Competency list
AUM5301A
Produce Drawings Manually
40.00 hr
Produce drawings, using manual drafting techniques, required in the design, development and production of bus/truck/trailers and engineering components.
BSBPMG406A
Apply Communications Management Techniques
40.00 hr
This unit specifies the outcomes required to provide a critical link between people, ideas and information at all stages in the project lifecycle. It covers assisting the project team to plan communications, facilitating information flow, communicating information related to the project, and reviewing communications.
BSBPM507A
Manage Project Communications
40.00 hr
This unit specifies the outcomes required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communications management ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. It aids in decision making and the control of informal communication networks to facilitate the achievement of project objectives.
BSBFLM505B
Manage Operational Plan
60.00 hr
This unit specifies the outcomes required to develop and monitor the implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans. Management at a strategic level requires systems and procedures to be developed and implemented to facilitate the organisation's operational plan.
RIICC508A
Prepare Detailed Design Of Rural Roads
100.00 hr
ICAITU006C
Operate Computing Packages
This unit defines the competency required to identify, select and correctly operate desktop applications for a range of purposes.
VBN769
Perform Basic Machining Processes
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic machining operations under supervision. This involves setting up and machining components by using lathes, milling machines, cut off saws, pedestal grinders and fixed position drilling machines. Marking out skills are also included as necessary in the machining process.
VBN770
Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to basic fabrication tasks under supervision. This involves using appropriate machinery and applying associated fabrication and assembly techniques to the fabrications process.
VBN773
Produce Basic Engineering Sketches And Drawings
20.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required in the identification, selection and interpretation of a drawing or sketch, and the preparation of sketches and drawings.
VBN776
Use Basic Engineering Concepts To Plan The Manufacture Of Engineering Components
20.00 hr
VBN777
Handle Engineering Materials
20.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to safely handle materials in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements and enterprise procedures. This involves using manual handling techniques, operating mechanical handling equipment and handling industrial chemicals and materials.
VBN779
Perform Cutting, Grinding And Turning Operations
60.00 hr
VBN780
Form, Bend And Shape Engineering Materials
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce a range of basic engineering components and products using basic fabrication techniques. This involves identifying the required manufacturing methods, planning the operations, preparing materials and equipment, producing components and assembling components. The unit is intended to develop the basic skills and techniques attained through the prerequisite fabrication units.
VBN782
Perform Basic Welding And Thermal Cutting Processes To Fabricate Engineering Structures
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to perform: basic welding using manual metal arc welding (MMAW); basic welding using gas metal arc welding (GMAW), basic thermal cutting using fuel gas equipment. This involves identifying the welding/cutting requirements, preparing materials and equipment, welding and cutting components. Welding is routine and where the welding quality is not required to meet an Australian Standard or equivalent. Fillet and butt welds would typically be performed on low carbon/mild steels. Thermal cutting is manual straight line cutting.
VBN790
Produce Engineering Components By Programming And Operating Cnc Manufacturing Cells
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce engineering components by programming and operating CNC manufacturing cells. This involves planning, programming, producing and monitoring CNC machine operations. This work is typically carried out as part of a production team.
VBP228
Apply Mathematical Solutions To Engineering Problems
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply mathematical concepts and methods that are common to all engineering fields. This includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, equations, functions, graphs and the use of scientific calculators but does not include differential and integral calculus.
VBP230
Apply Scientific Principles To Engineering Problems
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply scientific principles to solve problems common to all engineering fields. This includes quantities and units, vector and scalar quantities, kinematics dynamics, heat and temperature, constitution of matter and error and uncertainty.
VBP231
Apply Principles Of Mechanics To Engineering Problems
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply mechanics concepts and principles to solve problems common to all engineering fields. This includes forces, moments, friction and frames.
VBP232
Apply Principles Of Strength Of Materials To Engineering Problems
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply principles of strength of materials to standard engineering problems. This includes stress strain, deformation, and properties of sections, shear force and testing.
VBP235
Use 2d Computer Aided Drafting Systems
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply Computer Aided Drafting using 2D techniques for engineering applications. This includes complex and advanced applications of Computer Aided Drafting systems.
