Applicants for trade recognition should provide evidence to demonstrate at least 4 years practical experience in the following trade competencies.
In addition to any other evidence supporting an application for trade recognition, applicants are encouraged to use this checklist as a self assessment competency guide and lodge it with the application.
For further information and a guide to assist applicants for Trade Recognition
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Units of Competency
Check
MEM12.23A
Perform engineering measurements
MEM12.24A
Perform computations
MEM13.14A
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in
the work environment
MEM14.4A
Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14.5A
Plan a complete activity
MEM15.2A
Apply quality systems
MEM15.24A
Apply quality procedures
MEM16.6A
Organise and communicate information
MEM16.7A
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related
environment
MEM16.8A
Interact with computing technology
MEM17.3A
Assist in the provision of on the job training
Mechanical
Trade stream units
Check
MEM7.1B
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM7.2B
Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations
MEM7.3B
Perform machine setting (routine)
MEM7.4B
Perform machine setting (complex)
MEM7.5B
Perform general machining
MEM7.6B
Perform lathe operations
MEM7.7B
Perform milling operations
MEM7.8C
Perform grinding operations
MEM7.9B
Perform precision jig boring operations
MEM7.10B
Perform tool and cutter grinding operations
MEM7.11B
Perform complex milling operations
MEM7.12B
Perform complex grinding operations
MEM7.13B
Perform machining operations
using horizontal and/or vertical boring machine
MEM7.14B
Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining
operations
MEM7.15B
Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM7.16C
Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM7.18C
Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM7.19C
Program NC/CNC machining centre
MEM7.20C
Program multiple spindle and/or multiple
axis NC/CNC machining centre
MEM7.21B
Perform complex lathe operations
MEM25.8B
MEM7.22C
Program CNC wire cut machines
MEM7.23C
Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell
MEM7.24B
Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM7.25B
Perform advanced machine/process
operation
MEM7.26B
Perform advanced plastic processing
MEM7.27B
Perform advanced press operations
MEM7.28B
Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM7.29B
Perform routine sharpening/maintenance
of production tools and cutters
MEM7.30C
Perform metal spinning lathe operations
(basic)
MEM7.31C
Perform metal spinning lathe operations
(complex)
MEM7.32B
Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM7.33B
Operate and monitor basic boiler
MEM7.34A
Operate and monitor intermediate class
boiler
MEM7.40A
Set multistage integrated processes
MEM9.2B
Interpret technical drawing
MEM9.22A
Create 2D code files using computer aided
manufacturing system
MEM10.4B
Enter and change programmable controller
operational parameters
MEM10.6B
Install machine/plant
MEM12.3B
Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12.6B
Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM13.7B
Maintain water treatment systems for cooling
towers
MEM18.1C
Use hand tools
MEM18.2B
Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18.3C
Use tools for precision work
MEM18.4B
Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment
MEM18.5B
Perform fault diagnosis, installation
and removal of bearings
MEM18.6B
Repair and fit engineering components
MEM18.7B
Maintain and repair mechanical
drives and mechanical transmission assemblies
MEM18.8B
Balance equipment
MEM18.9B
Perform levelling and alignment of machines
and engineering components
MEM18.10C
Perform equipment condition monitoring
and recording
MEM18.11C
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM18.12B
Perform installation and removal of mechanical
seals
MEM18.13B
Perform gland packing
MEM18.14B
Manufacture press tools and gauges
MEM18.15B
Maintain tools and dies
MEM18.18C
Maintain pneumatic system components
MEM18.19B
Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18.20B
Maintain hydraulic system components
MEM18.21B
Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM18.22B
Maintain fluid power controls
MEM18.24B
Maintain engine cooling systems
MEM18.25B
Service combustion engines
MEM18.26C
Test compression ignition fuel systems
MEM18.27C
Overhaul engine fuel system components
MEM18.28B
Maintain engine lubrication systems
MEM18.29B
Tune diesel engine
MEM18.30B
Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical
systems
MEM18.31B
Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting
systems
MEM18.32B
Maintain induction/exhaust systems
MEM18.33B
Perform engine bottom-end overhaul
MEM18.34B
Perform engine top-end overhaul
MEM18.35B
Diagnose and rectify braking systems
MEM18.37B
Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging
systems
MEM18.38B
Maintain wheels and tyres
MEM18.39B
Diagnose and rectify track type undercarriage
MEM18.40B
Maintain suspension systems
MEM18.41B
Maintain steering systems
MEM18.42C
Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions
MEM18.43C
Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions
MEM18.44C
Diagnose and rectify drive line and final
drives
MEM18.45B
Fault find/repair electrical
equipment/components up to 250 volts single phase supply
MEM18.46B
Fault find/repair electrical
equipment/components up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts
d.c.
MEM18.47B
Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling
systems on mobile plant
MEM18.48B
Fault find and repair/rectify basic electrical
circuits
MEM18.49B
Disconnect/reconnect fixed
wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
MEM18.50B
Disconnect/reconnect fixed
wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.
MEM18.51B
Fault find and repair/rectify complex
electrical circuits
MEM18.52B
Maintain fluid power systems for mobile
plant
MEM18.54B
Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation
systems and equipment
MEM18.55B
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering
components
MEM18.56B
Diagnose and repair analog equipment and
components
MEM18.57B
Maintain/service analog/digital electronic
equipment
MEM18.58C
Modify electronic equipment
MEM18.60B
Maintain, repair control
instrumentation – single and multiple loop control
systems
MEM18.62B
Install, maintain and calibrate
instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final control
elements
MEM18.63B
Terminate signal and data cables
MEM18.64B
Maintain instrumentation system components
MEM18.65B
Diagnose and repair digital equipment
and components
MEM18.66B
Diagnose and repair microprocessor-based
equipment
MEM18.67B
Tune control loops – multi controller
or multi element systems
MEM18.71B
Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system
components
MEM18.72B
Manufacture fluid conveying conductor
assemblies
MEM18.86B
Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration
systems
MEM18.87B
Service and repair domestic and light
commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
MEM18.88B
Maintain and repair commercial air conditioning
systems and components
MEM18.89B
Maintain and repair central air handling
systems
MEM18.90B
Maintain and repair industrial refrigeration
systems and components
MEM18.91B
Maintain and repair multi
stage, cascade and/or ultra-cold industrial refrigeration
systems
MEM18.92B
Maintain and repair commercial
and/or industrial refrigeration and/or air conditioning
controls
MEM18.94B
Service and repair commercial refrigeration
MEM18.95A
Maintain and repair cooling
towers/evaporative condensers and associated equipment
MEM18.96A
Maintain, repair/replace
and adjust refrigerant flow controls and associated equipment
MEM18.97A
Manufacture cavity dies