying eight Employability Skills:
 communication
 teamwork
 problem-solving
 initiative and enterprise
 planning and organising
7
DEEWR, 2012, Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05).
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 self-management
 learning
 technology.
The report demonstrated how Employability Skills can be further described for particular
occupational and industry contexts by sets of facets or important work skills. The following
table contains the Employability Skills facets identified in the report:
Table 5 Employability skills
Skill Facets
Aspects of the skill that employers identify as important. The nature
and application of these facets will vary depending on industry and job
type.
Communication that contributes to  listening and understanding

productive and harmonious relations  speaking clearly and directly
across employees and customers  writing to the needs of the audience
 negotiating responsively
 reading independently
 empathising
 using numeracy effectively
 understanding the needs of internal and external customers
 persuading effectively
 establishing and using networks
 being assertive
 sharing information
 speaking and writing in languages other than English
Teamwork that contributes to  working across different ages irrespective of gender, race, religion
productive working relationships and or political persuasion
outcomes  working as an individual and as a member of a team
 knowing how to define a role as part of the team
 applying teamwork to a range of situations eg futures planning
and crisis problem-solving
 identifying the strengths of team members
 coaching and mentoring skills, including giving feedback
Problem-solving that contributes to  developing creative, innovative and practical solutions

productive outcomes  showing independence and initiative in identifying and solving
problems
 solving problems in teams
 applying a range of strategies to problem solving
 using mathematics, including budgeting and financial
management to solve problems
 applying problem-solving strategies across a range of areas
 testing assumptions, taking into account the context of data and
circumstances
 resolving customer concerns in relation to complex project issues
Initiative and enterprise that  adapting to new situations

contribute to innovative outcomes  developing a strategic, creative and long-term vision
 being creative
 identifying opportunities not obvious to others
 translating ideas into action
 generating a range of options
 initiating innovative solutions
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Table 5 cont/d
Skill Facets
Planning and organising that  managing time and priorities – setting timelines, coordinating
contribute to long and short-term tasks for self and with others
strategic planning  being resourceful
 taking initiative and making decisions
 adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies
 establishing clear project goals and deliverables
 allocating people and other resources to tasks
 planning the use of resources, including time management
 participating in continuous improvement and planning processes
 developing a vision and a proactive plan to accompany it
 predicting – weighing up risk, evaluating alternatives and
applying evaluation criteria
 collecting, analysing and organising information
 understanding basic business systems and their relationships
Self-management that contributes to  having a personal vision and goals

employee satisfaction and growth  evaluating and monitoring own performance
 having knowledge and confidence in own ideas and visions
 articulating own ideas and visions
 taking responsibility
Learning that contributes to ongoing  managing own learning

improvement and expansion in  contributing to the learning community at the workplace
employee and company operations  using a range of mediums to learn – mentoring, peer support and
and outcomes networking, IT and courses
 applying learning to technical issues (eg learning about products)
and people issues (eg interpersonal and cultural aspects of work)
 having enthusiasm for ongoing learning
 being willing to learn in any setting – on and off the job
 being open to new ideas and techniques
 being prepared to invest time and effort in learning new skills
 acknowledging the need to learn in order to accommodate change
Technology that contributes to the  having a range of basic IT skills

effective carrying out of tasks  applying IT as a management tool
 using IT to organise data
 being willing to learn new IT skills
 having the OHS knowledge to apply technology
 having the appropriate physical capacity
An Employability Skills Summary exists for each qualification available in the Metal and
Engineering Training Package (MEM05). These summaries capture the key aspects or facets
of the employability skills that are important to the job roles covered by the qualification.
Summaries are designed to assist trainers and assessors to identify and include important
industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies. The
Employability Skills Summary for each qualification is available with the qualification
packaging rules at http://training.gov.au.
Employability skills are essential features of each of the qualifications available in the
Framework and therefore consideration must be given to the ways in which they can be
addressed when designing learning activities and assessment instruments.
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The following is important information for trainers and assessors about Employability Skills
Summaries:
 Employability Skills Summaries provide examples of how each skill is applicable to the
job roles covered by the qualification.
 Employability Skills Summaries contain general information about industry context which
is further explained as measurable outcomes of performance in the units of competency in
each qualification.
 The detail in each Employability Skills Summary will vary depending on the range of job
roles covered by the qualification in question.
 Employability Skills Summaries are not exhaustive lists of qualification requirements or
checklists of performance (which are separate assessment tools that should be designed by
trainers and assessors after analysis at the unit level).
Employability Skills Summaries contain information that may also assist in building learners’
understanding of industry and workplace expectations.
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14 AQF VET Qualifications
The various titles of AQF VET qualifications reflect levels of performance and degrees of
responsibility in a workplace context. The level of a qualification thus provides an indication
of the standard of achievement expected, which is comparable across industries and provides
a context for assessment.
Industry curriculum frameworks relate to Certificates I to III. Brief descriptions of

