Progress your trade career in mechanical engineering with this practical course. Complete this qualification as part of your apprenticeship to become a trade qualified machinist.
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Become a trade qualified machinist by completing this qualification as part of your apprenticeship. With greater demand in maintenance, repair and modification, machinists have opportunities in a range of industries.
In this course you will learn to create and modify parts made primarily of metal, plastic, or wood. It provides you the skills to follow technical drawings, and design, assemble, manufacture and install components in mechanical equipment. You'll also learn to fault-find, maintain and service mechanical equipment, machinery and fluid power systems. Our industry-expert teachers will train you on the latest technology and equipment to ensure you are skilled to industry standards.
Successful completion of this qualification as an apprentice allows you to become a trade-recognised machinist and continue to progress your career.
TAFE Queensland knows how important it is to practice and develop your skills on the most up-to-date equipment. We have invested over $25 million in our engineering facilities to ensure this happens. Our fully-equipped workshops feature a wide range of lathes, mills, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and welding equipment.
TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online and in the classroom. In some areas, we even bring the workshop to you with our mobile training vans. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of 73 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM12023APerform engineering measurementsUnit code: MEM12023A Unit description: This unit covers performing measurement skills requiring straight forward use of mechanical measuring devices and associated calculations. |
Perform engineering measurements | |
MEM12024APerform computationsUnit code: MEM12024A Unit description: This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs. |
Perform computations | |
MEM13014AApply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environmentUnit code: MEM13014A Unit description: This unit covers following occupational health and safety procedures in an engineering or similar work environment. |
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | |
MEM14004APlan to undertake a routine taskUnit code: MEM14004A Unit description: This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements. |
Plan to undertake a routine task | |
MEM14005APlan a complete activityUnit code: MEM14005A Unit description: This unit covers planning activities which, whilst following established procedures, may require a response and modification of procedures or choice of different procedures to deal with unforeseen developments. |
Plan a complete activity | |
MEM15002AApply quality systemsUnit code: MEM15002A Unit description: This unit covers working within a quality improvement system, either individually or in a team situation. |
Apply quality systems | |
MEM15024AApply quality proceduresUnit code: MEM15024A Unit description: This unit covers applying established quality procedures to an employee's own work within a manufacturing, engineering or related environment. |
Apply quality procedures | |
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate informationUnit code: MEM16006A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks. |
Organise and communicate information | |
MEM16007AWork with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environmentUnit code: MEM16007A Unit description: This unit covers operating in an interactive work environment. It covers contribution to a group effort in order to plan and carry out work. This includes identification of work roles, communication and cooperation with others. |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | |
MEM16008AInteract with computing technologyUnit code: MEM16008A Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology. |
Interact with computing technology | |
MEM17003AAssist in the provision of on the job trainingUnit code: MEM17003A Unit description: This unit covers assisting in the provision of on the job training to others while undertaking normal duties. |
Assist in the provision of on the job training | |
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSAENV272B Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MEM05005BCarry out mechanical cuttingUnit code: MEM05005B Unit description: This unit covers setting up and operating a range of mechanical cutting and holing equipment. |
Carry out mechanical cutting | |
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05012C Unit description: This unit covers preparing the materials and carrying out routine manual metal arc welding (MMAW). |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding | |
MEM05050BPerform routine gas metal arc weldingUnit code: MEM05050B Unit description: This unit covers preparing materials and routine gas metal arc welding (GMAW). |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding | |
MEM06007BPerform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealingUnit code: MEM06007B Unit description: This unit covers performing straight forward heating/quenching, tempering and annealing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. |
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing | |
MEM07005CPerform general machiningUnit code: MEM07005C Unit description: This unit covers determining the job requirements and sequence of operations, selecting and mounting tools, performing the machining, measuring the components, and adjusting and maintaining a range of standard machine tools. |
Perform general machining | |
MEM07006CPerform lathe operationsUnit code: MEM07006C Unit description: This unit covers performing machining operations on a lathe to required tolerances and specifications using all types of accessories. |
Perform lathe operations | |
MEM07007CPerform milling operationsUnit code: MEM07007C Unit description: This unit covers performing milling operations on a range of milling machines. |
Perform milling operations | |
MEM07015BSet computer controlled machines/processesUnit code: MEM07015B Unit description: This unit covers mounting work holding fixtures/devices/tools, conducting pre-start checks, setting numerical and computer controlled machines, instructing the operator and replacing worn or damaged tooling. |
Set computer controlled machines/processes | |
MEM07016CSet and edit computer controlled machines/processesUnit code: MEM07016C Unit description: This unit covers setting work holding fixtures/devices/tools, setting tooling offsets, trialling the program, instructing the operator and replacing worn or damaged tooling. |
Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes | |
MEM07018CWrite basic NC/CNC programsUnit code: MEM07018C Unit description: This unit covers identifying computer controlled machine program elements, writing a basic program and operationsheet, and trialling the program. |
Write basic NC/CNC programs | |
MEM07019CProgram NC/CNC machining centreUnit code: MEM07019C Unit description: This unit covers writing and trialling programs for NC/CNC machining centres. |
Program NC/CNC machining centre | |
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawingUnit code: MEM09002B Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines. |
