Why is this qualification linked to an award?

Because it was built that way. The register states MEM20105 was specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirement specified in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award for Engineering/manufacturing Employees at Level III.

What does "30 points" mean?

The MEM package weights units by size rather than counting them. You complete the five core units, then electives worth at least 30 points between them - so the number of units varies depending on which ones you pick.

Can I use units from another training package?

Up to 6 points' worth, provided those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II level. The rest must come from the MEM elective list.

Are there entry requirements?

The register records entry requirements as not applicable, and no licensing or certification requirements apply to the qualification itself.

What does it cost and how long does it take?

Both are set by each provider and are not published on the national register. The register notes the packaging assumes a combination of on and off the job learning, which usually means employment alongside study.

MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering

About this qualification

MEM20105 is tied directly to industrial award classification, which almost nothing else in this directory is. The register states it “covers the skills and knowledge required of workers employed as Engineering/manufacturing Employees — Level III as defined in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award”, and was “specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirement specified in the Award”.

In plain terms: this qualification exists because an industrial award requires it. That is a different reason to hold a qualification than most, and it is worth knowing if you are being asked to complete it by an employer.

It is packaged unusually too — five core units, then electives to the value of at least 30 points rather than a fixed number of units. Points attached to prerequisites count toward the total, and up to 6 points may come from other endorsed training packages.

The register also notes the packaging assumes competency is developed through a combination of on and off the job learning.

Roles it maps to

Roles described on the national register for MEM20105.

Engineering Employee — Level III Production Worker Manufacturing Operator Assembler

Where it sits

Where MEM20105 sits in the Manufacturing and Engineering package.

Certificate II · you are hereMEM20105 Engineering
Certificate IIIMEM30619 Jewellery Manufacture
Certificate IVMEM40322 Advanced Jewellery Manufacture

What it covers

5Core units

30Elective points

All five core units, plus elective units to the value of at least 30 points. Points attached to prerequisite units count toward the total, and up to 6 points may be drawn from other endorsed training packages or accredited courses at Certificate II level.

The five core units, required by everyone:

MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

For a full list of elective units, visit training.gov.au →

Frequently asked questions

Why is this qualification linked to an award?: Because it was built that way. The register states MEM20105 was specifically developed to reflect the minimum training requirement specified in the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award for Engineering/manufacturing Employees at Level III.
What does “30 points” mean?: The MEM package weights units by size rather than counting them. You complete the five core units, then electives worth at least 30 points between them — so the number of units varies depending on which ones you pick.
Can I use units from another training package?: Up to 6 points' worth, provided those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II level. The rest must come from the MEM elective list.
Are there entry requirements?: The register records entry requirements as not applicable, and no licensing or certification requirements apply to the qualification itself.
What does it cost and how long does it take?: Both are set by each provider and are not published on the national register. The register notes the packaging assumes a combination of on and off the job learning, which usually means employment alongside study.

Other registered providers

Filtered by where each provider is based, not where they can deliver.

QLD

MinRes Training InstituteRTO 40727

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

TAFE NSWRTO 90003

Deliver and assess · NSW
QLD

TAFE QueenslandRTO 0275

Deliver and assess · National
WA

North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786

Deliver and assess · WA
QLD

AshtrailRTO 6139

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Intech Institute of Technology Pty LtdRTO 30100

Deliver and assess · NSW, QLD, VIC, SA
QLD

Axial TrainingRTO 2437

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Australian Skills GroupRTO 32519

Deliver and assess · NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, TAS, NT, ACT
VIC

Central Highlands Group Training IncRTO 3683

Deliver and assess · VIC
QLD

FAST START PTY LTDRTO 52502

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Outsource Institute of Technology Pty LtdRTO 31560

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Challenge Employment & TrainingRTO 5388

Deliver and assess · QLD
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