Certificates I, II and III, adapted from the Australian Qualifications Framework
Implementation Handbook8 are provided below.
Certificate I
Work is likely to be carried out under direct supervision. Breadth, depth and complexity of
knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities, most of
which would be routine and predictable.
An individual demonstrating competencies at this level would be able to:

 demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas
 demonstrate basic practical skills, such as the use of relevant tools
 perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction
 receive and pass on messages/information.
Certificate II
Work is likely to be carried out under direct supervision. Breadth, depth and complexity of
knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or
knowledge applications where the range of choices of action is clearly defined and of limited
complexity.
An individual demonstrating competencies at this level would be able to:

 demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas
 apply a defined range of skills
 apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
 perform a range of tasks where choice is required between options within a limited range
 assess and record information from various sources
 take limited responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning.
Certificate III
Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover the selecting,
adapting and transferring of skills and knowledge to new environments, and providing
technical advice and some leadership in the resolution of specific problems. This would be
applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts, with some complexity in the extent
and choice of options available.
8
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advisory Board, 2003, Australian Qualifications Framework
Implementation Handbook, third edition, Carlton, VIC.
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An individual demonstrating these competencies would be able to:

 perform a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader, related
activities involving known routines, methods and procedures
 exercise some discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, services or
contingency measures
 operate within known time constraints
 take some responsibility for others
 participate in teams, including group or team coordination.
AQF VET Statements of Attainment and Certificates are ONLY issued on the basis of
successful achievement of a unit of competency as determined by a qualified assessor.
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15 Minimum Requirements for AQF VET Qualifications
The qualification packaging rules for the AQF VET qualifications available in this
Framework are available from the Metal and Engineering Training Package (MEM05) at
The packaging rules set out the minimum requirements for achieving a particular industry
qualification. Students who meet these requirements will be eligible for the relevant AQF
VET Certificate, whether or not they have met the additional requirements of the HSC course.
A Statement of Attainment will be issued for achievement of single or multiple units of

competency. At a later date, a person can undertake further skill development or training and
be assessed against additional competencies until they have achieved all the competencies
required for an AQF VET qualification. RTOs must recognise and give credit for
competencies recorded on a Statement of Attainment.
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Table 6 Status of units of competency from the Metal and Engineering HSC courses for Certificates I in Engineering and Boating
Services; Certificates II in Engineering, Engineering – Production Technology and Boating Services
(MEM10105)
(MEM10205)
(MEM20105)
(MEM20205)
(MEM20305)
Certificate II
Certificate II
Certificate II
– Production
Certificate I
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Certificate I
Unit weight
Technology
Metal and
in Boating
in Boating
Services
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Unit Code Unit title
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework
- 4 core - 7 core - 5 core - 9 core - 8 core

Qualification packaging rules - 24 elective points - 3 electives - 30 elective points - 50 elective points - 6 electives
Manufacturing, engineering and related compulsory
N/A
10 – – – – – –
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 30 4 – elective elective elective elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 15 5 elective elective elective core elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12024A Perform computations 20 3 elective – elective elective –
elective (120)
Apply principles of occupational health and compulsory
MEM13014A
safety in the work environment
15 – core core core core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 10 – core core core core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM15002A Apply quality systems 10 2 elective – core core –
elective (120)
compulsory
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 5 – core core core core core
(120 & 240)
Work with others in a manufacturing, compulsory
MEM16007A
15 – core core core core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM18001C Use hand tools 20 2 elective elective elective elective elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 20 2 elective elective elective elective elective
elective (120)
elective
MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 35 4 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM03003B  Perform sheet and plate assembly 35 4 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)

This unit of competency has prerequisites. See pp 19–21 and 23–25 of this document.
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(MEM10105)
(MEM10205)
(MEM20105)
(MEM20205)
(MEM20305)
Certificate II
Certificate II
Certificate II
– Production
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Certificate I
Certificate I
Unit weight
Technology
Metal and
in Boating
in Boating
Services
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework
Perform general woodworking machine elective

MEM04018B  15 4 elective – elective elective elective
operations (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 15 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 15 2 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05005B  Carry out mechanical cutting 5 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 20 2 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 10 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 20 2 – – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 20 2 – – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05051A Select welding processes 10 2 – – – elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices 10 4 – – – elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
Use workshop machines for basic elective
MEM07032B  25 2 elective – elective elective –
elective
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 5 2 elective elective elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
Use comparison and basic measuring elective
MEM12001B 10 2 elective – elective elective –
devices (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM12006C  Mark off/out (general engineering) 25 4 – – – – –
(120, 240 & SS)

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(MEM10105)
(MEM10205)
(MEM20105)
(MEM20205)
(MEM20305)
Certificate II
Certificate II
Certificate II
– Production
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Certificate I
Certificate I
Unit weight
Technology
Metal and
in Boating
in Boating
Services
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework
elective
MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 10 1 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
Work safely with industrial chemicals and elective
MEM13003B 10 2 elective elective elective elective elective
materials (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM16005A manufacturing, engineering or related 10 2 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
activities
elective
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 15 2 elective – elective core core
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 10 2 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM18003C  Use tools for precision work 15 4 – – – elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
Dismantle, replace and assemble elective
MEM18055B  30 3 – – elective elective –
engineering components (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19002B  Prepare jewellery illustrations 30 4 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19006B  Replace watch batteries 10 1 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19012B  Produce jewellery wax model 30 4 – – – elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19015B  Perform jewellery enamelling 35 4 elective – elective elective –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25001B  Apply fibre-reinforced materials 20 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25004B  Fair and shape surfaces 30 2 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25007B  Maintain marine vessel surfaces 30 4 elective – elective elective elective
(120, 240 & SS)
Classify recreational boating technologies elective
MEM50001B 20 0 – core – – core
and features (120, 240 & SS)
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(MEM10105)
(MEM10205)
(MEM20105)
(MEM20205)
(MEM20305)
Certificate II
Certificate II
Certificate II
– Production
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Certificate I
Certificate I
Unit weight
Technology
Metal and
in Boating
in Boating
Services
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework
elective
MEM50002B Work safely on marine craft 15 1 elective core elective elective core
(120, 240 & SS)
Follow work procedures to maintain the elective
MEM50003B 10 1 elective core elective elective core
marine environment (120, 240 & SS)
Participate in environmentally sustainable elective
MSAENV272B 15 3 elective elective elective core elective
work practices (120, 240 & SS)

