Applicant guide for engineering occupations – Fitter (General), fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment. Specific

ENGINEERING TRADE OCCUPATIONS APPLICANT GUIDE

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SKILLS ASSESSMENT - Occupational Requirements

A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 331211 – Fitter (General), fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.

Specific tasks include:

studies drawings or specifications to determine methods and sequences of operations

checks prepared metal components for accuracy, using measuring instruments such as micrometres, callipers and rules

lifts and hoists components on to working surface, lays out and marks reference points, and aligns parts using measuring instruments

drills holes and taps threads for bolting parts together, and assembles parts and sub-assemblies

cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

verifies alignment of, and clearances between, components using measuring instruments

cleans and lubricates assembled articles

may mark out stock to be shaped and formed into metal parts by other workers

may shrink-fit parts during assembly, using oxyacetylene torches and presses

may fit and assemble non-metallic parts

may erect machinery and equipment on-site

may test-assemble articles in workshops to ensure accuracy of fit

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code: 323211 – Fitter (General) is MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. The skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against Australian Qualifications qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are: 1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Advanced engineering tasks 4. Engineering maintenance 5. Welding and fabrication 6. Electives 1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a fitter in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:

Apply principles of occupational health and

safety in the work environment Apply quality systems Apply quality procedures Organise and communicate information Work with others in a manufacturing,

engineering or related environment

2. Engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering operations such as measurements, handling and interpreting technical drawings.

APPLICANT GUIDE ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS

OCCUPATION: Fitter - General (ANZSCO 323211)

QUALIFICATION: MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade



Perform engineering measurements Perform computations Plan to undertake a routine task Plan a complete activity Interact with computing technology Assist in the provision of on the job training Interpret technical drawing Undertake manual handling Use hand tools Use power tools/hand held operations Mark off/out (general engineering)

3. Advanced engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform lathe, milling, grinding and boring operations.

Perform general machining Perform lathe operations Set computer controlled machines/processes Perform precision mechanical measurement Use tools for precision work

4. Engineering maintenance

This cluster covers your ability to diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical equipment.

Perform operational maintenance of

machines/equipment Perform equipment condition monitoring and

recording Shut down and isolate machines/equipment Shut down and isolate machines/equipment Repair and fit engineering components Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering

components

5. Welding and fabrication

This cluster covers your ability to apply weld and perform manual heating and thermal cutting.

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine manual metal arc welding Perform routine gas metal arc welding Perform routine tungsten arc welding

6. Electives

This cluster covers your ability to provide evidence to support one elective area or a mixture of all three.

Maintenance fitting Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment Perform fault diagnosis, installation and

removal of bearings Maintain and repair mechanical drives and

mechanical transmission assemblies Perform levelling and alignment of machines

and engineering components Perform installation and removal of mechanical

seals Perform gland packing

OR Machining Perform machine setting (routine) Set computer controlled machines/processes Perform complex lathe operations Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of

production tools and cutters OR Hydraulic fitting Maintain pneumatic system components Maintain hydraulic system components Inspect, test and maintain the operational

function of components Connect/disconnect fluid conveying system

components Manufacture fluid conveying conductor

assemblies



CUPATION: Fitt NZSCO 323211) SKILLS ASSESSMENT - Occupational Requirements A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 323212 – Fitter and Turner, fits, assembles grinds and shapes metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.


studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings

fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment

checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments

setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines

forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment

may erect machines and equipment on-site

Specialisations may include:

Fitter Armament (Army) General Machinist

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against the Australian qualification, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:

1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Advanced engineering tasks 4. Engineering maintenance 5. Welding and fabrication 6. Electives

Evidence Required:

General Machining (Lathe, Mill and Grinding) Dismantle/repair/replace/assemble and fit

engineering components Should be able to repair:

o Threads o Gears o Gearboxes o Couplings o Keyways o Rebuilding of Shafts.