VBP236
Use Advanced 2d & 3d Computer Aided Drafting Techniques
80.00 hr
VBP237
Apply Computer Based Solid Modeling Techniques
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply modelling techniques to three-dimensional drawings to create models of solid objects for computer processing and presentation purposes. This includes applications in CAD, computer graphics and animation, Rapid prototyping, medical testing, and visualisation of scientific research.
VBP238
Annotate & Create Assemblies Using Solid Models
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply modelling techniques to create 3D solid model assemblies for computer processing and presentation purposes. This includes applications in CAD, computer graphics and animation, Rapid prototyping, medical testing, and visualisation of scientific research.
VBP240
Use Extended Features Of CAD
40.00 hr
VBP241
Manage CADSystems
40.00 hr
VBP250
Set Up Manufacturing Processes For Engineering Applications
40.00 hr
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to select and set up principal methods of manufacturing in the manufacturing industry, including metal forming operations, fabrication, powder metallurgy, machine tools and CNC.
VBP252
Apply Computer Aided Manufacturing (Cam) Processes
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to access a CAM software package, create or recall a CAD/CAM drawing, generate a 2D CAM code file, produce the basic CNC code and produce a work piece on a CNC machine tool.
VBP253
Apply Computer Aided Manufacturing (Cam) 2d Programming
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce 2D CAM and NC programs for CNC machines. The programs should incorporate the 2D features of both the software package and CNC controller.
VBP255
Program a 3d Milling Machine Centre
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce basic 3D CAM and NC programs for a CNC milling centre.
VBP256
Program 4th Axis Applications
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce basic CAM and NC programs for 4 axis machining centres and Mill Turn lathes.
VBP257
Create Advanced Programs For Cnc Machine Centres
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce dvanced 3D CAD/CAM and NC programs for 4 and/or 5 axes CNC machining centres.
VBP263
Apply Basic Principles Of Materials Science To Engineering Applications
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply basic principles of materials science to engineering problems applications. It involves testing of materials to evaluate the engineering properties of materials and includes the recognition of common materials used in engineering, the classification of materials, the properties of materials and the factors that influence those properties.
VBP265
Plan For The Implementation Of Mechanical Drive Systems
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to plan for the implementation of mechanical drive systems. This includes using catalogues and drawing of components including shafts, couplings, belts, chains, gears variable speed drives, brakes, clutches, bearings, winch equipment, reciprocating drives/linear to rotational
VBP266
Apply Fluid Mechanic Principles In Mechanical Engineering
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply fluid mechanic principles in mechanical engineering. This includes the principles and applications of fluids, fluid components, fluid status, fluid flow, fluid power, and forces developed by flow in fluids. To perform calculations to determine changes, forces etc. fluid flow and headloss in pipes and through open channels, to determine operational aspects of a pump in a system and to describe the basic types of fluid machinery.
VBP267
Set Up Fluid Power Controlled Engineering Systems
80.00 hr
VBP268
Design Fluid Power Controlled Engineering Systems
60.00 hr
VBP269
Apply Hydraulic Principles In Engineering
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply hydraulic principles in engineering. It involves the operation, maintenance and construction of hydraulic system and machine control circuitry
VBP270
Apply Pneumatic Principles In Engineering
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply pneumatic principles in engineering. It involves the operation, maintenance and construction of pneumatic system and machine control circuitry.
VBP274
Design Mechanical Engineering Systems
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design mechanical engineering systems. This includes use of codes, catalogues and design handbooks to extract information to make appropriate calculations and/or selections. This is based on skills encompassing project management, client liaison, design options, tender documentation and technical reporting.
VBP278
Design Mechanical Machines
80.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design rotating machines, using catalogues and standard machine designs.
VBP279
Implement Site Investigation Procedures
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply site investigation procedures and geological studies, through an understanding of engineering soils, major rock and mineral types, in accordance with AS 1726. This includes tests that are common to the behaviour of engineering soils, in accordance with AS 1289.
VBP280
Apply Construction Principles To Civil Engineering Works
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply the fundamental principles and concepts associated with planning, estimating and costing to the preparation and interpretation of tender documents, costs estimates and the reporting of actual versus estimated project costs. This includes the documenting of people, plant, equipment and processes employed in the building and civil construction industry.
