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.
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
MEM15.24A
Apply quality procedures
MEM15.2A
Apply quality systems
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
Specialisation units
(group 1)
Check
MEM5.24B
Perform welding supervision
MEM5.25C
Perform welding/fabrication inspection
MEM5.26B
Apply welding principles
MEM5.42B
Perform welds to code standards using
flux core arc welding process
MEM5.43B
Perform welds to code standards using
gas metal arc welding process
MEM5.44B
Perform welds to code standards using
gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM5.45B
Perform pipe welds to code standards using
manual metal arc welding process
MEM5.46B
Perform welds to code standards using
manual metal arc welding process
MEM5.53A
Set and edit computer controlled thermal
cutting machines
MEM5.54A
Write basic NC/CNC programs for thermal
cutting machines
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
MEM7.22C
Program CNC wire cut machines
MEM7.23C
Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell
MEM7.39A
Write programs for industrial robots
MEM9.4B
Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting
MEM9.6B
Perform advanced engineering detail drafting
MEM9.7B
Perform advanced mechanical detail drafting
MEM9.8B
Perform advanced structural detail drafting
MEM9.9C
Create 2D drawings using computer aided
design system
MEM9.10C
Create 3D models using computer aided
design system
MEM9.23A
Create 3D code files using computer aided
manufacturing system
MEM10.7C
Modify control systems
MEM10.8B
Undertake commissioning procedures for
plant and/or equipment
MEM12.3B
Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12.4B
Perform precision electrical/electronic
measurement
MEM12.5B
Calibrate measuring equipment
MEM12.25A
Use graphical techniques and perform simple
statistical computations
MEM14.1B
Schedule material deliveries
MEM14.2B
Undertake basic process planning
MEM14.3B
Undertake basic production scheduling
MEM15.7B
Conduct product and/or process capability
studies
MEM15.8B
Perform advanced statistical quality control
MEM15.10B
Perform laboratory procedures
MEM15.11B
Exercise external quality assurance
MEM15.12B
Maintain/supervise application of quality
procedures
MEM15.15B
Examine trading practices
MEM15.16B
Inspect pre-packed articles
MEM15.17B
Use and maintain reference standards
MEM15.18B
Investigate consumer complaints
MEM15.19B
Conduct a field inspection
MEM15.20C
Perform verification/certification or
in-service inspection
MEM15.21C
Conduct audits of servicing licensees
and public weighbridge licensees
MEM15.22B
Verify reference standards
MEM16.1B
Give formal presentations and take part
in meetings
MEM16.3B
Provide advanced customer service
MEM16.9A
Research and analyse engineering information
MEM16.10A
Write reports
MEM16.11A
Communicate with individuals and small
groups
MEM16.12A
Interpret technical specifications and
manuals
MEM16.13A
Operate in a self-directed team
MEM16.14A
Report technical information
MEM17.1B
Assist in development and deliver training
in the workplace
MEM17.2B
Conduct workplace assessment
MEM18.10C
Perform equipment condition monitoring
and recording
MEM18.11C
Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM18.16B
Analyse plant and equipment condition
monitoring results
MEM18.17C
Modify mechanical systems and equipment
MEM18.19B
Maintain pneumatic systems
MEM18.21B
Maintain hydraulic systems
MEM18.22B
Maintain fluid power controls
MEM18.23B
Modify fluid power system operation
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
MEM18.53B
Modify fluid power control systems
MEM18.54B
Fault find, test and calibrate instrumentation
systems and equipment
MEM18.56B
Diagnose and repair analog equipment and
components
MEM18.58C
Modify electronic equipment
MEM18.59B
Modify electronic systems
MEM18.60B
Maintain, repair control
instrumentation – single and multiple loop control
systems
MEM18.61B
Maintain/calibrate complex control systems
MEM18.62B
Install, maintain and calibrate
instrumentation sensors, transmitters and final
control elements
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
MEM18.69B
Maintain, repair instrumentation process
control analysers
MEM18.70C
Modify complex electrical circuits and
systems
MEM18.73A
Perform advanced equipment
testing and diagnostics on mobile plant and equipment