Must be able to interpret Technical Drawing Precision Measuring

1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a Fitter and Turner in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:



OCCUPATION: Fitter and Turner (ANZSCO 323212)














components



Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine manual metal arc welding Perform routine gas metal arc welding

6. Electives

This cluster covers your ability to provide evidence to support one elective area.










assemblies




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 323213 – Fitter-Welder fits, assembles and welds metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.


studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings

fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment

checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments

setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and setting controls for textile machines

forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal

cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

preparing pattern mechanisms to control the operation of textile machines used to spin, weave, knit, sew and tuft fabric

diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment

may erect machines and equipment on-site

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against the Australian qualifications, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:


Evidence Required:

Understanding of the OXY cutting and welding process

Previous weld testing results Knowledge of three welding processes – MIG,

TIG and ARC – to an advanced level (must have evidence that shows Multi positional welding)

Work experience with third party verification and evidence of first class welding tasks

Drawing interpretation General Machining (Lathe, Mill and Grinding) Dismantle/repair/replace/assemble and fit




1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a Fitter and Turner in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:


safety in the work environment Apply quality systems Apply quality procedures

OCCUPATION: Fitter-Welder (ANZSCO 323213)




Organise and communicate information Work with others in a manufacturing,











components


This cluster covers your ability to apply weld and perform manual heating and thermal cutting to an advanced standard.

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform advanced manual metal arc welding Perform advanced gas metal arc welding Perform advanced TIG

6. Electives

This cluster covers your ability to provide evidence to support one elective area or a combination of all three.










assemblies




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code 322311- Metal Fabricator (also can be referred to as a Boilermaker) marks off and fabricates structural steel and other metal stock to make or repair metal products and structures including boilers and pressure vessels.


studies drawings or specifications to determine job requirements

selects, cleans and prepares metal stock, fabrication tools and equipment

cuts, rolls, bends, shapes, moulds, spins, heats or hammers

metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies fits and assembles metal components by riveting, bolting, welding, brazing or soldering

finishes products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acidic solutions

measures quality of fabricated parts or sub-assemblies

may set up and operate spinning lathes to spin shaped articles from sheet or structural metal

may plan, layout and fabricate mould patterns or templates for producing metal castings or articles

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code 322311 - Metal Fabricator is MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. The skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.


1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Fabrication 4. Advanced Fabrication 5. Welding

1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a metal fabricator in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units;


safety in the work environment Work with others in a manufacturing,

engineering or related environment Organise and communicate information Apply quality systems Apply quality procedures Assist in the provision of on the job training

2. Engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering tasks such as measurements, handling and interpreting technical drawings.

Plan to undertake a routine task Plan a complete activity Interact with computing technology Interpret technical drawing Perform engineering measurements Perform computations Undertake manual handling Use hand tools Use power tools/hand held operations

3. Fabrication This cluster covers your ability to fabricate using a range of fabrication techniques.

OCCUPATION: Metal Fabricator (ANZSCO 322311)

QUALIFICATION: MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade



Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Use workshop machines for basic operations Carry out mechanical cutting Perform routine oxy acetylene welding Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques Perform sheet and plate assembly Erect structures Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering

components

4. Advanced Fabrication

This cluster covers your ability to perform geometric development, advanced thermal cutting. Be able to assemble, modify and repair fabricated components.

Perform geometric development Assemble fabricated components Repair/replace/modify fabrications Install pipework and pipework assemblies

5. Welding

Advanced fabrication This cluster covers your ability to perform metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.

Apply safe welding practices Select welding processes Work safely with industrial chemicals and

materials Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine manual metal arc welding Perform routine gas metal arc welding Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding Weld using manual metal arc welding process Weld using gas metal arc welding process Weld using gas tungsten arc welding




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 323299 Metal Fitter and Machinist machines, fits, assembles and repairs metal parts, sub-assemblies and manufactured parts using a range of processes, tools and machines.


reads and interprets drawings and specifications

sets up and adjusts metalworking machines and equipment

operates machines to produce parts or tools by turning, boring, milling, planing, shaping, slotting, grinding or drilling metal stock or components

fits and assembles metal parts, tools or sub-assemblies, including welding or brazing parts

cuts, threads, bends and installs fluid power pipes and lines

checks accuracy and quality of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies

fabricates tools, dies, plastic moulds and jigs, or lays out and finishes cavities in die blocks

dismantles faulty tools and assemblies and repairs or replaces defective parts

may control electroplating processes and maintains solutions to coat metal articles or other parts with non-ferrous metals

may program, set up and operate computer and numerically controlled machines

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code: 323299 Metal Fitters and Machinists is MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. The skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against the Australian qualifications, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:

1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Machine operations 4. Electives 1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a general mechanical engineering tradesperson in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:




2. Engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of operations such as interpreting technical drawings, measurements, manual handling and use of tools.


