Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework

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1 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus Part A for implementation from 2000 Metal and Engineering (120 Indicative Hours) Potential for partial completion of AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Metal and Engineering (180 Indicative Hours) Potential for completion of AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Potential for completion of AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 and partial completion of AQF Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198 Metal and Engineering Extension Specialist Studies (60 Indicative Hours) Potential for completion of AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 and partial completion of AQF Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198 Metal and Engineering Extension Specialist Studies (120 Indicative Hours) Potential for completion of AQF Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198

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3 Contents 1 Introduction to Industry Curriculum Frameworks Documentation Associated with Industry Curriculum Frameworks The Higher School Certificate Program of Study Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the NSW Higher School Certificate The National Training Framework Industry Curriculum Frameworks Rationale Aim Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Training Package Qualifications Characteristics of AQF Qualifications Units of Competency Included in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Course Structures Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Allocation of Hours for Unit Credit in the HSC Course Design Metal and Engineering (120 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Metal and Engineering (180 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Fabrication Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Mechanical Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Production Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Electrical/Electronic Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Drawing, Drafting and Design Metal and Engineering Extension Course Specialist Studies (60 Indicative Hours)...46

4 8.13 Metal and Engineering Extension Course Specialist Studies (120 Indicative Hours) Outcomes and Content Units of Competency Course Delivery Training Programs, Learning Materials, Resources and Teacher Qualifications Work Placement Assessment Requirements and Advice Competency Based Assessment Training Package Requirements Competency Record Book (Student Log) HSC Examination Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) HSC Examination Specifications HSC Requirements and Certification Course Completion Requirements Preliminary and HSC Unit Credit Higher School Certificate Record of Achievement Other Information Providing for all Students Key Competencies Articulation to Further Training Glossary...62

5 1 Introduction to Industry Curriculum Frameworks Industry curriculum frameworks have been developed to provide students with the opportunity to gain unit credit towards the NSW Higher School Certificate and credit towards national vocational qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Industry curriculum frameworks are based on national training packages. They contain industry developed units of competency from the relevant training packages suitable for the purposes of the Higher School Certificate. They also define how units of competency are arranged into Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses for the purpose of gaining unit credit for the Higher School Certificate. Wherever possible, VET courses in industry curriculum frameworks are aligned to national vocational qualifications. This industry curriculum framework incorporates all HSC Metal and Engineering VET courses, including: courses delivered by schools courses delivered by TAFE colleges courses delivered by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) on behalf of schools or TAFE colleges. 2 Documentation Associated with Industry Curriculum Frameworks The documentation for industry curriculum frameworks has been provided to assist teachers and trainers develop teaching and assessment programs and to help in the management of the competency achievement of HSC candidates. The purpose of Part A of the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Stage 6 Syllabus, is to identify arrangements of units of competency that will enable students to achieve unit credit towards the Higher School Certificate and credit towards a vocational qualification. It contains general advice about this industry curriculum framework and describes course structures and requirements, including work placement. This document should be referred to in the first instance when planning the implementation of VET courses for the Higher School Certificate. The documentation associated with the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework is illustrated in Figure 1 on page 6. 5

6 Figure 1: Industry Curriculum Framework Documentation Syllabus Part A Course Structures and Requirements Syllabus Part B Units of Competency and HSC Requirements Competency Record Book Support Document 3 The Higher School Certificate Program of Study The purpose of the Higher School Certificate program of study is to: provide a curriculum structure which encourages students to complete secondary education; foster the intellectual, social and moral development of students, in particular developing their: knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes in the fields of study they choose capacity to manage their own learning desire to continue learning in formal or informal settings after school capacity to work with others respect for the cultural diversity of Australian society; provide a flexible structure within which students can prepare for: further education and training employment full and active participation as citizens; provide formal assessment and certification of students achievements; provide a context within which schools also have the opportunity to foster students physical and spiritual development. 6

