Latest MEM Training Package Updates: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss

Latest MEM Training Package Updates: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss

31 October 2023 MEM Training Package Update

Acting in accordance with Guidance for Providers – Learner Transition, the Australian Skills Quality Authority approved a longer transition period for nine qualifications within the manufacturing and engineering (MEM) training package.

Qualifications with Extended Transition Period

ASQA moved the transition period for MEM20413 from 17 December 2023 to 31 January 2024. On the other hand, the regulatory body extended the transition period of the other eight MEM training products from 17 December 2023 to 31 January 2025.

The extended transition period only applies to students who have commenced training and assessment in the affected qualifications on or before 17 December 2023.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) need to ensure all students must complete and receive their qualifications by the end of the transition end date.

Alternatively, students may opt to transfer to replacement qualification before the end of the new transition period.

ASQA decided to extend the transition period for 9 MEM training products after consulting with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and the Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia (TAC WA).

ASQA also sought advice from the Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance Jobs and Skills Council regarding the transition extensions.

February 2023 MEM Training Package Update 4.0

The MEM – Manufacturing and Engineering training package release 4.0 is now live on training.gov.au! This release supersedes MEM version 3.0, which was released last 19 December 2022. The latest MEM training package update has been made and completed by Innovation and Business Skill Australia to address industry changes.

In MEM release 4.0, six qualifications were added and three were updated, while 28 units were added and one was updated. Below is the list of changes made on the latest MEM training package update:

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Action
MEM50422 – Diploma of Engineering – Non-Destructive Testing Added
MEM50522 – Diploma of Engineering – Materials Added
MEM50622 – Diploma of Engineering – Prototyping Added
MEM50722 – Diploma of Engineering – Planning Added
MEM50822 – Diploma of Applied Technologies Added
MEM60322 – Advanced Diploma of Engineering – Planning Added
MEM30522 – Certificate III in Engineering – Technical Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM30505 – Certificate III in Engineering – Technical
MEM40422 – Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM40412 – Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
MEM80122 – Graduate Diploma of Engineering Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM80112 – Graduate Diploma of Engineering

Units of Competency

Units Action
MEM234039 – Provide technical support for prototyping in large engineering and fabrication projects Added
MEM234040 – Plan space allocation for large steel based fabrication and construction projects Added
MEM234041 – Manage steel supply for major fabrication projects Added
MEM24014 – Perform thermography tests Added
MEM24015 – Perform digital and computed radiography Added
MEM24016 – Perform eddy current array tests Added
MEM24017 – Perform visual testing to non-destructive testing standards Added
MEM24018 – Perform advanced ultrasonic testing Added
MEM24019 – Apply codes and standards to non-destructive testing Added
MEM24020 – Apply materials technology principles to non-destructive tests Added
MEM29001 – Work in Industry 4.0 Added
MEM29002 – Commission a cyber-physical system Added
MEM29003 – Apply CAD and CAM technologies in an Industry 4.0 workplace Added
MEM29004 – Analyse and problem solve a PLC based industrial control system Added
MEM29005 – Diagnose faults in digital control systems Added
MEM29006 – Use a SCADA system to assist Industry 4.0 operations in manufacturing and engineering Added
MEM29007 – Apply networking technology principles for manufacturing and engineering applications Added
MEM29008 – Analyse and manage data in cloud-based systems Added
MEM29009 – Prepare, configure and test collaborative robots for industrial operations Added
MEM29010 – Plan and implement preventative maintenance procedures in an Industry 4.0 manufacturing workplace Added
MEM29011 – Develop a business case for Industry 4.0 implementation in a workplace Added
MEM29012 – Access and use a digital twin for operational purposes Added
MEM29013 – Integrate sensors into digital manufacturing processes Added
MEM48030 – Apply materials selection analysis techniques Added
MEM48031 – Select ceramic and glass materials for engineering and manufacturing applications Added
MEM48032 – Select composite materials for engineering and manufacturing applications Added
MEM48033 – Apply chemistry principles to materials used in manufacturing and engineering processes Added
MEM48034 – Apply efficient materials management techniques to composite manufacturing operations Added
MEM04031 – Develop and manufacture flat back wood patterns Updated from release 1 to release 2

How Can Your RTO Adapt to the Latest MEM Training Package Updates?

The recent MEM training package updates require RTOs to revise their curriculum and students to take updated courses. Here are steps your RTO can take to keep pace with the changes in release 4.0 of the MEM training package update:

  • Include the latest MEM training package in your RTO’s scope of registration by updating your qualifications and units of competency.
  • Ensure compliance during the 12-month transition period by monitoring the use of appropriate RTO resources.
  • Arrange for students enrolled in removed units and qualifications to complete their training within the designated period.
  • Expand your RTO’s scope by requesting to include new, different qualifications and units of competency.

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