OCCUPATION: Metal Fitter and Machinist (ANZSCO 323299)




3. Machine operations This cluster covers your ability to operate, maintain and monitor machines in an engineering environment.

Use workshop machines for basic operations Perform machine setting (routine) Operate and monitor machine/process Perform operational maintenance of

machines/equipment Use hand tools for precision work Perform precision mechanical measurements

4. Electives

Machine operation – NC/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) This cluster covers your ability to operate and monitor machines in an engineering workshop.

Set computer controlled machines/processes Operate computer controlled machines/processes Set and edit computer controlled

machines/processes Write basic NC/CNC programs Program NC/CNC machining centre Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis

NC/CNC machining centre Program CNC wire cut machines Program and set up CNC manufacturing cell Operate and monitor machine/process

Machining tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform general machining, lathe, milling, grinding and boring operations.

Perform general machining Perform precision shaping/planning/slotting

operations Perform lathe operations Perform milling operations Perform grinding operations Perform machining operations using horizontal

and/or vertical boring machines Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining

operations

Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of production tools and cutters

Lathe operations This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced lathe operations.

Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex lathe operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

Milling operations This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced milling operations.

Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex milling operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

Boring operations This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced boring operations.

Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex jig boring operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

Grinding operations This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced grinding operations.

Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex grinding operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

Mechanical service and repair This cluster covers your ability to maintain and repair mechanical equipment.

Maintain and overhaul mechanical equipment Perform fault diagnosis, installation and




mechanical transmission assemblies Levelling and alignment of machines and

engineering components Perform installation and removal of mechanical


Engineering maintenance This cluster covers your ability to diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical equipment.



recording Shut down and isolate machines/equipment Repair and fit engineering components Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering

components

Welding This cluster covers your ability to perform metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.

Select welding processes Apply safe welding practices Work safely with industrial chemicals and

materials Perform routine manual metal arc welding Perform routine gas metal arc welding Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

Fabrication This cluster covers your ability to fabricate using a range of fabrication techniques.

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Carry out mechanical cutting Perform sheet and plate assembly

Hydraulic and pneumatic This cluster covers your ability to maintain, repair and manufacture hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.

Maintain pneumatic system components Maintain hydraulic system components Inspect, test and maintain the operational



assemblies

Technical drawing This cluster covers your ability to develop and modify technical drawings for computer assisted drafting (CAD).

Prepare basic engineering drawings (CAD) Create 2D code files using CAM systems




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code 323214 Metal Machinist (First Class), fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment.


studies drawings or specifications to determine methods and sequences of operations

checks prepared metal components for accuracy, using measuring instruments such as micrometres, callipers and rules

lifts and hoists components on to working surface, lays out and marks reference points, and aligns parts using measuring instruments

drills holes and taps threads for bolting parts together, and assembles parts and sub-assemblies

cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines

verifies alignment of, and clearances between, components using measuring instruments

cleans and lubricates assembled articles

may mark out stock to be shaped and formed into metal parts by other workers

may shrink-fit parts during assembly, using oxyacetylene torches and presses

may fit and assemble non-metallic parts

may erect machinery and equipment on-site

may test-assemble articles in workshops to ensure accuracy of fit

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code 323214 - Metal Machinist (First Class) is MEM30205 - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade. The skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS

When assessing your skills against the Australian qualification, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are: 1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Machining tasks 4. Machine operations 5. Electives 1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a metal machinist in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:




2. Engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering operations such as interpreting technical drawings, measurements, manual handling and use of tools.

Plan to undertake a routine task Plan to complete activity Interact with computing technology Interpret technical drawing

OCCUPATION: Metal Machinist First Class (ANZSCO 323214)




Perform engineering measurements Perform computations Undertake manual handling Use hand tools Use power tools/hand held operations

3. Machining tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform general machining, lathe, milling, grinding and boring operations.

