METAL AND ENGINEERING TRAINING
PACKAGE REVIEW
FUTURE DIRECTIONS FROM THE
SCOPING REPORT
March 2012
AIM OF THIS PRESENTATION
1. To facilitate discussion on the future
strategic direction of the MEM Review
2. To outline the outcomes of consultations
during the Scoping Stage
3. To present a future program of MEM work
for consideration and discussion
“BROAD BRUSH” RESULTS OF SCOPING
 No real call for radical change to the basic structure of the MEM
Training Package
 Support for MEM structural elements including:
 Use of points for non –technician units and qualifications
 Retention of broad-based qualifications with relatively few core units and
significant elective choice
 Core units primarily covering generic underpinning skills.
 Retention of prerequisites
 Concept of current allocation of units into groups in qualifications based on
the previous concept of banding
“BROAD BRUSH” RESULTS OF
SCOPING (2)
 A lack of consistency in responses in relation to:
 multiple prerequisite pathways
 Concept of dual banded units
 Support for continued editing of “critical trade” units to clarify trade
focus
 Significant calls for:
 example /typical elective pathways
 advice on progression between qualifications
 provision of more explanatory material
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
 All MEM units will need significant editing / rewriting to
meet latest policy requirements for inclusion in a new MEM
Training Package
 For each unit this work may require additional required
skills and knowledge, evidence guide, etc. information even if
the content of the unit does not need updating/changing
 This work is not optional and is not the focus of this
presentation but needs to be taken into account when
considering a work plan for the Review
OTHER TASKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN
IRRESPECTIVE OF STRATEGY OPTIONS
 Development of new licensed electrician, & refrigeration trade
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qualifications
Consideration of new content suggestions
Review of existing content
Review of Core
Review of packaging rules
Review of multiple prerequisite pathways
Redevelopment of Diploma and Advanced Diploma technician
qualifications
New CAD/Drafting qualifications and units
STRATEGY OPTIONS
FROM HERE
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
OPTION 1: FINE TUNING OR
“STEADY AS SHE GOES”
 Maintain current structures
 Only address changes that have been specifically identified i.e.:
 Changes requested in consultations and responses in
scoping
 Changes in response to policy developments and regulatory
requirements
 Builds on current familiarity and support for MEM
STEADY AS SHE GOES OPTION
PROS:
 Reassures those that rely on the familiarity of the current MEM Training
Package
 Allows some new content but most change would be in technician areas or
areas motivated by regulatory changes
 Maximises current broad based approach
CONS:
 Harder to sell as looking to the future – is more reactive
 Doesn’t provide an obvious response to current economic and
technological pressures such as the two speed economy, skill shortages, and
new and emerging industries that may require new or refocused MEM trade
and technical skills (e.g. CSG, Defence projects etc.)
OPTION 2: RE-INVIGORATION
 Stronger focus on the future while keeping current
strengths
 Recognise MEM’s traditional role as a facilitator and leader
of bi-partite training related changes to improve
productivity
 Recognise calls for more guidance, more pathways, more
explanatory material, more qualifications, as also evidence
of difficulty of some users are having in matching MEM05 to
their needs
WHAT IS MEANT BY RE-INVIGORATION
 Recognition of MEM’s role in:
1.
2.
3.
Work preparatory training
Skilled worker entry level training
Facilitation of career pathways and up-skilling through progression training
 All current MEM qualifications can be categorised as intended for either a 1 or
2 role
 Need to recognise that the current MEM05 does 2 better than 1 or 3
 Recognition that the degree of change required to meet policy and regulatory
required changes (e.g. in electrical trade area) create an opportunity and not
just a challenge
FUTURE MEM STRATEGY CONCEPTS
 Three levels of products:
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Work preparatory:
Products may be targeted to both school and VET systems
and are not aligned to full industry competence but ready
an individual for initial employment and further training
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Skilled worker qualifications:
the first level aligned to sector occupation / job
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Extension training qualifications:
a progression from the skilled worker qualification.
TWO –PRONGED RE-INVIGORATION
STRATEGY
1.
Further improve work preparatory and entry level training
2.