7 4 Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the NSW Higher School Certificate 4.1 The National Training Framework All accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, including those for HSC students, must meet the requirements of the National Training Framework (NTF). The key components of the National Training Framework are: The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Under the AQF, VET qualifications in each industry area are standard across Australia. To facilitate this, the award of a particular AQF Diploma, Certificate or Statement of Attainment depends on the person who seeks a qualification meeting specified industry competency standards. Competency standards have been developed by representative industry groups to reflect the requirements for employment and effective work performance in the relevant industry and are expressed in National Industry Training Packages. The Australian Recognition Framework (ARF) Because training packages and AQF qualifications are standardised across Australia, they are also recognised in all parts of Australia. This is assured by the ARF, which ensures that the quality of training and assessment is consistent and reliable. Under the ARF, an organisation wishing to provide training, assess competencies and issue VET qualifications under the AQF, must be an RTO. It is the responsibility of an RTO, whether it is a school or school system, a TAFE college or other training provider, to ensure that quality assurance requirements are met. These requirements include access to adequate resources and appropriately qualified staff in order to deliver and/or assess training programs that lead to the achievement of qualifications (or individual units of competency) that have been identified in the RTO s scope of registration. As part of its registration, each RTO must agree to recognise AQF qualifications issued by any other RTO. 4.2 Industry Curriculum Frameworks Industry curriculum frameworks have been developed to satisfy the requirements of the National Training Framework as well as the purposes of the NSW Higher School Certificate. An industry curriculum framework describes the range of units of competency from the relevant training package that is endorsed by the Board of Studies for inclusion in the NSW Higher School Certificate. It also describes the groupings of units of competency that define specific HSC VET courses. These are determined largely by the qualifications available in the relevant training package and their suitability for school students attempting the Higher School Certificate. An industry curriculum framework must also meet a set of industry and school related criteria developed to promote the strengthening and extension of VET in the Higher School Certificate. 7

8 Units of competency are the components against which assessment and reporting occur for the purpose of gaining credit towards an AQF qualification. They are also the focus of courses within an industry curriculum framework. In this sense, the elements of competency, which collectively define the outcomes of each unit of competency, also define the outcomes of HSC VET courses within each framework. 5 Rationale The manufacturing, engineering and related service industries include a wide range of industry sectors. The major industry activities and sectors are metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, aeroskills, metal machining, transport equipment manufacturing, electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing, and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing. The manufacturing, engineering and related service industries generate approximately 15% or $22, 265 million of the New South Wales Gross State Product (GSP) 1. The industries are the largest provider of full-time employment within NSW. Approximately 170,000 people are employed throughout the industries, 90% of these being full time positions. The industrial base of the manufacturing and engineering sectors is concentrated within the metropolitan regions of NSW, with the vast majority of firms being small businesses. The ratio of small business to larger enterprises is even greater outside the metropolitan areas, although some regional centres boast a number of large companies. Virtually all occupations within the industry area have been subject to significant change in the last decade and this trend is likely to continue. In some areas, career paths are converging with those in computer programming. The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework has been developed in response to the needs of the industry and to provide training and education opportunities for the full range of HSC students. The framework is based on units of competency in the Metal and Engineering Training Package. Courses within the framework replace the Industry Studies Metal and Engineering and TAFE delivered HSC Engineering courses. In the Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours) course, students who achieve competence in the prescribed units of competency are eligible for the award of an AQF Statement of Attainment towards the AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM In the Metal and Engineering (180 indicative hours) course, students who achieve competence in the prescribed units of competency are eligible for the award of the AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM Industry Profile for Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Industry Training Advisory Board (MERSITAB), Summary of Industry Vet Plan, , NSW Board of Vocational 8

9 In the Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) course, students who achieve competence in the appropriate units of competency are eligible for the award of the AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM Students who do not qualify for Certificate I may be eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment towards this Certificate. Students who complete the AQF Certificate I in Engineering and additional units of competency are eligible for an AQF Statement of Attainment towards the AQF Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM The two extension courses, Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (60 indicative hours) and Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (120 indicative hours), allow students to gain additional competencies. The inclusion of industry recognised course structures in Metal and Engineering in the Higher School Certificate will allow students to access both long-term and shortterm employment opportunities. AQF Certificates I and II are considered appropriate qualifications for employment at an operational level but also lead on to further qualifications in supervision, specialist occupations and management in a range of industry sectors. The knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired by students in undertaking courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework will also be of value in future study and daily life. 9