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
MEM18.93B
Maintain and repair integrated
industrial refrigeration and/or large air handling
system controls
MEM19.8B
Prepare jewellery designs
MEM19.13B
Produce jewellery metal masters
MEM19.18B
Repair jewellery items
MEM19.22B
Perform precision micro-mechanism diagnosis
and servicing
MEM20.8A
Develop and implement a masterkey system
MEM20.11A
Service and repair fire and security containers
MEM20.12A
Service and repair mechanical automotive
locking systems
MEM20.13A
Service automotive transponder systems
MEM24.2B
Perform penetrant testing
MEM24.4B
Perform magnetic particle testing
MEM24.6B
Perform eddy current testing
MEM24.8B
Perform ultrasonic testing
MEM24.10B
Perform radiographic testing
MEM24.11B
Establish non-destructive tests
MEM24.12B
Apply metallurgy principles
MEM25.8B
Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures
MEM25.13B
Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds
MEM30.12A
Apply mathematical techniques
in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Specialisation
units (group 2)
Check
MEM3.1B
Perform manual production assembly
MEM3.2B
Perform precision assembly
MEM3.3B
Perform sheet and plate assembly
MEM3.4B
Perform electronic/electrical assembly
(production)
MEM3.5B
Rework and repair (electrical/electronic
production)
MEM3.6B
Set assembly stations
MEM4.1B
Operate melting furnaces
MEM4.2B
Perform gravity die casting
MEM4.3B
Operate pressure die casting machine
MEM4.4B
Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding
MEM4.5B
Produce moulds and cores by hand (jobbing)
MEM4.6B
Operate sand moulding and core making
machines
MEM4.7B
Pour molten metal
MEM4.8B
Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings
MEM4.10B
Develop and manufacture wood patterns
MEM4.11B
Produce polymer patterns
MEM4.12B
Assemble plated patterns
MEM4.13B
Develop and manufacture polystyrene patterns
MEM4.14B
Develop and manufacture production patterns
MEM4.15B
Develop and manufacture vacuum forming
moulds and associated equipment
MEM4.16C
Develop and manufacture precision models
MEM4.17B
Develop and manufacture gear, conveyor
screw and propeller patterns
MEM4.18B
Perform general woodworking machine operations
MEM4.19B
Perform refractory installation and repair
MEM5.1B
Perform manual soldering/desoldering – electrical/electronic
components
MEM5.2B
Perform high reliability soldering and
desoldering
MEM5.3B
Perform soft soldering
MEM5.4C
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM5.5B
Carry out mechanical cutting
MEM5.6B
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM5.7C
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM5.8C
Perform advanced manual thermal cutting,
gouging and shaping
MEM5.9C
Perform automated thermal cutting
MEM5.10B
Apply fabrication, forming and shaping
techniques
MEM5.11C
Assemble fabricated components
MEM5.12C
Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM5.13C
Perform manual production welding
MEM5.14C
Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications
MEM5.15C
Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM5.16C
Perform advanced welding using manual
metal arc welding process
MEM5.17C
Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM5.18C
Perform advanced welding using gas metal
arc welding process
MEM5.19C
Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM5.20C
Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten
arc welding process
MEM5.22C
Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene
welding process
MEM5.23C
Weld using submerged arc welding process
MEM5.36C
Repair/replace/modify fabrications
MEM5.37B
Perform geometric development
MEM5.38B
Perform advanced geometric development – cylindrical/rectangular
MEM5.39B
Perform advanced geometric development – conical
MEM5.40B
Perform advanced geometric development – transitions
MEM5.41B
Weld using powder flame spraying
MEM5.47B
Weld using flux core arc welding process
MEM5.48B
Perform advanced welding using flux core
arc welding process
MEM5.49B
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM5.50B
Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM5.51A
Select welding processes
MEM5.52A
Apply safe welding practices
MEM6.1B
Perform hand forging
MEM6.2B
Perform hammer forging
MEM6.3C
Carry out heat treatment
MEM6.4B
Select heat treatment processes and test