Re- organise MEM progression training to:
 Explicitly recognise growth areas
 Incorporate latest technologies
 Simplify structures
 Encourage skill development
PROACTIVE STRATEGY OPTION
PROS:
 Can be sold as responsive & provides leadership
 Future looking while building on current support base
 Continues to provide solid all round training in key
entry areas of traineeship, apprenticeship and cadetship
CONS:
 Bigger job
 May encourage push for separate qualifications from
different sectors
ANALYSIS AND
DETAILS
PRODUCTION
Current
 Progression mostly dependent on
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additional technical skills
Strong demand for non MEM
qualifications e.g. Process
Manufacturing and Competitive
Manufacturing (now CSP)
qualifications
Progression requires companies and
learners to separate out technical
(MEM) and non –technical (e.g. CSP)
skill strategies
Confusion over two AQF 2
production qualifications
Result is that production entry level
training works better than
production up- skilling training
Proposed
 Greater access to CSP skills, for application
with technical skills
 Progression emphasis to be supported
through:
 updating of packaging of underpinning
skills
 Inclusion of CSP units e.g. to adapt,
contribute to projects, work with
others, provide customer service,
understand quality, communicate well
 Review of production technical units to
capture any technology changes and
new sectors
 Clearer advice on targeting of production
qualifications
PRODUCTION PATHWAY
PROPOSED
CURRENT
Extension
qualifications
Certificate III in Engineering
– Production Systems
Certificate III in Boating
Services
Certificate II in EngineeringProduction Technology
Extension
qualifications
Certificate III in Engineering
– Production Systems
Certificate III in Boating
Services
Certificate II in EngineeringProduction Technology
Engineering
Production Skilled worker
entry
qualifications
Work
preparatory
programs
Certificate II in Engineering
Certificate II in Boating
Services
Engineering
Production Skilled worker
entry
qualifications
Work
preparatory
programs
Certificate II in Engineering
Certificate II in Boating
Services
Certificate I in Engineering
Certificate I in Boating
Services
Certificate II in
Manufacturing Technology
To be decided ( i.e. awaiting
MSA advice)
TRADE PATHWAYS
Current
 Support for current apprenticeship
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related Certificate III qualifications as
entry skilled worker training
Certificate III - Electrical /Electronic
qualification will need rewrite
because of attitude of regulators
Majority of tradespersons are
employed at the special class level or
higher
Lack of obvious and targeted
pathways for post-trade skill
development
Growing call for higher trade skills
that address economic and
technology priorities
Proposed
 New electrical and electronic Certificate
III trade related qualifications for
regulatory requirements
 Addition of new and targeted Certificate
IV qualifications to address post trade
specialist skills needs in areas identified as
economic priorities e.g.
 Resources Infrastructure Systems and
Equipment
 Defence Systems and Equipment
 Rapid and emerging technologies (rapid
prototyping and other additive technologies)
 Sustainability systems
 Establish clearer pathways advice for
progression through trade, technician and
professional occupations
TRADE PATHWAYS - CURRENT
Extension qualifications
Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
Certificate IV in Engineering
Engineering Trades Skilled worker qualifications
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical
Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication
Certificate III in Engineering – Jewellery
Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
Certificate III in Engineering – Marine Craft
Certificate III in Engineering – Locksmithing
Certificate III in Engineering – Boating Services
Work preparatory programs
Certificate I in Engineering
TRADE PATHWAYS - PROPOSED
Extension
qualifications
Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
Certificate IV in Engineering
Certificate IV in Boating Services
Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery Manufacture
Certificate IV in Access Control (Locksmithing)
Qualifications/streams/skill sets:
 Resources Infrastructure Systems and Equipment
 Defence Systems and Equipment
 Licensed Electrical Mechanic and instrumentation
 Contemporary Manufacturing technologies e.g.:
o Additive technologies
o Emerging technologies
o Sustainability related engineering
TRADE PATHWAYS - PROPOSED
Engineering Trades Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication
Base qualifications Certificate III in Engineering – Jewellery
Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and Repair
Certificate III in Engineering – Marine Craft
Certificate III in Engineering – Locksmithing
Certificate III in Engineering – Boating Services
Certificate III in Engineering – Licensed Electrical Mechanic
Certificate III in Engineering – Licensed Electrical Fitter
Certificate III in Engineering – Electronics and instrumentation
Certificate III in Engineering – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Certificate III in Marine Surveying
Work preparatory
programs
To be decided
TRADE PROGRESSION PRIORITIES
 Mining & resources engineering (mechanical & fabrication)
 Defence Industries (communications, logistics, materials, technology
etc.)
 Electronic & communication technologies (emphasis on control
technology, systems integration and human – machine interfaces
etc.)
 Sustainability related engineering
TECHNICIAN / PARAPROFESSIONAL
PATHWAYS
Current
Proposed
Extension
qualifications
Vocational Graduate
Diploma of Engineering
Advanced Diploma of
Engineering
Extension qualifications
Engineering Technician
Skilled worker
qualifications
Diploma of Engineering –
Technical
Certificate III in Engineering
- Technical
Engineering Technician Base qualifications
Engineering Technician
- Work preparatory
programs
Certificate I in Engineering
Engineering Technician Work preparatory
programs
Vocational Graduate
Diploma of Engineering
Advanced Diploma of
Engineering
Qualifications/skill sets:
 Resources sector
 Defence
 Metallurgy
 Modern
Manufacturing
 Civil/Structural
Engineering
 NDT
Diploma of Engineering –
Technical
Certificate III in
Engineering
- Technical
Certificate IV in Detail
Drafting
Certificate I in
Engineering
RE-INVIGORATE HOW?
New pathways for modern operations
Provide more development units that build on a solid grounding of
the basics, and progress to skills and outcomes that target
specialised industry needs.
Development options include:
 New qualifications
 New units
 New streams or skill sets
 New explanatory advice
FIELDS
Maintenance &
Diagnostics
Installation &
Commissioning
Casting & Moulding
Machine & Process
Operations
Planning
Surface
Finishing
Occupational
Health & Safety
Drawing, Drafting
& Design
Metal & Engineering
Competency
Standards
Quality
FIELDS
Measurement
Refrigeration &
Air Conditioning
Materials
Handling
Fabrication
Core
Foundation
Forging
Training
Communication
Assembly
FIELDS
Jewellery
Boat Building
Locksmithing
Watchmaking
Metal & Engineering
Competency
Standards
FIELDS
Surface Finishing