MEM05001B 20 elective (SS) 4 elective – elective elective –
MEM06007B 20 elective (SS) 2 elective – elective elective –
MEM07003B  Perform machine setting (routine) 50 elective (SS) 4 elective – elective elective –
MEM07005C 
Perform general machining 50 elective (SS) 8 – – – elective –
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process 30 elective (SS) 4 elective – elective elective –
Operate computer controlled
MEM07028B  40 elective (SS) 2 elective – elective elective –
machines/processes
MEM08010B 
Manually finish/polish materials 15 elective (SS) 6 elective – elective elective –
MEM09003B  Prepare basic engineering drawing 30 elective (SS) 8 – – – – –
MEM30031A 40 elective (SS) Nil – – – – –
system to produce basic drawing
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings 40 elective (SS) Nil – – – – –
MEM12007D 
30 elective (SS) 4 – – – – –
shapes
MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 25 elective (SS) 2 elective – elective elective –
MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 30 elective (SS) 2 elective – elective elective –
activities
MEM19001B  Perform jewellery metal casting 30 elective (SS) 6 elective – elective elective –
MEM19014B 
Perform hand engraving 20 elective (SS) 4 elective – elective elective –
MEM19016B  Construct jewellery components 30 elective (SS) 4 elective – elective elective –
MEM19017B  Fabricate jewellery items 50 elective (SS) 6 elective – elective elective –

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(MEM10105)
(MEM10205)
(MEM20105)
(MEM20205)
(MEM20305)
Certificate II
Certificate II
Certificate II
– Production
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Certificate I
Certificate I
Unit weight
Technology
Metal and
in Boating
in Boating
Services
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework

structures
MEM25006B 
Undertake marine sheathing operations 15 elective (SS) 2 elective – elective elective –
MEM50004B  10 elective (SS) 1 elective elective elective elective elective
MEM50005B 
Refuel vessels 10 elective (SS) 0 – elective – – elective
MEM50006B 
Check operational capability of marine craft 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective – – elective
MEM50007B 
15 elective (SS) 0 – elective – – elective
MEM50008B Carry out trip preparation and planning 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective – – elective
MEM50009B 20 elective (SS) 2 elective elective elective elective elective
recreational boat
MEM50010B 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective – – elective
incidents

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Table 7 Status of units of competency from the Metal and Engineering HSC courses for Certificates III in Engineering – Mechanical
Trade, Fabrication Trade, Electrical/Electronic Trade; Jewellery Manufacture and Technical
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
– Fabrication
(MEM30205)
(MEM30305)
(MEM30605)
(MEM30505)
– Mechanical
Manufacture
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
in Jewellery
– Electrical/
Unit weight
– Technical
Metal and
Electronic
(points)
Trade
Trade
Trade
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework
- 12 core units
-3 core
Qualification packaging rules - 40 points of Group A stream units, plus
-7 electives
- Group B Cert III Trade specialisation units to bring total points to 73
N/A
10 – – – – – –
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 30 4 Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 15 5 core core core core elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12024A Perform computations 20 3 core core core core elective
elective (120)
MEM13014A
15 – core core core core –
(120 & 240)
compulsory
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 10 – core core core core –
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM15002A Apply quality systems 10 2 core core core core –
elective (120)
compulsory
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 5 – core core core core –
(120 & 240)
MEM16007A
15 – core core core core –
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM18001C Use hand tools 20 2 Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 20 2 Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream –
elective (120)
elective Group B Group B Group B
MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 35 4 Group A stream –
(120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
– Fabrication
(MEM30205)
(MEM30305)
(MEM30605)
(MEM30505)
– Mechanical
Manufacture
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
in Jewellery
– Electrical/
Unit weight
– Technical
Metal and
Electronic
(points)
Trade
Trade
Trade
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework

MEM03003B  Perform sheet and plate assembly 35 4 Group A stream –
Perform general woodworking machine elective Group B Group B Group B
MEM04018B  15 4 Group A stream –
operations (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation
elective Group B Group B
MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 15 2 Group A stream Group A stream –
(120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 15 2 Group A stream –
MEM05005B  Carry out mechanical cutting 5 2 Group A stream –
elective Group B
MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 20 2 Group A stream Group A stream Group A stream –
(120, 240 & SS) specialisation
MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 10 2 Group A stream –
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20 2 Group A stream –
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 20 2 Group A stream –
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 20 2 Group A stream –
MEM05051A Select welding processes 10 2 Group A stream elective
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices 10 4 Group A stream –
Use workshop machines for basic elective Group B Group B
MEM07032B  25 2 Group A stream Group A stream –
operations (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation
elective Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 5 2 –
(120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
Use comparison and basic measuring elective Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM12001B 10 2 –
devices (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
– Fabrication
(MEM30205)
(MEM30305)
(MEM30605)
(MEM30505)
– Mechanical
Manufacture
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
in Jewellery
– Electrical/
Unit weight
– Technical
Metal and
Electronic
(points)
Trade
Trade
Trade
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework

