Commissioner's Information Bulletin 698
Engineering - Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services
Date of effect: 30 October 2020
Updated: 13 November 2020
In this Commissioner's Information Bulletin (CIB) two additional School Based Apprenticeships (SBAs) are added for the Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) launch. The apprenticeship vocations are:
- Engineering - Fabrication
- Engineering - Mechanical
The associated qualifications MEM30319 and MEM30219 and are located in the MEMv2.0 Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package.
Please note additional information regarding RTO training and assessment requirements from the companion volume.
There are no changes to the remaining vocations.
Superseded bulletin
This Commissioner's Information Bulletin supersedes CIB 689.
On this page:
Vocational Training Orders (VTOs)
Apprenticeships
- Engineering
- Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade
- Engineering - Composites
- Engineering - Electrical/Electronic
- Engineering - Fabrication ^
- Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
- Engineering - Jewellery Manufacture
- Engineering - Locksmithing
- Engineering - Marine Craft Construction
- Engineering - Mechanical ^
- Engineering - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Engineering - Toolmaking Trade
- Engineering - Watch and Clock Service and Repair
Traineeships
Qualifications, structure and packaging
Transition arrangements
Part-time apprenticeships
Competency based completion provisions for apprentices
Competency based completion
Industrial arrangements
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Licensing and regulatory arrangements
Registered training organisations
Funding arrangements
Enquiries
To sign up an apprentice or trainee call 1300 363 83. To find a job in an apprenticeship or traineeship search here.
For implementation of new pathways in relation to this Training Package profile please contact Leon Drury NSW ITAB Mobile: 0414 912 383.
David Collins
The Commissioner for Vocational Training
Job descriptions
Apprenticeships
Engineering Certificate IV level apprentices may be seeking to expand on lower level competencies to expand their knowledge and skills through a higher level apprenticeship. At the core level, they will learn to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
In mechanical, electrical/electronic or fabrication trade disciplines, the job roles may include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of equipment and machinery, the fabrication of structures and assemblies, manufacture of sheet metal work, as well as use of relevant machinery, equipment and joining techniques.
Diploma level apprentices may be existing engineering tradespersons who choose to gain a higher level qualification in the manufacturing, engineering or related industries. They will gain skills and knowledge in:
- workplace communication
- occupational health and safety processes
- quality procedures systems and planning
- engineering measurement, computations and computer technology
Apprentices will also achieve advanced industry- specific skills in welding, boilermaking, metal casting, patternmaking, metal machining, maintenance and diagnostics and electrotechnology, according to the apprentice’s current or intended employment.
Casting Moulding apprentices will gain core competencies to:
- producing sand moulds by hand and/or use moulding machines
- pour and trim castings and operate monitor melting furnaces
- Interpret technical drawing and undertake manual handling
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- plan, organise and communicate information
- use power tools/hand held operations
- manage computing technology
In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles may include dye casting, preparing and producing moulds, performing manual heating and thermal cutting, operating mobile load shifting equipment forging and the use of related computer controlled equipment.
Composites apprentices will learn to:
- lay composites
- select and use materials and components for composite products
- handle, use and store materials and components used in composites
- undertake repairs and modifications to composite components
- undertake repairs and modifications using composites
- adjust resin chemicals for composite products and conditions
- select and use joining techniques
Upon graduation, apprentices may work in composites manufacturing or repair. The composites tradesperson may work in an aerospace, civil construction, general manufacturing, marine, vehicle or other organisation as a composites specialist.
Electrical/Electronic apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
Working in manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the job roles may include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of electrical and electronic devices systems.
Fabrication apprentices will gain core competencies to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles would include metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.
Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- commission of mobile and stationary plant servicing: diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance
- may diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits and electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant equipment
- maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant
- diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant
- apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks
- diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
Apprentices’ work in roles which may include: design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment.
Jewellery Manufacture apprentices may work as jeweller or jewellery designers for a retailer or manufacturer.
They will learn to apply engineering principles in:
- designing and manufacturing individual pieces of jewellery using a wide range of materials, techniques and procedures
- diagnosing and correcting jewellery flaws and faults
- designing creatively in order to meet the changing needs of society from national identity and cultural trends, to personal adornment and aesthetics, socio-economic factors and tourism
Locksmithing apprentices will gain the technical skills and knowledge required by locksmiths, including how to apply engineering principles to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
They will also learn how to install and repair locks and related equipment.
Marine Craft Construction apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
They will then acquire specific industry skills in a marine craft construction trade area.
Upon graduation, apprentices may be employed in the boat manufacturing industry as a boat builder or in the boat repair industry as a boat repairer.
Engineering - Mechanical apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
In manufacturing and engineering related sectors, the work roles would include the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of mechanical equipment.
