Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Group A Electives | Maximum of 8 units to be completed

• Group A Electives | Maximum of 8 units to be completed

• UNIT CODE
• MEM09002B
  Interpret technical drawing

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM09002B

  Unit description :

  This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.

• UNIT NAME
• Interpret technical drawing
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM12024A
  Perform computations

  UNIT 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.

• UNIT NAME
• Perform computations
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM15001B
  Perform basic statistical quality control

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM15001B

  Unit description :

  This unit covers taking samples and applying a statistical process to monitor production.

• UNIT NAME
• Perform basic statistical quality control
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30005A
  Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30005A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers understanding and calculating force systems within simple beam structures.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM30012A
• UNIT NAME
• Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30006A
  Calculate stresses in simple structures

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30006A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers determining stresses and their effect on the strength and stability of simple structures and mechanical components.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM30012A
• UNIT NAME
• Calculate stresses in simple structures
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30009A
  Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30009A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers contributing to basic mechanical system design, and selecting the components and mechanical features required to perform simple functions.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM16008A , MEM30032A
• UNIT NAME
• Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30017A
  Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30017A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers supporting the implementation of a preventative maintenance strategy for a manufacturing enterprise.

• UNIT NAME
• Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30024A
  Participate in quality assurance techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30024A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers participating in quality improvement programs at a basic level.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM15001B
• UNIT NAME
• Participate in quality assurance techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30031A
  Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30031A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings.

• UNIT NAME
• Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30032A
  Produce basic engineering drawings

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30032A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers producing drawings or similar graphical representations where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined.

• UNIT NAME
• Produce basic engineering drawings
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30033A
  Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30033A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers using a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and plot basic 3-D view drawings.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM30031A
• UNIT NAME
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM18001C
  Use hand tools

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM18001C

  Unit description :

  This unit covers using a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

• UNIT NAME
• Use hand tools
  

Group B Electives | Minimum of 15 units to be completed

• Group B Electives | Minimum of 15 units to be completed

• UNIT CODE
• MEM09155A
  Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM09155A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the application of mechanical modelling techniques for computer-aided engineering (CAE) purposes. It includes model creation for purposes such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC) applications, rapid prototyping and stress analysis, and as a basis for generating orthogonal drawings.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23109A
• UNIT NAME
• Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM09157A
  Perform mechanical engineering design drafting

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM09157A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the preparation of design drawings or graphics used in the mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering and related industry sectors. The unit includes working with a design brief or concept prepared by an engineer or other designer as well as the specification of items, functions, limits, fits, tolerances, and other engineering information required for the eventual production of fully detailed drawings. The unit requires the design drawing to be performed using appropriate computer-aided design (CAD) and other drafting techniques that include sketching, computer graphics and the application of drawing standards.

• UNIT NAME
• Perform mechanical engineering design drafting
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM09204A
  Produce basic engineering detail drawings

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM09204A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing requirements, preparing engineering drawings and an engineering parts list, and issuing the drawings. Drawings include 2-D drawings to Australian Standard (AS) 1100.101:1992 Technical drawing: General principles.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM09002B
• UNIT NAME
• Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM12025A
  Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM12025A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers interpreting and constructing graphs and charts from given or determined data, and performing basic statistical calculations.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM12024A
• UNIT NAME
• Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM22007A
  Manage environmental effects of engineering activities

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM22007A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers examining environmental issues and determine environmental strategies associated with engineering work.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM16006A
• UNIT NAME
• Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM22013A
  Coordinate engineering projects

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM22013A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the coordination of engineering projects within project plans and budgets. It includes monitoring and maintaining the project implementation plan, performance analysis and use of project management software.

