Release draft products for broad stakeholder feedback in line with Consultation Strategy.
Consultation is now open
Public and government consultation is now open for MEM: Blacksmithing from 12 August until 6 September 2024.
We’re updating the trade qualification for blacksmiths, which is delivered via a specialisation (Group F) in MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade.
The proposed changes include 2 new units of competency and updates to 6 existing units of competency.
The 6 existing units have been revised to better align with current employment opportunities and industry requirements:
- MEM06001 Perform hand forging
- MEM06002 Perform hammer forging
- MEM06005 Perform drop and upset forging
- MEM06006 Repair springs
- MEM06008 Hammer forge complex shapes
- MEM06009 Hand forge complex shapes.
The 2 new units address press forging skills. Presses are increasingly being used to efficiently and precisely forge components with high tensile strength, both for smaller-scale architectural and heritage ironwork applications and for larger-scale industrial applications. The draft units address introductory and more advanced skills:
- MEM06016 Perform press forging
- MEM06017 Perform press forging for complex shapes
We are seeking feedback on the suitability of the draft content to ensure it is accurate and relevant and meets the needs of industry.
Providing feedback
Please see the summary of proposed changes and the proposed training package components below.
You can provide your feedback here.
Information sessions
Online information sessions will be held to provide further details about changes to the units and how to provide feedback. Click below to register.
Note: All feedback is important, whether you’re letting us know you agree with the proposed changes or making suggested changes.
For more information email us on: Solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au
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Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes
As part of maintenance in the Manufacturing and Engineering (MEM) Training Package, the following updates have been made:
Supporting information
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