Use tools for precision work Perform precision mechanical measurement Perform general machining Perform late operations Perform milling operations Perform grinding operations Perform precision jig boring operations Perform electro-discharge (EDM) machining

operations Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of

production tools and cutters

4. Machine operations

This cluster covers your ability to perform operate and monitor machines in an engineering workshop.

Perform machine setting (routine) Operate and monitor machine/process Set computer controlled machines/processes Operate computer controlled machine/processes

5. Electives

You are required to provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and experience in one of the following elective areas or a combination of all four.

Lathe operations Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex lathe operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

OR Milling operations

Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex milling operations Perform advanced machine/process operation

OR Boring operations Perform machine setting (complex) Perform machining operations using horizontal

and/or vertical boring machines Perform advanced machine/process operation

OR Grinding operations Perform machine setting (complex) Perform complex grinding operations Perform advanced machine/process operation




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code 322312 Pressure Welder assembles, welds and repairs pressure vessels and pipes to relevant standards. Welders assemble metal fabricated products such as structures, frames, plate and sheet assemblies, pipe-work and vessels using welding techniques. Welding techniques may include welding ferrous and non-ferrous metal plate or sheet. Welds are undertaken to pre-determined standards and may be tested for compliance to required standards. Welders use a range of hand and hand held power tools and workshop machines such as drills, grinders, clamps, benders and lifting equipment. Specific tasks include:

studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements selecting, cleaning and preparing metal stock

cutting marked-out metal sections and shapes using hand tools, flame cutting torches and metal cutting machines

shaping and bending metal sections and pipes using hand and machine tools, and by heating and hammering

aligning parts to be joined using hand tools and measuring instruments

joining metal sections using various welding techniques, bolting and riveting

examining welds for width of bead, penetration and precision

finishing products by cleaning, polishing, filing and bathing in acidic solutions

cleaning and smoothing welds by filing, chiselling and grinding

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code 322312 Pressure Welder is MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade. Your skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against the Australian qualification, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are: 1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering Operations 3. Fabrication 4. Welding 5. Advanced Welding

1. Common Units – Employability This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a Pressure welder in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise This cluster includes the following units;



engineering or related environment Participate in environmentally sustainable

work practices 2. Engineering Operations This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering operations such as measurements, handling and interpreting technical drawings This cluster includes the following units:

OCCUPATION: Pressure Welder (ANZSCO 32312)




Perform engineering measurements Perform computations Plan to undertake a routine task Plan a complete activity Interact with computing technology Assist in the provision of on the job training Interpret technical drawing Undertake manual handling Use hand tools Use power tools/hand held operations

3. Fabrication This cluster covers your ability to fabricate using a range of fabrication techniques. This cluster includes the following units:

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

Use workshop machines for basic operations Carry out mechanical cutting Perform sheet and plate assembly Install pipe work and pipe work assemblies Perform Geometric development Repair/replace/modify fabrications Perform advanced heating and thermal

cutting Apply fabrication, forming and shaping

techniques Erect structures Undertake manual handling

4. Welding

This cluster covers your ability to perform oxy acetylene, metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding. This cluster includes the following units:

Select welding processes Apply safe welding practices Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine oxy acetylene welding Perform brazing and/or silver soldering Perform routine manual metal arc welding Weld using manual metal arc welding

process Weld using flux core arc welding process Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Weld using gas metal arc welding process Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

5. Advanced Welding

This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding. This cluster includes the following units:

Perform advanced welding using manual

metal arc welding process Perform advanced welding using gas metal

arc welding process Perform advanced welding using gas

tungsten arc welding process

May include:

Australian Standard AS1796 Welding ticket in Pressure Plate Welding or equivalent

Knowledge and use of welding procedures




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code 322211 Sheet Metal Trades Worker could make, install, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning duct systems; roofs; siding; rain gutters; downspouts; skylights; restaurant equipment; outdoor signs; railroad cars; tailgates; customized precision equipment; and many other products made from metal sheets. Specific tasks include:

studies drawings or specifications to determine

job requirements


cuts, rolls, bends, shapes, moulds, spins, heats or hammers

metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies fits and assembles metal components by riveting, bolting, welding, brazing or soldering

finishes products by cleaning, polishing, filing or bathing them in acidic solutions

measures quality of fabricated parts or sub-assemblies

may set up and operate spinning lathes to spin shaped articles from sheet or structural metal

may plan, layout and fabricate mould patterns or templates for producing metal castings or articles

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code 322211 Sheet Metal Trades Worker is MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade. The skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILLS When assessing your skills against the Australian qualifications qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:

1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Fabrication 4. Advanced fabrication 5. Machine operations 1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a sheet metal worker in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:



engineering or related environment Assist in the provision of on the job training

2. Engineering tasks This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering tasks such as interpreting technical drawings, measurements, manual handling and use of tools.