10 6 Aim The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework is designed to enable students to acquire a range of technical, personal and organisational skills valued both within and beyond the workplace. Students will also acquire underpinning skills and knowledge related to functional areas within the manufacturing, engineering and related service industries. Through study in this subject, students will gain experience that can be applied to a range of contexts, including work, study and leisure, and that can be used in making informed career choices. The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework may be the first step in a training or career pathway within the manufacturing, engineering and related service industries. 7 Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework 7.1 Training Package Qualifications The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework is based on the Metal and Engineering Training Package MEM98. This training package incorporates eleven nationally recognised qualifications ranging from AQF Certificate I to Advanced Diploma, based on the National Metal and Engineering Competency Standards. These qualifications and their articulation are shown in Figure 2 on page Characteristics of AQF Qualifications AQF qualifications reflect a level of performance and degree of responsibility for one s own output and the output of others in a workplace context. The qualifications included under the AQF are defined in terms of units of competency and generally encompass attributes that might be broadly categorised as technical, interpersonal and environmental. The AQF levels relevant to the industry curriculum frameworks are Levels I to III. A brief description of Levels I, II and III, adapted from the Australian Qualifications Framework Implementation Handbook 2 follows. AQF Level I Work is likely to be carried out under direct supervision. Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform a defined range of activities, most of which would be routine and predictable. An individual demonstrating competencies at this level would be able to: demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas demonstrate basic practical skills, such as the use of relevant tools perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction receive and pass on messages/information. 2 Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advisory Board, The Australian Qualifications Framework Implementation Handbook, 2nd edn, Carlton, VIC,

11 Figure 2: Summary of training package qualifications 11

12 AQF Level II Work is likely to be carried out under direct supervision. Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge application where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. An individual demonstrating competencies at this level would be able to: demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas apply a defined range of skills apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required assess and record information from various sources take limited responsibility for one s own outputs in work and learning. AQF Level III Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. This would be applied across a range of roles in a variety of contexts, with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available. An individual demonstrating these competencies would be able to: perform a defined range of skilled operations usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures exercise some discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures operate within known time constraints take some responsibility for others participate in teams, including group or team co-ordination. 7.3 Units of Competency Included in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Each qualification comprises units of competency. These units of competency are either: foundation units core units OR specialisation units. The foundation units of competencies describe a compulsory part of the skill profile for every job in the industry. 12

13 Each qualification has core units of competency relevant to the qualification level and a selection of specialisation units of competency. Core unit of competency MEM2.1C12A is required for Certificate I in Engineering and Certificate II in Engineering Production. This core unit of competency together with the four foundation units of competency, makes up the HSC Foundation, which is compulsory for all courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework. These units of competency should not be delivered in isolation, but embedded in and contextualised throughout the entire course. The Engineering Trade and Production qualifications at Certificate III include specialisation units grouped into streams. These are the Fabrication, Production, Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic streams. The relationship between qualifications and the units of competency required in each category is provided in Table 1 below. Table 1: Relationship between qualification and categories for units of competency Qualification Title Foundation Core Units Specialisation Units Units band band band band band 1 2 A A/B B Certificate I in Engineering all all none some none none Certificate II in Engineering Production all all none some some none Certificate II in Engineering Production Technology all all one some some none Certificate III in Engineering Production Systems all all some all all some Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade all all some all all some Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade all all some all all some Certificate III in Engineering Electrical/Electronic Trade all all some all all some Certificate III in Engineering Technician all all all all all all Certificate IV in Engineering Higher Engineering Trade all all all all all all Diploma in Engineering all all all all all all Advanced Diploma in Engineering to be finalised Each unit of competency has been allocated a weighting by the industry and is expressed as a point value. The units of competency selected for each qualification must have a combined point value no less than the point value specified for the qualification and meet other training package requirements. Each qualification also determines the classification within this industry. The relationship between qualifications, industry points and classifications are shown in Table 2 on page 14 of this document. Each qualification within the Metal and Engineering Training Package has been designed to facilitate flexibility, multiskilling and specialisation. A key feature is the fact that units of competency are not exclusively related to any occupation. There is also opportunity for customisation of qualifications and units of competency. This may be undertaken only by RTOs within the customisation guidelines contained in the Metal and Engineering Training Package Policy Document. 13

14 Table 2: Relationship between qualifications and minimum required industry points classification. Qualification Title Minimum Industrial Industry C Level Points Outcome Required Certificate I in Engineering 16 C13 Certificate II in Engineering Production 32 C12 Certificate II in Engineering Production Technology 64 C11 Certificate III in Engineering Production Systems 96 C10 Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade 96 C10 Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade 96 C10 Certificate III in Engineering Electrical/Electronic Trade 96 C10 Certificate III in Engineering Technician 108* C9 Certificate IV in Engineering Higher Engineering Trade 132* C7 Diploma in Engineering 156* C5 Advanced Diploma in Engineering Under C3, C2a Development* *Refer to Metal and Engineering Training Package Policy Document for full details The qualifications within the Metal and Engineering Training Package are based on content and structural rules of the Metal and Engineering Competency Standards. The qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package, available through the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework, are: Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 and a Statement of Attainment towards the Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198 Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM Recommended course structures have been designed to maximise articulation into post-school employment and/or training pathways. Other course structures may also be designed to accommodate specialisation and/or multiskilling. The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework includes all of the units of competency that make up Certificate I, Certificate II and a range of units of competency from Certificate III. A list of the units of competency for the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework appears in Table 3 on page 16 of this document. Additional units of competency that are not detailed in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework may be included for endorsement for the Higher School Certificate by the Board of Studies, provided that the inclusion of this unit of competency is consistent with the Metal and Engineering Training Package requirements. School system support is required and RTOs must have within their scope of registration the capacity to deliver these units of competency. 14