finished product
MEM6.5B
Perform drop and upset forging
MEM6.6C
Repair springs
MEM6.7B
Perform basic incidental heat/quenching,
tempering and annealing
MEM6.8A
Hammer forge complex shapes
MEM6.9A
Hand forge complex shapes
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
MEM7.21B
Perform complex lathe operations
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
MEM8.1B
Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload
work
MEM8.2C
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface
coating
MEM8.3C
Perform electroplating operations
MEM8.4B
Finish work using wet, dry and vapour
deposition methods
MEM8.5B
Prepare and produce specialised
coatings
MEM8.6B
Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed
anodised films on aluminium
MEM8.7B
Control surface finish production and
finished product quality
MEM8.8B
Operate and control surface finishing
waste treatment process
MEM8.9C
Make up solutions
MEM8.10B
Manually finish/polish materials
MEM8.11B
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or
mechanical means
MEM8.12B
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting
(basic)
MEM8.13B
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting
(advanced)
MEM8.14B
Apply protective coatings (basic)
MEM8.15B
Apply protective coatings (advanced)
MEM8.16B
Control blast coating by-products, materials
and emissions
MEM8.18B
Electroplate engineering coatings
MEM8.19B
Electroplate protective finishes
MEM8.20B
Electroplate decorative finishes
MEM9.2B
Interpret technical drawing
MEM9.3B
Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM9.5B
Perform basic engineering detail drafting
MEM9.11B
Apply basic engineering design concepts
MEM9.21B
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional
shapes
MEM9.22A
Create 2D code files using computer aided
manufacturing system
MEM10.1C
Erect structures
MEM10.2B
Terminate and connect electrical
wiring
MEM10.3B
Install and test electrical
wiring and circuits up to 1000 volts a.c. and 1500 volts
d.c.
MEM10.4B
Enter and change programmable controller
operational parameters
MEM10.5B
Commission programmable controller programs
MEM10.6B
Install machine/plant
MEM10.9B
Install refrigeration and air conditioning
plant and equipment
MEM10.10B
Install pipework and pipework assemblies
MEM10.11B
Terminate and connect specialist cables
MEM10.12A
Install split air conditioning system
MEM11.1C
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment
MEM11.2C
Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and
equipment
MEM11.3B
Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex
scaffolding/equipment
MEM11.4B
Undertake dogging
MEM11.5B
Pick and process order
MEM11.6B
Perform production packaging
MEM11.7B
Administer inventory procedures
MEM11.8B
Package materials (stores and warehouse)
MEM11.9B
Handle/move bulk fluids/gases
MEM11.10B
Operate mobile load shifting equipment
MEM11.11B
Undertake manual handling
MEM11.12B
Purchase materials
MEM11.13B
Undertake warehouse receival process
MEM11.14B
Undertake warehouse dispatch process
MEM11.15B
Manage warehouse inventory system
MEM11.16B
Order materials
MEM11.17B
Organise and lead stocktakes
MEM11.18B
Organise and maintain warehouse stock
receival and/or dispatch system
MEM11.19B
Undertake tool store procedures
MEM11.20B
Perform advanced warehouse computer operations
MEM11.21B
Perform advanced operation of load shifting
equipment
MEM11.22B
Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment
MEM12.1B
Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM12.2B
Perform electrical/electronic measurement
MEM12.6B
Mark off/out (general engineering)
MEM12.7C
Mark off/out structural fabrications and
shapes
MEM12.19B
Measure components using coordinate measuring
machine
MEM12.20B
Set and operate coordinate measuring machine
MEM12.21B
Program coordinate measuring machine
MEM12.22B
Program coordinate measuring machine (advanced)
MEM13.1B
Perform emergency first aid
MEM13.2B
Undertake occupational health and safety
activities in the workplace
MEM13.3B
Work safely with industrial chemicals
and materials
MEM13.4B
Work safely with molten metals/glass
MEM13.6B
Collect and evaluate occupational
health and safety data for an enterprise or section of
an enterprise
MEM13.7B
Maintain water treatment systems for cooling
towers
MEM13.10A
Supervise occupational health and safety
in an industrial work environment.