Engineering - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- perform engineering measurements and computations
- apply occupational health and safety principles
- apply quality systems and procedures
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- manage computing technology
The specialist trade elective units apply to the manufacturing and engineering sector the skills associated with this qualification apply to a wide range HVAC/R work, including assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Engineering – Tool Making apprentices, at the core level, will learn to:
- perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing
- perform general machining, lathe operations, milling operations and grinding operations
- interpret technical drawing and undertake precision mechanical measurements and computations
- undertake manual handling and apply occupational health and safety principles
- use hand tools and tools for precision work
- apply quality systems and procedures
- Dismantle, replace and assessable engineering components
- work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
- participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- organise and communicate information
- interact with computing technology
- They will then undertake specialist trade elective units.
The achievement of competencies will be acquired through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies in the manufacturing and engineering related sectors
Watch and Clock Service and Repair apprentices will gain competencies in the disassembly, assembly, installation, adjustment, replacement, modification, testing, fault-finding, and maintenance and service of watch and clock cases, mechanisms and other relevant components.
They may also learn to manufacture watch and clock components and set up and operate a horological workshop or a service centre.
Upon graduation, apprentices may be employed in a variety of watch and clock service related businesses, including retail stores, manufacturer service centres and specialist watch and clock service and repair businesses, and including self employment.
Traineeships
Engineering Applied Technologies Diploma individuals gain the skills and knowledge to use digitalisation techniques that merge the traditional and emerging technologies, from product design through to manufacture.
They use a systems approach to troubleshoot every aspect of the ‘smart factory’ and they incorporate concepts of innovation and change to achieve tangible outcomes. They have extensive knowledge of Industry 4.0, customisation, and product life cycle management.
Possible job/titles roles may include:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Cyber-Physical Systems Technologist
- Digital Technologist
- Industry 4.0 Systems Technician
- Internet of Things Data Technician.
Engineering Boating Services Certificates II, III and IV traineeships are for people who want to work in the recreational boating industry engaged in the design manufacture, maintenance, service and repair, transport, crewing, storage, marketing, management or retailing of boats and boating products. Trainees will learn to maintain, service and repair boats and work safely in a marina, slipway, boat building facility and marine dealership. Trainees may be employed as Marina hand, general purpose yard hand in marina or slipway operation or boat building facility or in a general boating or boating products retail organisation.
Engineering Drafting traineeship at Certificate IV level covers the skills and knowledge required for a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering or manufacturing work environment. The qualification may be packaged to meet the specific needs of drafting in mechanical and machine construction and maintenance, steel fabrication, other fabrication services and assembly, mechanical services, electrical services, fluid power, piping assembly, and so on.
Trainees will be required to produce detail drawings according to engineering design intent and required Australian Standards (AS). Skills required include use of computer-aided design (CAD) software functions and ability to apply industry and discipline specific knowledge to produce models, drawings and schematics for specialised engineering-related areas of industry. Skills required include knowledge of engineering principles for the specialised area as well as mathematics together with appropriate drafting skills. The qualification applies to drawings produced to specifications required by designers and to all relevant standards, including AS 1100.101-1992 Technical drawing - General principles. Skills covered may also include information gathering, such as on-site visits, calculations, consultations and research.
Generalist traineeships at Certificate II level will enable employment at the basic production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Trainees will learn:
- effective workplace communication
- occupational health and safety principles
- quality procedures systems and planning
- industry specific skills relevant to their current or intended employment.
Generalist traineeships at Advanced Diploma level will enable employment at an engineering associate level, involving tasks such as engineering design, engineering management and project management. Trainees will gain compulsory competencies in:
- organising and analysing information
- interacting with computing technology
- selecting engineering materials
With electives, they may specialise in areas such as mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance, aeronautics and avionics.
Advanced Jewellery Manufacture traineeships at Certificate IV level are for people who are existing jewellery tradespersons or apprentices in a jewellery-related trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. Trainees will develop additional skills associated with the jewellery trade such as gem setting, engraving or jewellery manufacturing skills as required in jewellery manufacturing and retail and wholesale jewellery enterprises. Trainees can be employed as Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson - Level II in jewellery-related disciplines, Jeweller Tradesperson Special Class, or related classification depending on the Award or Agreement.