MEM12006C  Mark off/out (general engineering) 25 4 Group A stream –
MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 10 1 –
Work safely with industrial chemicals and elective Group B Group B Group B
MEM13003B 10 2 Group A stream –
materials (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM16005A manufacturing, engineering or related 10 2 –
activities
elective
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 15 2 core core core core core
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 10 2 core core core core core
(120, 240 & SS)
elective Group B Group B
MEM18003C  Use tools for precision work 15 4 Group A stream Group A stream –
(120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation
Dismantle, replace and assemble elective Group B Group B
MEM18055B  30 3 Group A stream Group A stream –
engineering components (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation
MEM19002B  Prepare jewellery illustrations 30 4 Group A stream –
MEM19006B  Replace watch batteries 10 1 Group A stream –
MEM19012B  Produce jewellery wax model 30 4 Group A stream –
MEM19015B  Perform jewellery enamelling 35 4 Group A stream –
MEM25001B  Apply fibre-reinforced materials 20 2 –
MEM25004B  Fair and shape surfaces 30 2 –
MEM25007B  Maintain marine vessel surfaces 30 4 –

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
– Fabrication
(MEM30205)
(MEM30305)
(MEM30605)
(MEM30505)
– Mechanical
Manufacture
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
in Jewellery
– Electrical/
Unit weight
– Technical
Metal and
Electronic
(points)
Trade
Trade
Trade
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework

MEM50001B 20 0 – – – – –
MEM50002B Work safely on marine craft 15 1 –
Follow work procedures to maintain the elective Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM50003B 10 1 –
marine environment (120, 240 & SS) specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MSAENV272B 15 3 core core core core core
Perform manual soldering/desoldering – Group B Group B

MEM05001B 20 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream Group A stream –
electrical/electronic components specialisation specialisation
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, Group B Group B Group B
MEM06007B 20 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream –
tempering and annealing specialisation specialisation specialisation
Group B Group B Group B
MEM07003B  Perform machine setting (routine) 50 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
specialisation specialisation specialisation
Group B Group B
MEM07005C Perform general machining 50 elective (SS) 8 Group A stream Group A stream –
specialisation specialisation
Group B Group B
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process 30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream Group A stream –
Operate computer controlled Group B Group B Group B
MEM07028B  40 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream –
machines/processes specialisation specialisation specialisation
Group B Group B
MEM08010B  Manually finish/polish materials 15 elective (SS) 6 Group A stream Group A stream –
Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM09003B  Prepare basic engineering drawing 30 elective (SS) 8 –
specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM30031A 40 elective (SS) Nil – – – – elective
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings 40 elective (SS) Nil – – – – elective
Mark off/out structural fabrications and Group B Group B Group B
MEM12007D  30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
shapes specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 25 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream –

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
Certificate III
– Fabrication
(MEM30205)
(MEM30305)
(MEM30605)
(MEM30505)
– Mechanical
Manufacture
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
in Jewellery
– Electrical/
Unit weight
– Technical
Metal and
Electronic
(points)
Trade
Trade
Trade
HSC Engineering
in
in
in
in
hours Curriculum
Framework

MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 30 elective (SS) 2 elective
Use improvement processes in team Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM15003B  15 elective (SS) 4 –
activities specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM19001B  Perform jewellery metal casting 30 elective (SS) 6 Group A stream –
MEM19014B  Perform hand engraving 20 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
MEM19016B  Construct jewellery components 30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
MEM19017B  Fabricate jewellery items 50 elective (SS) 6 Group A stream –
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced Group B Group B Group B Group B
structures specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM25006B  Undertake marine sheathing operations 15 elective (SS) 2 –
Maintain quality of environment by Group B Group B Group B Group B
following marina codes specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM50005B  Refuel vessels 10 elective (SS) 0 – – – – –
MEM50006B 
Check operational capability of marine craft 15 elective (SS) 0 – – – – –
MEM50007B  15 elective (SS) 0 – – – – –
MEM50008B Carry out trip preparation and planning 15 elective (SS) 0 – – – – –
Safely operate a mechanically powered Group B Group B Group B Group B
MEM50009B 20 elective (SS) 2 –
recreational boat specialisation specialisation specialisation specialisation
MEM50010B 15 elective (SS) 0 – – – – –
incidents