15 8 Course Structures 8.1 Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework An industry curriculum framework for the Higher School Certificate describes the range of units of competency that have been identified as being suitable for the purposes of the Higher School Certificate. A course within an industry framework describes how the available units of competency must be arranged to gain unit credit towards the award of the Higher School Certificate. The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework includes the following courses: Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours) consists of units of competency that contribute to AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Metal and Engineering (180 indicative hours) consists of units of competency that contribute to AQF Certificate I in Engineering MEM10198 Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) consists of units of competency that contribute to AQF Certificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198 Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (60 indicative hours) provides a range of additional units of competency Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (120 indicative hours) provides a range of additional units of competency. 8.2 Allocation of Hours for Unit Credit in the HSC Units of competency drawn from the Metal and Engineering Training Package are not defined in terms of duration. The amount of time required by individual students to achieve competency will vary according to their aptitude and experience as well as the conditions under which learning takes place. However, for the purposes of the Higher School Certificate, courses must be described in terms of their indicative duration as 240, 180, 120 or 60 indicative hours courses (the last two for extension courses only). 15

16 Table 3: Units of competency included in Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Code Industry points Unit of Competency Indicative Hours for HSC Unit Credit MEM1.1FA 0 Undertake interactive workplace communication MEM1.2FA 0 Apply principles of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in work environment MEM1.3FA 0 Apply quality procedures MEM1.4FA 0 Plan to undertake a routine task Assessed throughout course MEM2.1C12A 2 Apply quality systems 20 MEM2.2C11A 2 Organise and analyse information 20 MEM2.3C11A 2 Operate in a work-based team environment 20 MEM2.5C11A 2 Measure with graduated devices 20 MEM2.7C10A 2 Perform computations basic 20 MEM2.8C10A 2 Perform computations 20 MEM2.9C10A 2 Perform computer operations 20 MEM3.1AA 4 Manual production assembly 40 MEM3.3AA 4 Sheet and plate assembly 40 MEM3.4AA 8 Electronic/electrical assembly (production) 80 MEM5.1AA 4 Manual soldering/desoldering electrical/electronic components 40 MEM5.3AA 2 Soft Soldering (basic) 20 MEM5.4AA 2 Perform routine oxyacetylene welding (fuel gas welding) 20 MEM5.5AA 2 Carry out mechanical cutting 20 MEM5.6AA 2 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 20 MEM5.7AA 2 Manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging 20 MEM5.12AA 4 Perform routine manual arc and/or gas metal arc welding 40 MEM7.5 AA 8 Perform general machining 80 MEM7.15AA 2 Set NC/CNC machines/process (basic) 20 MEM7.24AA 4 Operate and monitor machine/process 40 MEM9.1AA 2 Draw and interpret sketch 20 MEM9.2AA 4 Interpret technical drawing 40 MEM9.3AA 8 Prepare basic engineering drawing 80 MEM9.4BA 8 Electrical/electronic detail drafting 80 MEM9.5AA 8 Basic engineering detail drafting 80 MEM9.9BA 8 Create 2D drawings using computer-aided design system 80 MEM9.10BA 4 Create 3D models using computer-aided design system 40 MEM9.11AA 6 Apply basic engineering design concepts 60 MEM12.1AA 2 Use comparison and basic measuring devices 20 MEM13.1AA 1 Perform emergency first aid 10 MEM15.1AA 2 Performs basic statistical quality control 20 MEM15.3AA 4 Use improvement processes in team activities 40 MEM16.1BA 2 Give formal presentations and take part in meetings 20 MEM16.2AA 4 Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations 40 MEM18.1AA 2 Use hand tools 20 MEM18.2AA 2 Use power tools/hand held operations 20 MEM18.55AA 3 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 30 Other On endorsement from Board of Studies. Must be consistent with the Metal and Engineering Training Package requirements. School system support is required and RTOs must have the capacity within their scope of registration to deliver these units of competency. Note: Units of competency appearing in bold indicate the units of competency that form the basis for the optional HSC examination 16