MEM13.13B
Work safely with ionizing radiation
MEM15.1B
Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM15.3B
Use improvement processes in team activities
MEM15.4B
Perform inspection
MEM15.5B
Select and control inspection processes
and procedures
MEM16.2C
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations
MEM16.4B
Perform internal/external customer service
MEM16.5A
Operate as a team member
to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
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
MEM18.12B
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
MEM18.20B
Maintain hydraulic system components
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
MEM18.52B
Maintain fluid power systems for mobile
plant
MEM18.55B
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering
components
MEM18.57B
Maintain/service analog/digital electronic
equipment
MEM18.63B
Terminate signal and data cables
MEM18.64B
Maintain instrumentation system components
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
MEM18.94B
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
MEM19.1B
Perform jewellery metal casting
MEM19.2B
Prepare jewellery illustrations
MEM19.3B
Handle gem materials
MEM19.4B
Handle and examine gemstone materials
MEM19.5B
Produce three-dimensional precision items
MEM19.6B
Replace watch batteries
MEM19.7B
Perform gemstone setting
MEM19.9B
Perform investment procedures for lost
wax casting process
MEM19.10B
Produce rubber moulds for lost wax casting
process
MEM19.11B
Perform wax injection of moulds for lost
wax casting process
MEM19.12B
Produce jewellery wax model
MEM19.14B
Perform hand engraving
MEM19.15B
Perform jewellery enamelling
MEM19.16B
Construct jewellery components
MEM19.17B
Fabricate jewellery items
MEM19.20B
Fault-find and maintain micro-mechanisms
MEM19.21B
Diagnose and service micro-mechanisms
MEM20.1A
Produce keys
MEM20.2A
Assemble and test lock mechanisms
MEM20.3A
Install and upgrade locks and hardware
MEM20.4A
Gain entry
MEM20.5A
Install and maintain door control devices/systems
MEM20.6A
Maintain and service mechanical locking
devices
MEM20.7A
Plan and prepare a masterkey system
MEM20.9A
Gain entry and reinstate fire and security
containers
MEM20.10A
Gain entry and reinstate automotive locking
systems
MEM20.14A
Perform a site security survey
MEM24.1B
Perform basic penetrant testing
MEM24.3B
Perform basic magnetic particle testing
MEM24.5B
Perform basic eddy current testing
MEM24.7B
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
MEM24.9B
Perform basic radiographic testing
MEM25.1B
Apply fibre-reinforced materials
MEM25.2B
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures
MEM25.3B
Set up marine vessel structures
MEM25.4B
Fair and shape surfaces
MEM25.5B
Construct and assemble marine vessel timber
components
MEM25.6B
Undertake marine sheathing operations
MEM25.7B
Maintain marine vessel surfaces
MEM25.9B
Form timber shapes using hot processes
MEM25.10B
Perform fitout procedures
MEM25.11B
Install marine systems
MEM25.12B
Install and test operations of marine
auxiliary systems
MEM25.14B
Perform marine slipping operations
MEM25.15A
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries
MEM50.2B
Work safely on marine craft
MEM50.3B
Follow work procedures to maintain the
marine environment
MEM50.4B
Maintain quality of environment by following
marina codes
MEM50.9B
Safely operate a mechanically powered
recreational boat
AUR2801A
Carry out minor panel repairs
BSBOHS502A
Participate in the management of the OHS
information and data systems
BSBOHS602A
Develop OHS information and
data analysis and reporting and recording processes
BSBOHS601A
Develop a systematic approach to managing
OHS
BSBOHS603A
Analyse and evaluate OHS risk
ICTTC136B
Install, maintain and modify
customer premises communications cabling: ACA Restricted
Rule
ICTTC137B
Install, maintain and modify
customer premises communications cabling: ACA Open Rule
MEA405A
Repair/modify aircraft composite material
structure/components
PMBPROD291A
Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
PMBPROD294
Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
PMBPROD298A
Operate equipment using pre-pregs material
PMBPROD391A
Produce composites using resin infusion
PMBPROD394A
Produce composites using resin transfer
moulding
PMBPROD398A
Produce composites using pre-pregs
PRSTS202A
Install security equipment/system
PRSTS302A
Program security equipment/system
PRSTS303A
Test installed security equipment/system
PRSTS304A
Commission/decommission security equipment/system
PRSTS305A
Identify and diagnose electronic security
equipment/ system fault
PRSTS307A
Maintain and service security equipment/system
PRSTS317A
Provide estimate and quote
PRSTS319A
Modify and repair security equipment/system