The Metal and Engineering VET Curriculum Framework

The Metal and Engineering Framework, as well as being a subject in the Higher School Certificate, develops competencies that count towards national qualifications under the Metal and Engineering National Training Package.  The Metal and Engineering National Training Package specifies how qualifications in the metal and engineering industry are to be achieved and how they relate to industrial award levels, that is, the pay levels, for jobs in the Metal and Engineering industry.

So, competencies achieved in the Metal and Engineering Framework count towards national qualifications in which students may subsequently enrol.  Students can also achieve a nationally recognised Certificate I  or Certificate II under the framework.  The table below shows the qualifications available under the national training package and how they relate to the industrial award levels in the industry.  

All qualifications under the training package are Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications. The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) covers many areas of training. 

Industrial Award Level Competency Points AQF Level Qualification Title
C1      
C2      
C3   AQF 6 Advanced Diploma of Engineering
C4      
C5 Year12 + 80pts
or
AQF 3 + 60pts		 AQF 5 Diploma of Engineering
C6      
C7 132pts AQF 4 Certificate IV in Engineering - Higher Engineering Trade
C8      
C9 Year12 + 40pts
or
AQF 3 + 12pts		 AQF 3 Certificate III in Engineering (Technician)
C10 96 pts AQF 3 Certificate III in Engineering
- Production Systems		 Certificate III
in
Engineering
- Mechanical
Trade		 Certificate III
in
Engineering
- Fabrication
Trade		 Certificate III
in
Engineering
- Electrical /
Electronic
Trade
C11 64 pts AQF 2 Certificate II in Engineering
- Production Technology
C12 32 pts AQF 2 Certificate II in Engineering - Production
C13 16 pts AQF 1 Certificate I in Engineering
C14     On the Job Training

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Metal and Engineering VET Framework Courses

There are five courses under the Metal and Engineering VET framework.  Each of these has a different duration, a different AQF outcome and  a different requirement with respect to the Competency Standards Units:

  • Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours).  Successful students will achieve 12 competency points and partial completion of the Certificate I in Engineering.  
  • Metal and Engineering (180 indicative hours).  Successful students will achieve 18 competency points and completion of the Certificate I in Engineering. 
  • Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours).  Successful students will achieve 24 competency points and completion of the Certificate I in Engineering. 
  • Metal and Engineering Extension – Specialist Studies (60 Indicative Hours).  Successful students will achieve 30 competency points and completion of the Certificate I in Engineering. 
  • Metal and Engineering Extension – Specialist Studies (120 Indicative Hours).  Successful students will achieve 36 competency points and completion of the Certificate II in Engineering - Production. 

Units of competency

The following is a complete list of the units of competency in the Metal and Engineering Framework and how they relate to each of the occupations shown on the careers pages.

Code Unit Of Competency Relevant Careers
Blacksmithing Drafting Fabrication Fitting Fluid Power Machining Mechanical Engineering Associate Toolmaking
MEM 1.1 FA Undertake interactive workplace communication X X X X X X X X
MEM 1.2 FA Apply principles of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in work environment X X X X X X X X
MEM 1.3 FA Apply quality procedures X X X X X X X X
MEM 1.4 FA Plan to undertake a routine task X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.1 C l 2A Apply quality systems X X X X X X X X
MEM2.2 C 11A Organise and analyse information X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.3 C 11A Operate in a work based team environment X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.5 C 11A Measure with graduated devices X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.7 C l0A Perform computations - basic X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.8 C l0A Perform computations X X X X X X X X
MEM 2.9 C10A Perform computer operations X X X X X X X X
MEM 3.l AA Mechanical production assembly     X X X X    
MEM 3.3 AA Sheet and plate assembly X   X          
MEM 3.4 AA Electronic / electrical assembly (production)                
MEM 5.l AA Manual soldering / desoldering – electrical / electronic components                
MEM 5.3 AA Soft soldering (basic)                
MEM 5.4 AA Perform routine oxyacetylene welding (fuel gas welding) X   X X        
MEM 5.5 AA Carry out mechanical cutting X   X X X X X X
MEM 5.6 AA Perform brazing and / or silver soldering X   X X        
MEM 5.7 AA Manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging X   X X        
MEM 5.12 AA Perform routine manual arc and / or gas metal arc welding X   X X X X X X
MEM 7.5 AA Perform general machining       X   X   X
MEM 7.15 AA  Set NC / CNC machines / process( basic)            X   X
MEM 7.24 AA Operate and monitor machine / process X   X X X X   X
MEM 9.1 AA Draw and interpret sketch X X X X X X X X
MEM 9.2 AA Interpret technical drawing X X X X X X X X
MEM 9.3 AA Prepare basic engineering drawing X X X X X X X X
MEM 9.4 BA Electrical / electronic detail drafting   X         X  
MEM 9.5 AA Basic engineering detail drafting   X X   X X X X
MEM 9.9 BA Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system   X     X X X X
MEM 9.10 BA Create 3D models using computer aided design system   X       X X X
MEM 9.1 1 AA Apply basic engineering design concepts X X X X X X X X
MEM 12.l AA Use comparison and basic measuring devices X X X X X X X X
MEM 13.l AA Perform emergency first aid                
MEM 15.l AA Perform basic statistical quality control             X  
MEM 15.3 AA Use improvement processes in team activities             X  
MEM 16.l BA Give formal presentations and take part in meetings             X  
MEM 16.2 AA Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations                
MEM 18.1 AA Use hand tools X   X X X X X X
MEM 18.2 AA Use power tools / hand held operations X   X X X X X X
MEM 18.55 AA Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components     X X X X X X
NOTE:- Units of Competency appearing as bold indicate the Units of Competency that form the basis for the optional HSC examination.

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Work placement

Students must be placed in a suitable workplace for periods depending on the course they are enrolled in, as shown below:

  • 120 hours course                       38 hours
  • 180 hours course                       53.2 hours
  • 240 hours course                       76 hours
  • 60 hours extension course          15.2 hours additional
  • 120 hours extension course        38 hours additional

The work placement must be organised by the RTO delivering the framework course.

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