17 For this reason, indicative hours for unit credit towards the Higher School Certificate have been assigned to each unit of competency within the industry curriculum framework. It is emphasised that the assignment of indicative hours does not imply that all students will fulfil all requirements for a unit of competency within these hours. RTOs may determine that additional or fewer hours are required for the achievement of particular competencies. It is also expected that students will need to spend additional time practising skills in both a real and simulated work environment and by completing projects and assignments, to fulfil industry assessment requirements. Table 4 on pages shows the indicative hours assigned to each unit of competency included in the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework for the purpose of unit credit towards the Higher School Certificate. 8.3 Course Design The Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework allows for flexibility in the design of courses within the framework. The Board of Studies has identified a number of potential course structures to maximise students career opportunities along particular pathways. There is one recommended course structure for Metal and Engineering (120 indicative hours). There is one recommended course structure for Metal and Engineering (180 indicative hours). There are a number of recommended course structures for Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours). These are: a generic course that draws on a range of units of competency from across the identified streams. The structure of this course is similar to the outcomes and content of the existing Industry Studies Metal and Engineering course. Some units of competency have higher level vocational outcomes than the Industry Studies Metal and Engineering course a Fabrication course consisting of units of competency from the Fabrication stream a Mechanical course consisting of units of competency from the Mechanical stream a Production course consisting of units of competency from the Production stream an Electrical/Electronic course consisting of units of competency from the Electrical/Electronic stream a Drawing, Drafting and Design course that provides a range of units of competency that articulates into a Drawing, Drafting and Design pathway. Note: a number of units of competency are identified as the basis for the optional Higher School Certificate examination for all Metal and Engineering (240 indicative hours) courses. These are identified in Table 4 on pages

18 The two extension courses, Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (60 indicative hours) course and Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (120 indicative hours) course, allow students to gain additional competencies toward the Certificate II in Engineering Production. The Metal and Engineering Specialist Studies (120 indicative hours) course may accommodate school-based part-time trainees. Table 4 on pages of this syllabus shows the relationship between units of competency, potential course structures and units of competency that form the basis for the optional HSC examination. These potential course structures are described from section 8.4 onwards. Figure 3 on page 21 provides a schematic representation of the relationship between the structures for each course. As an alternative, RTOs may select other combinations of the units of competency from within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework for HSC courses. The combinations chosen may meet identified local needs in terms of student interest, industry requirements and the availability of resources. The combinations of units of competency selected must meet the requirements of the Metal and Engineering Training Package in order to gain AQF qualifications. RTOs need to refer to the Metal and Engineering Training Package Policy Document. Copies of this document may be found at the MERSITAB website ( 18

19 Table 4: Units of competency available within HSC courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Units of Competency for Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Units of Competency Units of Competency Recommended for Streams and Pathways Code Unit of Competency Prerequisites MEM1.1FA Undertake interactive 0 workplace communication MEM1.2FA Apply principles of Occupational 0 Health and Safety (OH&S) in work environment MEM1.3FA Apply quality procedures 0 MEM1.4FA Plan to undertake a routine task 0 MEM2.1C12A Apply quality systems 2 MEM2.2C11A Organise and analyse information 2 MEM2.3C11A Operate in a work-based team 2 environment MEM2.5C11A Measure with graduated devices 2 MEM2.7C10A Perform computations basic 2 MEM2.8C10A Perform computations 2 Both of these units may be satisfactorily addressed by students, including Mathematics, within their HSC program of study MEM2.9C10A Perform computer operations 2 MEM3.1AA Manual production assembly 4 MEM3.3AA Sheet and plate assembly 4 MEM18.1AA, MEM18.2AA MEM3.4AA Electronic/electrical assembly 8 (production) MEM5.1AA Manual soldering/desoldering 4 electrical/electronic components MEM5.3AA Soft soldering (basic) 2 MEM5.4AA Perform routine oxyacetylene 2 welding (fuel gas welding) MEM5.5AA Carry out mechanical cutting 2 MEM18.1AA MEM5.6AA Perform brazing and/or silver 2 soldering MEM5.7AA Manual heating, thermal cutting 2 and gouging MEM5.12AA Perform routine manual arc 4 and/or gas metal arc welding MEM7.5 AA Perform general machining 8 MEM2.5C11A, MEM9.2AA, MEM18.1AA MEM7.15AA Set NC/CNC machines/process 2 MEM2.5C11A, (basic) MEM7.5AA, MEM9.2AA, MEM18.1AA MEM7.24AA Operate and monitor 4 machine/process 19 Industry Points Production Fabrication Mechanical Electrical/Electronic Drawing, Drafting and Design