Interpret technical drawing | |
MEM10010BInstall pipework and pipework assembliesUnit code: MEM10010B Unit description: This unit covers planning, preparing and installing pipework and assemblies. |
Install pipework and pipework assemblies | |
MEM11011BUndertake manual handlingUnit code: MEM11011B Unit description: This unit covers lifting and moving materials manually. |
Undertake manual handling | |
MEM12003BPerform precision mechanical measurementUnit code: MEM12003B Unit description: This unit covers performing precision mechanical measurement by using precision measuring equipment, setting comparison measuring devices and maintaining precision equipment. |
Perform precision mechanical measurement | |
MEM12006CMark off/out (general engineering)Unit code: MEM12006C Unit description: This unit of competency covers marking off/out by transferring dimensions from engineering drawings, prints or plans to engineering items that are to be either manufactured or set up. Dimensions may be directly transferred or may require calculation from information on the drawings, prints or plans. |
Mark off/out (general engineering) | |
MEM16005AOperate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activitiesUnit code: MEM16005A Unit description: This unit covers operating as a member of a team, where operations and outcomes are dependent on the performance of the entire team. |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities | |
MEM18001CUse hand toolsUnit code: MEM18001C Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use hand tools | |
MEM18002BUse power tools/hand held operationsUnit code: MEM18002B Unit description: This unit covers using a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations for a variety of general engineering applications. |
Use power tools/hand held operations | |
MEM18003CUse tools for precision workUnit code: MEM18003C Unit description: This unit covers using tools to manually produce work to precise dimensions and or finishes. |
Use tools for precision work | |
MEM18004BMaintain and overhaul mechanical equipmentUnit code: MEM18004B Unit description: This unit covers diagnosing, locating faults, repairing, overhauling, fitting and adjusting mechanical systems and equipment. This unit integrates the application of prerequisite diagnostic, maintenance and overhaul competencies. |
Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment | |
MEM18005BPerform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearingsUnit code: MEM18005B Unit description: This unit covers performing routine bearing checks during operations and non-operation, diagnosing bearing faults,identifying bearing requirements for replacement or installation, and removing and installing bearings. |
Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings | |
MEM18006CRepair and fit engineering componentsUnit code: MEM18006C Unit description: This unit of competency covers mechanical repair and fitting trade skills including fault finding, repair of faulty components, manufacturing of new parts/components, and fitting mechanical engineering components into assemblies or sub-assemblies to specified measurements and tolerances and consistency with manufacturer's specification. Repair and fitting of engineering components is undertaken using mechanical engineering and maintenance principles, designated procedures, correct and appropriate tools/equipment, and safe working practices. |
Repair and fit engineering components | |
MEM18007BMaintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assembliesUnit code: MEM18007B Unit description: This unit covers diagnosing faults and repairing drives and transmission assemblies, and undertaking final adjustment and commissioning. |
Maintain and repair mechanical drives and mechanical transmission assemblies | |
MEM18009BPerform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering componentsUnit code: MEM18009B Unit description: This unit covers undertaking levelling and alignment measurements/readings and performing levelling and/or alignment tasks. |
Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components | |
MEM18012BPerform installation and removal of mechanical sealsUnit code: MEM18012B Unit description: This unit covers dismantling, selecting, reassembling and installing mechanical seals. |
Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals | |
MEM18013BPerform gland packingUnit code: MEM18013B Unit description: This unit covers inspecting glands and gland packing, and removing and replacing or topping up gland packing. |
Perform gland packing | |
MEM18018CMaintain pneumatic system componentsUnit code: MEM18018C Unit description: This unit covers checking pneumatic system components, and identifying and repairing or replacing faulty components. |
Maintain pneumatic system components | |
MEM18020BMaintain hydraulic system componentsUnit code: MEM18020B Unit description: This unit covers checking hydraulic system components, and identifying and repairing or replacing faulty components. |
Maintain hydraulic system components | |
MEM18055BDismantle, replace and assemble engineering componentsUnit code: MEM18055B Unit description: This unit covers dismantling and identifying faulty components, selecting replacements, and assembling engineering components into assemblies or sub-assemblies in accordance with standard operating procedures. |
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
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DROP IN DAYS
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BLOCK TRAINING
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DAY RELEASE
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MOBILE VAN
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DROP IN DAYS
![]() Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment. |
BLOCK TRAINING
![]() Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks. |
DAY RELEASE
![]() Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
MOBILE VAN
![]() Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment. |
Mixed mode
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Ashmore | Apprenticeship |
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DROP IN DAYS
![]() Train with a teacher at a TAFE Queensland facility without an appointment. |
BLOCK TRAINING
![]() Flexible training offered in blocks ranging from three days to six weeks. |
DAY RELEASE
![]() Weekly scheduled training at a TAFE Queensland facility, planned in advance. |
MOBILE VAN
![]() Training undertaken at your workplace with TAFE Queensland tools and equipment. |
Mixed mode
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Eagle Farm | Apprenticeship |
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of safety glasses, protective footwear with covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, leather gloves to AS2161, and hair protection. You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
Replacement Qualification
This qualification has been replaced by MEM30219 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining), as of 25 June 2019. Please note: TAFE Queensland has been given approval to extend the transition period until 31 December 2021, to enable current students to complete their study. If required, current enrolment will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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