VBP281
Apply Principles Of Materials To Civil Engineering Works
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required in practical activities and tests that are common in construction materials, such as aluminium, brick, timber and concrete.
VBP282
Apply Environmental Issues To Engineering Projects
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to undertake an environmental study for an engineering project, including pollution problems, methods used for monitoring the environment and principles used for restoration programs.
VBP283
Apply Principles Of Mechanics To Engineering Structures
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to perform analyses concerned with the mechanical properties of materials as they relate to problems of strength and stability of structures and mechanical structures. This includes the calculation of different kinds of loading on structural elements.
VBP284
Apply Surveying For Civil Engineering Projects
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to design and establish survey control for engineering and construction purposes. This includes the measurement and calculation of survey data, drawing of sketch plans, collection and processing of topographical data for detail mapping and related computational skills.
VBP285
Perform Measurements And Layout Tasks On Construction Sites
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to perform basic measurement and layout tasks on construction sites, including the use of levels and distance measuring techniques.
VBP286
Produce An Engineering Drainage Design Fo Pipes And Culverts
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply principles of design for a minor culvert for a rural road using appropriate drainage standards. This includes the application of basic practices, concepts and terminology in engineering hydrology to estimate flood flow magnitude.
VBP287
Produce An Engineering Design For a Stormwater Reticulation Scheme
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply principles of design for an engineering stormwater reticulation scheme using appropriate design
standards.
VBP288
Produce An Engineering Design For a Sewerage Reticulation Scheme
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply principles of design for an engineering sewerage reticulation scheme using appropriate design standards.
VBP289
Produce An Engineering Design For a Reinforced Concrete Structure
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project brief, including the analysis and design of flexural reinforced concrete members from first principles, using appropriate design aids.
VBP290
Produce An Engineering Design For a Steel Structure
60.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete an engineering project brief, including the analysis and design of simple steel structures from first principles, using appropriate design aids.
VBP291
Produce Reinforced Concrete Drawings
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to produce typical drawings for the detailing of reinforced concrete elements of buildings, in accordance with standard practice in AS1100.501 and AS3600.
VBP292
Produce Advanced Engineering Drawings For a Reinforced Concrete Structure
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete advanced reinforced concrete drawings, in accordance with accepted practice as outlined in AS1100.501 and AS3600.
VBP293
Produce Structural Steel Drawings
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to provide the skills and principles necessary to produce drawings for structural steel elements, in accordance with accepted practice as outlined in AS4100 and Australian Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manuals.
VBP294
Produce Advanced Engineering Drawings For a Steel Structure
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete typical structural steel drawings in accordance with accepted practice as outlined in AS1100.501 and AS4100.
VBP295
Produce Structural Steel Shop Drawings
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to provide the skills and principles necessary to produce structural steel shop drawings dealing with welded and bolted joint connections, in accordance with accepted practice as outlined in AS4100 and Australian Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manuals.
VBP296
Produce Engineering Drawings For a Rural Road
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete typical road drawings required in the geometrical layout of rural roads, to the standards of AS1100.401.
VBP297
Produce Drawing To Enable Urban Road Construction
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete typical road drawings required in the construction of urban roads, to the standards of AS 1100.401.
VBP298
Produce Engineering Drawings For a Stormwater Reticulation Scheme
20.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to complete engineering drawings for a stormwater reticulation scheme, in accordance with AS1100.401 and relevant drainage standards.
VBP299
Apply Surveying Computations To Engineering Problems
40.00 hr
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply computational concepts and methods that are common to civil engineering and surveying projects. This includes the conversion of survey measurements and data into surveying and mapping coordinates and computational set out data to facilitate the construction of an engineering project. This does not include the use of calculus.
VBP301
Program Control Systems
60.00 hr
VBQU242
Produce An Advanced Engineering Design For a Steel Structure
60.00 hr
VBQU243
Write And Modify Basic Cnc Programs
40.00 hr
VBQU258
Apply Advanced Dynamics Principles To Engineering Problems
80.00 hr
VPAU643
Write Advanced Cnc Programs And Operate a Vertical Machining Centre
80.00 hr
VPAU644
Write Advanced Cnc Programs And Operate a Multi Axis Turning Centre
60.00 hr