20 Units of Competency for Courses within the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework Units of Competency Units of Competency recommended for Streams and Pathways Code Unit of Competency Prerequisites Industry Points Production Fabrication Mechanical Electrical/Electronic Drawing, Drafting and Design MEM9.1AA Draw and interpret sketch 2 MEM9.2AA Interpret technical drawing 4 MEM9.3AA Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM9.2AA MEM9.4BA Electrical/electronic detail drafting 8 MEM9.2AA, MEM9.3AA MEM9.5AA Basic engineering detail drafting 8 MEM9.2AA, MEM9.3AA MEM9.9BA Create 2D drawings using computer- 8 MEM9.2AA, aided design system MEM9.3AA Co-requisite: MEM9.4BA or MEM9.5AA MEM9.10BA Create 3D models using computer AA, 9.3AA, aided design system 9.9BA MEM9.11AA Apply basic engineering design 6 MEM9.1AA, concepts MEM9.2AA MEM12.1AA Use comparison and basic 2 Not to be attempted with measuring devices MEM2.5C11A MEM13.1AA Perform emergency first aid 1 MEM15.1AA Perform basic statistical quality 2 control MEM15.3AA Use improvement processes 4 MEM2.3C11A in team activities MEM16.1BA Give formal presentations and 2 take part in meetings MEM16.2AA Participate in formal interviews 4 and/or negotiations MEM18.1AA Use hand tools 2 MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held 2 operations MEM18.55AA Dismantle, replace and assemble 3 MEM2.5C11A, engineering components MEM9.1AA, MEM9.2AA, MEM18.1AA, MEM18.2AA Highly recommended for inclusion in stream or pathway Also appropriate for inclusion in stream or pathway for AQFCertificate II in Engineering Production MEM20198 Note: Units of competency appearing in bold indicate the units of competency that form the basis for the optional HSC examination 20

21 Figure 3: Schematic representation of possible structures for HSC courses and exit qualifications available under the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework 21

22 8.4 Metal and Engineering (120 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Course Title: Stream: Hours: Possible Outcome: Course Purpose: Course Requirements: Articulation: Structure: Metal and Engineering Generic 120 indicative hours Statement of Attainment This course provides students with the foundation knowledge and introductory skills that are broadly applicable in the metal, engineering and related service industries. The course is designed to provide students with opportunities to perform entry level functions within the industry. Students must complete a mandatory work placement of 38 hours to enable on-the-job assessment and workplace contextualisation of knowledge and skills. The entry level competencies contained in the core are common to all qualifications. It is important that these outcomes be completed to enable further study and qualifications in this industry. The electives are taken from various fields of the training package and provide a general engineering pathway/qualification. Recognition of competencies requires assessment against the training package by a qualified assessor. Students must attempt a minimum of 12 industry points for this HSC course. Foundation + 2.1C12 + (embedded over full course) 2 industry points Electives Attempt 10 industry points 22

23 HSC Foundation Complete all Units of Competency Code Unit of Competency Industry Points MEM1.1FA Undertake interactive Nil workplace communication MEM1.2FA Apply principles of Occupational Embedded throughout the Health and Safety (OH&S) in work program and general environment HSC education MEM1.3FA Apply quality procedures curriculum (assessed MEM1.4FA Plan to undertake a routine task throughout the course) MEM2.1C12A Apply quality systems 2 Industry Points 2 Prerequisites apply Corequisite: 9.4B or 9.5A # Higher order related skills included in alternate electives, both should not be attempted. 12 Industry Points in Total

