Progress your mechanical engineering career with this trade qualification. Complete this course as part of your apprenticeship to become a qualified tool maker.
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Take your career further with this practical course. Become a trade qualified tool maker by completing this qualification as part of your apprenticeship. With greater demand in maintenance, repair and modification, toolmakers have opportunities in a range of industries. Employers are particularly looking for workers with broad-based skills that can be applied in different work settings.
In this course you will learn to make precision tools, jigs, moulds and dies for the manufacturing industry. You will use specialist measuring equipment and develop grinding and complex milling and lathing skills to manufacture tools and repair and replace worn parts. 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 course as part of your apprenticeship allows you to become a trade qualified toolmaker and progress your career in the mechanical engineering trade.
We understand 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.
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.
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 | |
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 | |
MEM07008DPerform grinding operationsUnit code: MEM07008D Unit description: This unit covers determining the job requirements, observing safety precautions, selecting appropriate wheels and accessories, performing the grinding operations and checking the components for conformance to specifications. |
Perform grinding operations | |
MEM07011BPerform complex milling operationsUnit code: MEM07011B Unit description: This unit covers performing complex milling operations, including gear cutting and helical milling of a range ofmaterials. |
Perform complex milling operations | |
MEM07021BPerform complex lathe operationsUnit code: MEM07021B Unit description: This unit covers setting up work, selecting and preparing tooling and performing complex turning operations. |
Perform complex lathe operations | |
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 | |
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) | |
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 | |
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 | |
MEM18014BManufacture press tools and gaugesUnit code: MEM18014B Unit description: This unit covers preparing to manufacture and manufacture tooling (press tools and gauges) including matching use of hand and hand held power tools, assembly of the tooling components and trialling the tooling. |
Manufacture press tools and gauges | |
MEM18015BMaintain tools and diesUnit code: MEM18015B Unit description: This unit covers identifying and analysing defects in tooling, disassembling and assessing tooling components, manufacturing or repairing tooling components to conform to specifications, and assembling tooling components. Potential production/maintenance problems are also identified. The tooling being maintained may include press tools, plastic moulds, forging dies, die casting or jigs and fixtures and gauges etc. requiring precision repair. |
Maintain tools and dies | |
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 | |
MEM18097AManufacture cavity diesUnit code: MEM18097A Unit description: This unit covers preparing to manufacture and manufacturing cavity dies including matching use of hand and hand held power tools, assembly of the tooling components and trialling the tooling. |
Manufacture cavity dies | |
MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environmentUnit code: MEM30012A Unit description: This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise. |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
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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Workplace
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DROP IN DAYS
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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
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Mixed mode
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Eagle Farm | Apprenticeship |
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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 MEM31519 - Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade as of 25 June 2019. Please note: TAFE Queensland has been given approval to extend the transition period until 31 December 2020, 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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