OCCUPATION: Sheet Metal Trades Worker (ANZSCO 322211)

QUALIFICATION: MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication (Light Fabrication)



3. Fabrication This cluster covers your ability to fabricate metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) using a range of techniques.

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Use workshop machines for basic operations Carry out mechanical cutting Perform routine oxy acetylene welding Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques Perform sheet and plate assembly Erect structures

4. Advanced fabrication

This cluster covers your ability to perform tasks that include; geometric development, assemble, modify and repair fabricated components.

Perform geometric development Perform advanced geometric development –

cylindrical/rectangular Perform advanced geometric development –

transitions Perform advanced geometric development –

conical Assemble fabricated components Repair/replace/modify fabrications

5. Machine operations

This cluster covers your ability to operate and monitor machines in an engineering workshop to construct sheet metal components and structures.


machines/equipment Operate and monitor machine/process Operate computer controlled

machine/processes Perform advanced press operations

6. Welding This cluster covers general knowledge in the following:

Weld using manual metal arc welding Weld using gas metal arc welding




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code 323412 Toolmaker makes and repairs tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery. Specialisations may include: Die Caster Die Sinker Jigmaker (Metal) Plastic Mould Maker Press-tool Maker Specific tasks include:

studying drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured and models to be constructed

measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using various gauges

shaping metal and wood stock using machine tools

checking accuracy of manufactured articles and finished patterns to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments

testing and modifying manufactured articles

applying protective finishes to patterns and painting pattern sections to indicate method of assembly

assembling pattern sections and shaping work pieces to specified finish

pouring and spreading materials into moulds and over models of patterns, and building laminations of fibreglass cloth and plastic resin to fabricate patterns

repairing broken and damaged patterns and correcting patterns to compensate for defects in casting

constructing templates for layout and inspection


1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering tasks 3. Fabrication 4. Advanced fabrication 5. Machine operations

Evidence required:

Advanced Precision Measuring Advanced Precise Lathe Operation Advanced Precise Milling Operation Advanced Cylindrical Grinding Advanced Tool and Cutter grinding Advanced Surface Grinding



Evidence Required:

Understanding of all Toolmaking machines Knowledge of three welding processes – MIG,

TIG and ARC – to an advanced level (must have evidence that shows Multi positional welding)

Work with third party verification and evidence of all Tool room experience

Drawing interpretation General Machining (Lathe, Mill and Grinding) Dismantle/repair/replace/assemble and fit


OCCUPATION: Toolmaker (ANZSCO 323412)






1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a Toolmaker in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:













components



Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine manual metal arc welding Perform routine gas metal arc welding

6. Electives

This cluster covers your ability to provide evidence to support one elective area.



mechanical transmission assemblies



Perform levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals

Perform gland packing

OR

Machining Perform machine setting (routine) Set computer controlled machines/processes Perform complex lathe operations Perform routine sharpening/maintenance of

production tools and cutters Perform fault diagnosis, installation and

removal of defective parts Repair and fit engineering components Perform equipment conditioning, monitoring

and recording Manufacturing press tools and gauges Maintain tools and dies Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering

components Apply mathematical techniques in a

manufacturing or related environment

OR

Hydraulic fitting Maintain pneumatic system components Maintain hydraulic system components Inspect, test and maintain the operational



assemblies




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 322313 - Welder (First Class) fabricates and repairs metal products by welding metals.


studies blueprints, drawings or specifications to determine appropriate welding processes and other job requirements

cleans and prepares metal surfaces for welding by flame-cutting, thermal cutting, gouging, bevelling, grinding or filing

preheats thick materials to required temperatures

fits attachments, connects hoses to gas tanks, or wires to power sources of equipment used in welding operations

adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure, voltage or amperage

opens valves or switches and lights torches, strikes arcs or starts machines

guides torches or electrodes along lines of weld manually or by operating machine controls

cleans and smooths welds by filing, chiselling or grinding

cuts metal shapes using flame and thermal cutting torches

may set up welding machines for other operators

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code: 322313 - Welder (First Class) is MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, your skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.


