Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Program Overview

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Course Overview

Kick start your career in manufacturing and engineering, and specialise in Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) with this entry-level course. Develop the skills and knowledge to become a Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) drafting/technical assistant or operator.

What Can I Do?

• Technical Officer
• CAD Drafting/Technical Assistant
• CAD Operator

Course Outcome

MSA30208 Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology (CAD/Drafting)

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: MEM30012A
  • UNIT NAME: Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
  • Unit description: This unit covers applies the concepts of mathematics to appropriate and simple engineering situations within the individual's area of engineering expertise.
• UNIT CODE: MSAENV272B
  • UNIT NAME: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Unit description: This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices.
• UNIT CODE: MSSA
  • UNIT NAME: Apply quality standards
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation.

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: MEM09002B
  • UNIT NAME: Interpret technical drawing
  • Unit description: This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.
• UNIT CODE: MEM09204A
  • UNIT NAME: Produce basic engineering detail drawings
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify drawing requirements, preparing engineering drawings and an engineering parts list, and issuing the drawings.
  • Pre-requisite unit: MEM09002B
• UNIT CODE: MEM12024A
  • UNIT NAME: Perform computations
  • Unit description: This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages.
• UNIT CODE: MEM16006A
  • UNIT NAME: Organise and communicate information
  • Unit description: This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.
• UNIT CODE: MEM16008A
  • UNIT NAME: Interact with computing technology
  • Unit description: This unit covers accessing, inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments, using computing technology.
• UNIT CODE: MEM30031A
  • UNIT NAME: Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply functions of computer-aided design (CAD) software programs that are typically used in the production of detail drawings.
• UNIT CODE: MEM30032A
  • UNIT NAME: Produce basic engineering drawings
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers producing drawings or similar graphical representations where the critical dimensions and associated tolerances and design specifications are predetermined.
• UNIT CODE: MEM30033A
  • UNIT NAME: Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers using a computer-aided design (CAD) program to produce and plot basic 3-D view drawings.
  • Pre-requisite unit: MEM30031A

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Important Information

• Order of Study: When studying Online it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol into one unit at a time, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.