24 Foundation units of competency to be assessed throughout the course Electives Select at least 10 industry points Code Unit of Competency Industry Points MEM.2C11A Organise and analyse information 2 MEM2.3C11A Operate in a work-based team environment 2 MEM2.5C11A Measure with graduated devices 2 MEM2.7C10A Perform computations basic 2 MEM2.8C10A Perform computations 2 MEM2.9C10A Perform computer operations 2 MEM3.1AA# Manual production assembly 4 MEM3.3AA* Sheet and plate assembly 4 MEM3.4AA Electronic/electrical assembly (production) 8 MEM5.1AA Manual soldering/desoldering electrical/electronic components 4 MEM5.3AA Soft soldering (basic) 2 MEM5.4AA Perform routine oxyacetylene welding (fuel gas welding) 2 MEM5.5AA* Carry out mechanical cutting 2 MEM5.6AA Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 MEM5.7AA Manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging 2 MEM5.12AA Perform routine manual arc and/or gas metal arc welding 4 MEM7.5 AA* Perform general machining 8 MEM7.15AA Set NC/CNC machines/process (basic) 2 MEM7.24AA Operate and monitor machine/process 4 MEM9.1AA Draw and interpret sketch 2 MEM9.2AA Interpret technical drawing 4 MEM9.3AA* Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM9.4BA* Electrical/electronic detail drafting 8 MEM9.5AA* Basic engineering detail drafting 8 MEM9.9BA* Create 2D drawings using computer-aided design system 8 MEM9.10BA* Create 3D models using computer-aided design system 4 MEM9.11AA Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 MEM12.1AA# Use comparison and basic measuring devices 2 MEM13.1AA Perform emergency first aid 1 MEM15.1AA Perform basic statistical quality control 2 MEM15.3AA Use improvement processes in team activities 4 MEM16.1BA Give formal presentations and take part in meetings 2 MEM16.2AA Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations 4 MEM18.1AA Use hand tools 2 MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held operations 2 MEM18.55AA* Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 24

25 8.5 Metal and Engineering (180 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Course Title: Stream: Hours: Possible Outcome: Course Purpose: Course Requirements: Articulation: Structure: Metal and Engineering Generic 180 indicative hours AQF Certificate I in Engineering This course provides students with the foundation knowledge and elementary skills that are broadly applicable in the metal, engineering and related service industries. The course is designed to provide students with opportunities to perform entry level functions within the industry. Students must complete a mandatory work placement of 53.2 hours (seven working days) to enable on-the-job assessment and workplace contextualisation of knowledge and skills. The entry level competencies contained in the core are common to all qualifications. It is important that these outcomes be completed to enable further study and qualifications in this industry. The electives are taken from various fields of the training package and provide a general engineering pathway/qualification. Recognition of competencies requires assessment against the training package by a qualified assessor. Students must attempt a minimum of 18 industry points for this HSC course. Foundation + 2.1C12 + (embedded over full course) 2 industry points Electives Attempt 16 industry points 25

26 HSC Foundation Complete all Units of Competency Code Unit of Competency Industry Points MEM1.1FA Undertake interactive workplace Nil communication Embedded throughout MEM1.2FA Apply principles of Occupational the program and Health and Safety (OH&S) in work general HSC environment education MEM1.3FA Apply quality procedures curriculum (assessed MEM1.4FA Plan to undertake a routine task throughout the course) MEM2.1C12A Apply quality systems 2 Industry Points 2 Prerequisites apply Corequisite: 9.4B or 9.5A # Higher order related skills included in alternate electives, both should not be attempted. 18 Industry Points in Total

27 Electives Select at least 16 industry points Code Unit of Competency Industry Points Foundation units of competency to be assessed throughout the course MEM2.2C11A Organise and analyse information 2 MEM2.3C11A Operate in a work-based team environment 2 MEM2.5C11A Measure with graduated devices 2 MEM2.7C10A Perform computations basic 2 MEM2.8C10A Perform computations 2 MEM2.9C10A Perform computer operations 2 MEM3.1AA# Manual production assembly 4 MEM3.3AA* Sheet and plate assembly 4 MEM3.4AA Electronic/electrical assembly (production) 8 MEM5.1AA Manual soldering/desoldering electrical/electronic components 4 MEM5.3AA Soft soldering (basic) 2 MEM5.4AA Perform routine oxyacetylene welding (fuel gas welding) 2 MEM5.5AA* Carry out mechanical cutting 2 MEM5.6AA Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 MEM5.7AA Manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging 2 MEM5.12AA Perform routine manual arc and/or gas metal arc welding 4 MEM7.5 AA* Perform general machining 8 MEM7.15AA Set NC/CNC machines/process (basic) 2 MEM7.24AA Operate and monitor machine/process 4 MEM9.1AA Draw and interpret sketch 2 MEM9.2AA Interpret technical drawing 4 MEM9.3AA* Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM9.4BA Electrical/electronic detail drafting 8 MEM9.5AA* Basic engineering detail drafting 8 MEM9.9BA* Create 2D drawings using computer-aided design system 8 MEM9.10BA* Create 3D models using computer-aided design system 4 MEM9.11AA Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 MEM12.1AA# Use comparison and basic measuring devices 2 MEM13.1AA Perform emergency first aid 1 MEM15.1AA Perform basic statistical quality control 2 MEM15.3AA Use improvement processes in team activities 4 MEM16.1BA Give formal presentations and take part in meetings 2 MEM16.2AA Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations 4 MEM18.1AA Use hand tools 2 MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held operations 2 MEM18.55AA* Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 27