Production systems traineeships are for people who want to work at the production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Trainees will learn:
- effective workplace communication
- occupational health and safety principles
- quality procedures systems and planning
- engineering measurement, computations and computer technology
- industry specific skills relevant to their current or intended employment
Production technology traineeships are for people who want to work at the intermediate production operator level in manufacturing, engineering and related industry areas. Trainees will learn:
- effective workplace communication
- occupational health and safety principles
- application of quality systems and procedures
- how to provide on the job training
- application of sustainable work practices
- industry specific skills relevant to their current or intended employment
Traineeships in Technical aspects of engineering at Certificate III level are for people who seek employment in technical (non-trade) occupations such as CAD drafter, production scheduler or engineering assistant. Trainees will gain competencies in:
- organising and communicating information
- interacting with computing technology
- participating in environmentally sustainable work practices
With electives, skills will be gained in areas related to current or intended employment, including CAD, drafting, quality assurance, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and basic non-destructive testing.
Traineeships in Technical aspects of engineering at Diploma level are for people seeking employment in the metal and engineering industry in occupations at engineering technician level carrying out tasks such as engineering design and quality control/assurance monitoring. Trainees will further their training from Certificate III level and also learn to:
- select common engineering materials
- apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related
environment
With electives, trainees may specialise in areas relevant to their current or intended employment, such as CAD, drafting, quality control/assurance, basic fluid power, basic mechanical design, production scheduling, cost estimating and non-destructive testing.
Competency Based Progression
Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 12 months or part-time nominal term of 18 months – reduced from a full-time nominal terms of 48 months where the apprentice holds the lower level qualification specified in the VTO.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows.
| Stage of apprenticeship | Entry, progression and exit requirements |
| Apprentices enter Stage 4 | |
Exit |
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For apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 48 months or part-time nominal term of 72 months – direct entry
The rate of progress will be determined as follows.
| Stage of apprenticeship | Entry, progression and exit requirements |
| Stage 1 | Nil entry requirements |
Progression to Stage 2 |
Full-time, part-time and school based part-time apprentices progress to Stage 2:
or
and
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Progression to Stage 3 |
Full-time and part-time apprentices progress to Stage 3:
or
and
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Progression to Stage 4 |
Full-time and part-time apprentices progress to Stage 4:
or
and
|
Exit |
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Apprenticeships
Engineering - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualifications | |
| Terms of apprenticeships | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based |
The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary periods | Where the nominal term is:
|
Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 30 October 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
School based |
MEM31719 Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding Trade The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Composites - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade) |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
School based |
MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade) The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering Electrical/Electronic - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Qualification | MEM30405 Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30405 Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Fabrication - Apprenticeship ^
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 13 November 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) ^ The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 30 October 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
School based |
MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Jewellery Manufacture - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Locksmithing - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 18 September 2019 |
| Qualification | MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Marine Craft Construction - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 18 September 2019 |
| Qualification | MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships. Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Mechanical - Apprenticeship ^
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 13 November 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships. Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. Educational Pathways Pilot Program (EPPP) ^ The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 50 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 30 October 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
School based |
MEM31319 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Toolmaking Trade - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 30 October 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships.
Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
School based |
MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking Trade The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Watch and Clock Service and Repair - Apprenticeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 24 August 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair |
| Terms of apprenticeship | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships. Note: Apprentices are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| School based | MEM31019 Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Traineeships
Engineering - Applied Technologies - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 29 January 2020 |
| Qualifications | |
| Terms of traineeships | Full-time:
Part-time:
See part-time apprenticeships and traineeships. For an explanation of how to apply the competency based progression model to the apprenticeship, click here. |
| Probationary periods | 3 months |
Engineering - Boating Services - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 27 October 2006 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualifications | |
| Terms of traineeships | Full-time:
Part-time: |
| School based | MEM20305 Certificate II in Boating Services The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary periods | Where the nominal term is:
|
| Competency outcomes | See MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package |
Engineering - Drafting - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 18 January 2013 |
| Qualification | MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering - Drafting |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - General - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 8 June 2012 |
| Updated | 12 April 2013 |
| Qualifications | |
| Terms of traineeships | Full-time:
Part-time: |
| School based | MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 100 days of on-the-job training. |
| Probationary periods | Where the nominal term is:
|
Engineering - Jewellery Manufacture - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 18 January 2013 |
| Qualification | MEM40311 Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture |
Terms of traineeship |
Full-time:
|
| Probationary periods | Where the nominal term is:
|
Engineering - Production Systems - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 8 June 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems |
| Terms of traineeship | Full-time:
Part-time: |
| Probationary period | 3 months |
Engineering - Production Technology - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 8 June 2012 |
| Updated | 8 May 2020 |
| Qualification | MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology |
| Terms of traineeship | Full-time:
Part-time: |
| Probationary period | 2 months |
Engineering - Technical - Traineeship
Vocational Training Order
| Date of effect | 8 June 2012 |
| Updated | 12 April 2013 |
| Qualifications | |
Terms of traineeships |
Full-time:
Part-time: |
| Probationary periods | Where the nominal term is:
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