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Table 8 Status of units of competency from the Metal and Engineering HSC courses for Certificates III in Marine Craft Construction
and Boating Services
Certificate III
Certificate III
Construction
MEM30705
MEM30905
Unit weight
Metal and
in Boating
in Marine
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Craft
hours Curriculum
Framework
- 12 core units
- 40 points of Group A stream units, plus - 9 core
Qualification packaging rules - Group B Cert III Trade specialisation - 13 electives
units to bring total points to 73
N/A
10 – – –
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 30 4 Group A stream elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 15 5 core elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM12024A Perform computations 20 3 core –
elective (120)
MEM13014A
15 – core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task 10 – core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM15002A Apply quality systems 10 2 core –
elective (120)
compulsory
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures 5 – core core
(120 & 240)
MEM16007A
15 – core core
(120 & 240)
compulsory (240)
MEM18001C Use hand tools 20 2 Group A stream elective
elective (120)
compulsory (240)
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 20 2 Group A stream elective
elective (120)
elective
MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 35 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
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Certificate III
Certificate III
Construction
MEM30705
MEM30905
Unit weight
Metal and
in Boating
in Marine
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Craft
hours Curriculum
Framework
elective
MEM03003B  Perform sheet and plate assembly 35 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
Perform general woodworking machine elective
MEM04018B  15 4 Group B specialisation elective
elective
MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 15 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 15 2 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05005B  Carry out mechanical cutting 5 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 20 2 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 10 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 20 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 20 2 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding 20 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05051A Select welding processes 10 2 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices 10 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
Use workshop machines for basic elective
MEM07032B  25 2 Group B specialisation –
elective
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 5 2 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
Use comparison and basic measuring elective
MEM12001B 10 2 Group B specialisation –
devices (120, 240 & SS)

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Construction
MEM30705
MEM30905
Unit weight
Metal and
in Boating
in Marine
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Craft
hours Curriculum
Framework
elective
MEM12006C  Mark off/out (general engineering) 25 4 Group B specialisation elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 10 1 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
Work safely with industrial chemicals and elective
MEM13003B 10 2 Group A stream elective
materials (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM16005A manufacturing, engineering or related 10 2 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
activities
elective
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information 15 2 core core
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology 10 2 core –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM18003C  Use tools for precision work 15 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
Dismantle, replace and assemble elective
MEM18055B  30 3 Group B specialisation –
engineering components (120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19002B  Prepare jewellery illustrations 30 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19006B  Replace watch batteries 10 1 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19012B  Produce jewellery wax model 30 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM19015B  Perform jewellery enamelling 35 4 Group B specialisation –
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25001B  Apply fibre-reinforced materials 20 2 Group A stream elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25004B  Fair and shape surfaces 30 2 Group A stream elective
(120, 240 & SS)
elective
MEM25007B  Maintain marine vessel surfaces 30 4 Group A stream elective
(120, 240 & SS)

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Construction
MEM30705
MEM30905
Unit weight
Metal and
in Boating
in Marine
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Craft
hours Curriculum
Framework

MEM50001B 20 0 – core
elective
MEM50002B Work safely on marine craft 15 1 Group A stream core
(120, 240 & SS)
Follow work procedures to maintain the elective
MEM50003B 10 1 Group A stream core
marine environment (120, 240 & SS)
MSAENV272B 15 3 core core

MEM05001B 20 elective (SS) 4 Group B specialisation –
MEM06007B 20 elective (SS) 2 Group B specialisation –
MEM07003B  Perform machine setting (routine) 50 elective (SS) 4 Group B specialisation –
MEM07005C 
Perform general machining 50 elective (SS) 8 Group B specialisation –
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process 30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
MEM07028B  40 elective (SS) 2 Group B specialisation –
machines/processes
MEM08010B  Manually finish/polish materials 15 elective (SS) 6 Group B specialisation –
MEM09003B 
Prepare basic engineering drawing 30 elective (SS) 8 Group B specialisation –
MEM30031A 40 elective (SS) Nil – –
MEM30032A Produce basic engineering drawings 40 elective (SS) Nil – –
MEM12007D  30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream elective
shapes
MEM13004B Work safely with molten metals/glass 25 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream –
MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control 30 elective (SS) 2 Group B specialisation –
MEM15003B  15 elective (SS) 4 Group B specialisation –
activities

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Certificate III
Certificate III
Construction
MEM30705
MEM30905
Unit weight
Metal and
in Boating
in Marine
Services
(points)
HSC Engineering
Craft
hours Curriculum
Framework
MEM19001B  Perform jewellery metal casting 30 elective (SS) 6 Group B specialisation –

MEM19014B 
Perform hand engraving 20 elective (SS) 4 Group B specialisation –
MEM19016B 
Construct jewellery components 30 elective (SS) 4 Group B specialisation –
MEM19017B  Fabricate jewellery items 50 elective (SS) 6 Group B specialisation –
MEM25002B  30 elective (SS) 4 Group A stream –
structures
MEM25006B  Undertake marine sheathing operations 15 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream –
MEM50004B  10 elective (SS) 1 Group A stream elective
MEM50005B  Refuel vessels 10 elective (SS) 0 – elective
MEM50006B 
Check operational capability of marine craft 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective
MEM50007B  15 elective (SS) 0 – elective
MEM50008B Carry out trip preparation and planning 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective
MEM50009B 20 elective (SS) 2 Group A stream elective
recreational boat
MEM50010B 15 elective (SS) 0 – elective
incidents

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16 Glossary
AQF Australian Qualifications Framework.

The AQF is the policy framework that defines all qualifications recognised
nationally in post-compulsory education and training in Australia. The AQF
comprises titles and guidelines that define each qualification, together with
principles and protocols covering cross-sectoral qualification linkages and
the issuing of qualifications and statements of attainment.
Australian Australian Apprenticeships encompass all apprenticeships and traineeships.