1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering operations 3. Fabrication 4. Welding 5. Advanced Welding 1. Common Units – Employability skills This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a welder (first class) in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units;




2. Engineering operations This cluster covers your ability to perform and plan a range of engineering operations such as measurements, handling and interpreting technical drawings.

Perform engineering measurements Perform computations Plan to undertake a routine task Plan a complete activity Interact with computing technology Assist in the provision of on the job training Interpret technical drawing Undertake manual handling Use hand tools Use power tools/hand held operation

OCCUPATION: Welder – First Class (ANZSCO 322313)





Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes Use workshop machines for basic operations Carry out mechanical cutting Perform sheet and plate assembly Install pipework and pipework assemblies

4. Welding

This cluster covers your ability to perform oxy acetylene, metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.

Select welding processes Apply safe welding practices Work safely with industrial chemicals and

materials Perform manual heating and thermal cutting Perform routine oxy acetylene welding Perform brazing and/or silver soldering Perform routine manual metal arc welding Weld using manual metal arc welding process Weld using flux core arc welding process Perform routine gas metal arc welding Weld using gas metal arc welding process Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process

5. Advanced welding

This cluster covers your ability to perform advanced metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.

Perform advanced welding using manual metal

arc welding process Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc

welding process Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten

arc welding process




A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 322311 Boilermaker fabricates and repairs metal products by welding metals.


studies blueprints, drawings or specifications to determine appropriate welding processes and other job requirements


cuts, rolls, bends, shapes, heats, hammers and welds metal products

assembles metal components by riveting, bolting or welding

finishes products by cleaning and grinding

measures quality of fabricated parts or sub- assemblies

may plan and complete layouts for fabrication assemblies

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code: 322311 Boilermaker is the MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, your skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.


When assessing your skills against Australian Qualifications qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:

1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering operations 3. Fabrication 4. Welding 5. Advanced Welding 1. Common Units – Employability skills

This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a welder (first class) in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork; communication; problem solving; planning and organising; learning; technology; self-management; initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:







OCCUPATION: Boilermaker (ANZSCO 322311)

QUALIFICATION: MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering –Fabrication Trade




components




5. Welding

Advanced fabrication

This cluster covers your ability to perform metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.






A person who works in Australia as ANZSCO Code: 322311 Boilermaker/Welder fabricates and repairs metal products by welding metals.


studies blueprints, drawings or specifications to determine appropriate manufacturing welding processes and other job requirements


cuts, rolls, bends, shapes, heats, hammers and welds metal products to fabricate parts or sub-assemblies

fits and assembles metal components by riveting, bolting or welding

finishes products by cleaning and grinding

measures quality of fabricated parts or sub- assemblies

may plan and complete layouts for fabrication assemblies

The Australian qualification that matches the tasks and activities of ANZSCO Code: 322311 Boilermaker/Welder is MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, your skills assessment will match your skills and experience against this qualification.


When assessing your skills against the Australian qualification, qualified assessors will cluster the tasks required to complete this qualification. These clusters are:

1. Common units – Employability skills 2. Engineering operations 3. Fabrication 4. Welding 5. Advanced Welding 1. Common Units – Employability skills

This cluster relates to the workplace occupational health and safety requirements, work processes and procedures, engineering industry standards and requirements to work as a welder (first class) in Australia. Employability skills covers teamwork, communication, problem solving, planning and organising, learning, technology, self-management, initiative and enterprise. This cluster includes the following units:







OCCUPATION: Boilermaker/Welder (ANZSCO 322311)

QUALIFICATION: MEM30305 - Certificate III in Engineering –Fabrication Trade




components




5. Welding

Advanced fabrication

This cluster covers your ability to perform metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten welding.



Documents

Applicant guide for engineering occupations – Fitter (General), fits and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to fabricate production machinery and other equipment. Specific