• UNIT NAME
• Coordinate engineering projects
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23003A
  Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23003A

  Unit description :

  This unit covers operating computers and/or controllers in industrial situations and preparing and maintaining programs.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM16008A
• UNIT NAME
• Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23004A
  Apply technical mathematics

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23004A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the application of mathematical analysis, graphical and software techniques to engineering problems. It includes exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric equations involving single and double angles, sequences and series, two dimensional vector analysis, complex numbers, determinants and matrices.

• UNIT NAME
• Apply technical mathematics
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23006A
  Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23006A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the application of fluid and thermodynamic principles to engineering applications. It includes sustainability issues; fundamental scientific principles; fundamentals of vacuum technology; properties of gases and liquids; heat transfer due to conduction, convection and radiation heat and compression processes; closed and open systems; continuity, enthalpy and energy transfers related to compressors, boilers, turbine heat exchangers, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pump performance. It also includes fluid systems and components, forces on floating and submerged bodies, turbine and pumping systems, and jet forces on blades and plates.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A
• UNIT NAME
• Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23063A
  Select and test mechanical engineering materials

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23063A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the skills needed to interpret design information for material and material test requirements, select appropriate tests and use results in the selection of appropriate materials for mechanical and manufacturing engineering-related applications.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23109A
• UNIT NAME
• Select and test mechanical engineering materials
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23109A
  Apply engineering mechanics principles

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23109A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the application of mechanics and strength of materials principles to devices, machines and systems and their components in order to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a range of basic analyses of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and deflections, velocities and accelerations.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A
• UNIT NAME
• Apply engineering mechanics principles
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23114A
  Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23114A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the evaluation of thermodynamic systems and components, such as heat exchangers, heat engines, refrigeration and air conditioners, and air compressors.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23006A
• UNIT NAME
• Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23120A
  Select mechanical machine and equipment components

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23120A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the technical selection of mechanical machine and equipment components. It includes analysis of the application to determine suitability of components and use of performance analysis software.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23109A
• UNIT NAME
• Select mechanical machine and equipment components
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23123A
  Evaluate manufacturing processes

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23123A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the evaluation of plant, facilities, services, labour and skills distribution used for manufacturing processes against defined process performance parameters. It includes the evaluation and assessment of plant layout and material flows for efficient manufacturability of product and maintainability of the plant and process.

• UNIT NAME
• Evaluate manufacturing processes
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM14085A
  Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM14085A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the skills needed to undertake a range of mechanical engineering-related analyses. The analyses may relate to design, fitness for purpose evaluations, installation and commissioning, and other mechanical engineering-related tasks. Documentation of the design process includes calculations, specifications, computer-aided design (CAD) files, risk analysis, sustainability and life cycle assessments.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23109A
• UNIT NAME
• Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM14089A
  Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM14089A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the integration of mechanical fundamentals to achieve an engineering or related task. It includes identifying task parameters, personal and team functions, chain of responsibility and work health and safety (WHS) guidelines. It includes investigation of machines, mechanisms and mechanical systems, and mechanical fundamentals, such as mechanical methods and processes, workshop techniques, materials, scientific and mathematical principles and computer software. It requires completion of the task in cooperation with the team and documentation of the process and outcomes.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A , MEM23109A
• UNIT NAME
• Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM30029A
  Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM30029A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the identification and use of a range of common workshop equipment and processes to complete a simple engineering project. It also focuses on developing and applying basic workshop skills and developing knowledge about equipment and processes and relating it to typical technical work requirements.

• UNIT NAME
• Use workshop equipment and processes to complete an engineering project
  

• UNIT CODE
• MEM23007A
  Apply calculus to engineering tasks

  UNIT CODE :

  MEM23007A

  Unit description :

  This unit of competency covers the application of calculus, including differentiation and integration techniques to engineering applications. It includes the use and application of standard differentiation and integration rules, finding maximum and minimum values of curves, application to rates of change and slope, finding definite integrals, using method of substitution, using trigonometric identities and finding areas under curves.

  
  

  Pre-requisite unit :

  MEM23004A
• UNIT NAME
• Apply calculus to engineering tasks