Apprenticeships They combine time at work and can be full-time, part-time or school-based
(www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au).
competency The broad concept of industry competency concerns the ability to perform
particular tasks and duties to the standard of performance expected in the
workplace. Competency requires the application of specified skills,
knowledge and attitudes relevant to effective participation in an industry,
industry sector or enterprise.
core units of Units of competency required by the Training Package to be eligible for an
competency AQF VET qualification.
compulsory Units of competency that must be studied for the HSC.

units of
competency
elements of The basic building blocks of a unit of competency which describe the key
competency activities or elements of the work covered by the unit.
recognition of The result of an assessment of an individual’s non-formal and informal

prior learning learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the
(RPL) required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to,
and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification.
RTO Registered Training Organisation

A training organisation registered by a registering body in accordance with the
VET Quality Framework, within a defined scope of registration (include TAFE
NSW institutes, private providers and school system RTOs).
scope of The particular services and products an RTO is registered to provide. The
registration RTO’s scope defines the specific AQF VET qualifications, units of
competency and accredited courses it is registered to provide, and whether
it is registered to provide:
 both training delivery and assessment services, and to issue the relevant
AQF qualifications and statements of attainment, or
 only assessment services, and to issue AQF qualifications and statements
of attainment.
Stage 5 In NSW, Stage 5 relates to Years 9 and 10 of schooling.
Stage 6 In NSW, Stage 6 relates to Years 11 and 12 of schooling.
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Statement of May be issued in the vocational education and training sector by an RTO when
Attainment an individual has completed one or more units of competency from nationally
recognised qualification(s)/course(s).
training.gov.au http://training.gov.au
The national register for recording information about RTOs, Training
Packages and accredited courses.
Training A nationally endorsed, integrated set competency standards, assessment

Package guidelines and AQF VET qualifications for a specific industry, industry
sector or enterprise.
training plan A documented program of training and assessment required for an

apprenticeship/traineeship training contract. It is developed by an RTO in
consultation with the parties to the contract as the basis for training and
assessing a person undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship.
unit of Specification of industry knowledge and skill and the application of that
competency knowledge and skill to the standard of performance expected in the
workplace.
VET Vocational Education and Training.
VET Formal certification in the VET sector by an RTO that a person has satisfied all
qualification requirements of the units of competency or modules that comprise an AQF
VET qualification, as specified by:
• a nationally endorsed Training Package, or
• an accredited course that provides training for the qualification.
VET Quality VET Quality Framework

Framework The VET Quality Framework comprises:
• the Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations
• the Fit and Proper Person Requirements
• the Financial Viability Risk Assessment Requirements
• the Data Provision Requirements, and
• the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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17 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework School-based

Apprenticeship pathway
17.1 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship

(240 indicative hours)
The Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course
provides a pathway to the following qualifications:
 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade (MEM30405).
Course eligibility
It is available to students who meet the following requirements:
participation in an approved school-based apprenticeship training contract in one of

the following:
 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade.
Course structure
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship comprises 10 compulsory units of
competency, the manufacturing, engineering and related services industries induction and an
HSC elective pool.
Details of the elective units of competency listed in Table 10 are available in the Metal and
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course is

accredited for a total of four units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level.
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Course requirements
- ALL compulsory units of competency
- AND the manufacturing, engineering and related services industries induction
- PLUS a selection of units of competency from the HSC elective pool to a minimum
value of 70 HSC indicative hours.
 Mandatory work placement hour requirements for this course are met through the on-the-
job training component of the school-based apprenticeship.
An external written Higher School Certificate examination will be conducted for this course.
In the year they will complete the course, students will specify whether or not they choose to
undertake the external written examination (refer to Sections 11.2 and 11.3).
Table 9 Compulsory units of competency for the School-based Apprenticeship

240-hour course
Unit
HSC indicative
hours of credit
(points)
Manufacturing, engineering and

N/A – – 10
related services industries induction
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 4 Nil 30
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 5 Nil 15
MEM12024A Perform computations 3 Nil 20
Apply principles of occupational

MEM13014A health and safety in the work – Nil 15
environment9
MEM15002A Apply quality systems 2 Nil 10
Work with others in a

MEM16007A manufacturing, engineering or – Nil 15
related environment
MEM18001C Use hand tools 2 Nil 20
Use power tools/hand held