28 8.6 Metal and Engineering (240 Indicative Hours) Course Generic Course Title: Stream: Hours: Possible Outcome: Course Purpose: Course Requirements: Articulation: Structure: Metal and Engineering [replaces Industry Studies Metal and Engineering] Generic 240 indicative hours AQF Certificate I in Engineering and/or Statement of Attainment. This course structure allows students to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge appropriate for entry level workers in any of the sectors within the metal, engineering and related service industries. Students must complete a mandatory work placement of 76 hours to enable on-the-job assessment and workplace contextualisation of knowledge and skills. The entry level competencies contained in the core are common to all qualifications. It is important that these outcomes be completed to enable further study and qualifications in this industry. The electives are taken from various fields of the training package and provide a general engineering pathway/qualification. Recognition of competencies requires assessment against the training package by a qualified assessor. Students must attempt a minimum of 24 industry points for this HSC course. Foundation + 2.1C12 + (embedded over full course) 2 industry points Electives Attempt 22 industry points 28

29 HSC Foundation Complete all Units of Competency Code Unit of Competency Industry Points MEM1.1FA Undertake interactive workplace Nil communication Embedded throughout MEM1.2FA Apply principles of Occupational the program and Health and Safety (OH&S) in general HSC work environment education MEM1.3FA Apply quality procedures curriculum (assessed MEM1.4FA Plan to undertake a routine task throughout the course) MEM2.1C12A Apply quality systems 2 Industry Points 2 Prerequisites apply Corequisite: 9.4B or 9.5A # Higher order related skills included in alternate electives, both should not be attempted. Note: Units of competency appearing in bold indicate the units of competency that form the basis for the optional HSC examination. 24 Industry Points in Total

30 Electives Select at least 22 industry points Code Unit of Competency Industry Points Foundation units of competency to be assessed throughout the course MEM2.2C11A Organise and analyse information 2 MEM2.3C11A Operate in a work-based team environment 2 MEM2.5C11A Measure with graduated devices 2 MEM2.7C10A Perform computations basic 2 MEM2.8C10A Perform computations 2 MEM2.9C10A Perform computer operations 2 MEM3.1AA# Manual production assembly 4 MEM3.3AA* Sheet and plate assembly 4 MEM3.4AA Electronic/electrical assembly (production) 8 MEM5.1AA Manual soldering/desoldering electrical/electronic components 4 MEM5.3AA Soft soldering (basic) 2 MEM5.4AA Perform routine oxyacetylene welding (fuel gas welding) 2 MEM5.5AA* Carry out mechanical cutting 2 MEM5.6AA Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 2 MEM5.7AA Manual heating, thermal cutting and gouging 2 MEM5.12AA Perform routine manual arc and/or gas metal arc welding 4 MEM7.5 AA* Perform general machining 8 MEM7.15AA Set NC/CNC machines/process (basic) 2 MEM7.24AA Operate and monitor machine/process 4 MEM9.1AA Draw and interpret sketch 2 MEM9.2AA Interpret technical drawing 4 MEM9.3AA* Prepare basic engineering drawing 8 MEM9.4BA* Electrical/electronic detail drafting 8 MEM9.5AA* Basic engineering detail drafting 8 MEM9.9BA Create 2D drawings using computer-aided design system 8 MEM9.10BA* Create 3D models using computer-aided design system 4 MEM9.11AA Apply basic engineering design concepts 6 MEM12.1AA# Use comparison and basic measuring devices 2 MEM13.1AA Perform emergency first aid 1 MEM15.1AA Perform basic statistical quality control 2 MEM15.3AA Use improvement processes in team activities 4 MEM16.1BA Give formal presentations and take part in meetings 2 MEM16.2AA Participate in formal interviews and/or negotiations 4 MEM18.1AA Use hand tools 2 MEM18.2AA Use power tools/hand held operations 2 MEM18.55AA* Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components 3 30