MEM18002B 2 Nil 20
operations
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Table 10 School-based Apprenticeship HSC elective pool
Attempt units to a minimum value of 70 HSC indicative hours
Unit HSC
Unit code Unit title weight Prerequisites indicative
(points) hours of credit
Assembly
Perform manual production
MEM03001B 4 Nil 35
assembly
MEM03002B Perform precision assembly 4 MEM18001C 35
MEM18001C
MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate assembly 4 35
MEM18002B
Perform electronic/electrical
MEM03004B 8 Nil 50
assembly (production)
Path 1
MEM03001B
MEM18001C
or
Path 2
MEM03006B Set assembly stations 2 MEM03003B 20
MEM18001C
MEM08002B
or
Path 3
MEM03004B
MEM18001C
Casting and moulding
Perform general woodworking MEM12023A
MEM04018B 4 15
machine operations MEM18001C
Fabrication
Perform manual soldering/
MEM05001B desoldering – electrical/electronic 4 Nil 20
components
MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 2 Nil 15
Perform routine oxy acetylene
MEM05004C 2 Nil 15
welding
MEM12023A
MEM05005B Carry out mechanical cutting 2 5
MEM18001C
Perform brazing and/or silver
MEM05006C 2 Nil 20
soldering
Perform manual heating and thermal
MEM05007C 2 Nil 10
cutting
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
MEM05037C
MEM09002B
Apply fabrication, forming and
MEM05010C 8 MEM12023A 25
shaping techniques
MEM12024A
MEM18001C
Perform routine manual metal arc
MEM05012C 2 Nil 20
welding
MEM05013C Perform manual production welding 2 Nil 20
MEM05012C
MEM05051A
Weld using manual metal arc MEM05052A
MEM05015D 4 25
welding process MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
MEM05050B
MEM05051A
Weld using gas metal arc welding MEM05052A
MEM05017D 4 25
process MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
MEM05049B
MEM05051A
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding MEM05052A
MEM05019D 4 25
process MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
MEM09002B
MEM05037C Perform geometric development 6 MEM12023A 35
MEM12024A
MEM05050B
MEM05051A
Weld using flux core arc welding MEM05052A
MEM05047B 4 25
process MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
Perform routine gas tungsten arc
MEM05049B 2 Nil 20
welding
Perform routine gas metal arc
MEM05050B 2 Nil 20
welding
MEM05051A Select welding processes 2 Nil 10
MEM05052A Apply safe welding practices 4 Nil 10
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
Forging
MEM06001B Perform hand forging 4 MEM18001C 30
MEM06002B Perform hammer forging 4 Nil 30
MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment 6 Nil 40
Select heat treatment processes and
MEM06004B 6 MEM06003C 40
test finished product
Perform basic incidental
MEM06007B heat/quenching, tempering and 2 Nil 20
annealing
Perform operational maintenance of
MEM07001B 2 MEM18001C 20
machines/equipment
MEM07024B
MEM12023A
MEM07003B Perform machine setting (routine) 4 50
MEM16006A
MEM18001C
MEM09002B
MEM07005C Perform general machining 8 MEM12023A 50
MEM18001C
MEM07005C
MEM09002B
MEM07006C Perform lathe operations 4 25
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM07005C
MEM09002B
MEM07007C Perform milling operations 4 25
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM07005C
MEM09002B
MEM07008D Perform grinding operations 4 25
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM07005C
Perform machining operations using
MEM09002B
MEM07013B horizontal and/or vertical boring 4 25
MEM12023A
machines
MEM18001C
Operate and monitor
MEM07024B 4 Nil 30
machine/process
MEM07028B 2 MEM07024B 40
machines/processes
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
Machine and process operations cont/d
Perform routine sharpening/
MEM12023A
MEM07029B maintenance of production tools and 4 25
MEM18001C
cutters
Use workshop machines for basic
MEM07032B 2 MEM18001C 25
operations
Surface finishing
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/
MEM08001B 4 Nil 35
unload work
Pre-treat work for subsequent
MEM08002C 4 MEM13003B 35
surface coating
Finish work using wet, dry and MEM08002C
MEM08004B 4 25
vapour deposition methods MEM13003B
Prepare and produce specialised MEM08002C
MEM08005B 4 25
coatings MEM13003B
Produce clear and/or coloured and/or
MEM08006B 2 MEM08002C 15
sealed anodised films on aluminium
Control surface finish production
MEM08007B 4 Nil 35
and finished product quality
Operate and control surface
MEM08008B 3 MEM13003B 20
finishing waste treatment process
MEM08009C Make up solutions 2 MEM13003B 15
MEM08010B Manually finish/polish materials 6 MEM18001C 15
MEM13003B
Prepare surfaces using solvents
MEM08011B 2 MEM18001C 15
and/or mechanical means
MEM18002B
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting MEM08016B
MEM08012B 4 30
(basic) MEM13003B
MEM08014B Apply protective coatings (basic) 4 MEM13003B 30
Control blast coating by-products,
MEM08016B 1 MEM13003B 5
materials and emissions
Drawing, drafting and design
MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM09002B 30
Installation and commissioning
MEM09002B
Terminate and connect electrical
MEM10002B 3 MEM12002B 25
wiring
MEM18001C
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
Materials handling
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and
MEM11001C 4 MEM18001C 20
equipment
MEM11004B Undertake dogging 4 MEM18001C 20
MEM11005B Pick and process order 4 Nil 20
MEM11006B Perform production packaging 2 Nil 15
MEM11007B Administer inventory procedures 4 Nil 10
Package materials (stores and
MEM11008B 2 Nil 15
warehouse)
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 2 Nil 5
Undertake warehouse receival
MEM11013B 4 MEM11011B 20
process
Path 1
MEM11006B
MEM11011B
Undertake warehouse dispatch
MEM11014B 4 or 20
process
Path 2
MEM11008B
MEM11011B
MEM11007B
MEM11011B
MEM11019B Undertake tool store procedures 4 20
MEM11013B
MEM12024A
Measurement
Use comparison and basic
MEM12001B 2 Nil 10
measuring devices
Perform electrical/electronic
MEM12002B 2 Nil 20
measurement
Perform precision mechanical
MEM12003B 2 MEM12023A 15
measurement
Perform precision
MEM12004B 4 Nil 25
electrical/electronic measurement
MEM09002B
MEM12006C Mark off/out (general engineering) 4 25
MEM12023A
Mark off/out structural fabrications
MEM12007D 4 MEM12023A 30
and shapes
Measure components using
MEM12019B 4 Nil 30
coordinate measuring machines
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid 1 Nil 10
Work safely with industrial
MEM13003B 2 Nil 10
chemicals and materials
Work safely with molten
MEM13004B 2 Nil 25
metals/glass
Planning
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity 4 Nil 20
Quality
Perform basic statistical quality
MEM15001B 2 Nil 30
control
Use improvement processes in
MEM15003B 4 MEM16007A 15
team activities
MEM15004B Perform inspection 2 Nil 15
Communication
Operate as a team member to
MEM16005A conduct manufacturing, 2 Nil 10
engineering or related activities
Organise and communicate
MEM16006A 2 Nil 15
information
Interact with computing
MEM16008A 2 Nil 10
technology
Maintenance and diagnostics
MEM12023A
MEM18003C Use tools for precision work 4 MEM18001C 15
MEM18002B
Shut down and isolate machines/
MEM18011C 2 Nil 10
equipment
MEM12023A
MEM18013B Perform gland packing 2 10
MEM18001C
MEM09002B
MEM10002B
Fault find/repair electrical
MEM12002B
MEM18045B equipment/components up to 250 4 35
MEM12023A
volts single phase supply
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
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Table 10 cont/d
Unit HSC
MEM09002B
Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired
MEM10002B
MEM18049C equipment up to 1000 volts 3 30
MEM12002B
a.c./1500 volts d.c.
MEM18001C
MEM09002B
Dismantle, replace and assemble MEM12023A
MEM18055B 3 30
engineering components MEM18001C
MEM18002B
MEM05001B
MEM09002B
MEM18063B Terminate signal and data cables 4 MEM12002B 30
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
Connect/disconnect fluid MEM13003B
MEM18071B 2 20
conveying system components MEM18001C
Operate resin infusion moulding
PMBPROD291B 2 Nil 20
equipment
Operate resin transfer moulding
equipment
Operate equipment using pre-
preg material
Sustainability
Participate in environmentally
MSAENV272B 3 Nil 15
sustainable work practices
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17.2 Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation

(60 or 120 indicative hours)
The Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (60 or 120 indicative
hours) course provides a pathway to the following qualifications:
 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade (MEM30405).
Course eligibility
It is available to students who meet the following requirements:
participation in an approved school-based apprenticeship training contract in one

of the following:
 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade
and
are currently entered in, or have completed, the

Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240 indicative hours) course.
Course structure
The Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation comprises units of

competency drawn from the Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship (240
indicative hours) course (listed in Table 10) not previously attempted by students.
Details of the elective units of competency listed in Table 10 are available in the Metal and
The Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (60 indicative hours)
course is accredited for one unit at the Preliminary or HSC level.
The Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (120 indicative

hours) course is accredited for a total of two units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level.
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Course requirements
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (60 indicative hours)

course:
 units of competency should be selected to a minimum of 60 HSC indicative hours
 mandatory work placement hour requirements for this course are met through the on-the-
Metal and Engineering School-based Apprenticeship Specialisation (120 indicative hours)

course:
 units of competency should be selected to a minimum of 120 HSC indicative hours
 mandatory work placement hour requirements for this course are met through the on-the-
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Metal and Engineering

Course Structures and Requirements

for implementation from 2013

Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours)

based on the Metal and Engineering Training Package

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ISBN 978 174147 95 84

1 Introduction to Industry Curriculum Frameworks

2 Documents Associated with Industry Curriculum Frameworks

The set of documents associated with the Framework is shown below.

2.1 Industry Curriculum Framework documents

Syllabus Part A Assessment and

Previous HSC HSC Notes from the Performance Band

3 The Higher School Certificate Program of Study

The purpose of the HSC program of study is to:

4 Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the NSW HSC

4.1 The national context

4.2 Determination of AQF VET qualifications for HSC students

7 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework

7.1 AQF VET qualifications available in the Metal and Engineering

8.1 Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework

8.1.1 The selection of units of competency

Units of competency should be selected within course structures to maximise students’

An integrated or holistic approach to course delivery and assessment should be adopted.

8.2 Allocation of HSC indicative hours of credit

8.3 Unit weight

The unit weightings do not represent hours of training, directly or by formula.

8.4 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer

8.5 Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours)

AQF VET qualifications

 Students must attempt:

Table 1 Compulsory units of competency for the 120-hour course

Attempt ALL of the following:

Manufacturing, engineering and related

Apply principles of occupational health

MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task – Nil 10

MEM15024A Apply quality procedures – Nil 5

Work with others in a manufacturing,

8.6 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours)

AQF VET qualifications

This course comprises 10 compulsory units of competency, the manufacturing, engineering

 Students must attempt:

Table 2 Compulsory units of competency for the 240-hour course

Attempt ALL of the following:

Manufacturing, engineering and related

MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 4 Nil 30

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements 5 Nil 15

MEM12024A Perform computations 3 Nil 20

Apply principles of occupational health

MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task – Nil 10

MEM15002A Apply quality systems 2 Nil 10

MEM15024A Apply quality procedures – Nil 5

Work with others in a manufacturing,

MEM18001C Use hand tools 2 Nil 20

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 2 Nil 20

Table 3 HSC elective pool

Attempt units of competency to a minimum value of 70 HSC indicative hours

MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly 4 Nil 35

Casting and moulding

Perform general woodworking machine MEM12023A

MEM05003B Perform soft soldering 2 Nil 15