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MEM: Update to MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering

The recent changes to MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering (released 18 December 2022) that reduced the total number of elective units that can be chosen from seven to four have restricted the flexibility of this qualification. Additionally, seven units of competency in total for the qualification does not align with the higher educational requirement of a Graduate Diploma structure, making articulation arrangements more difficult.

To meet industry needs and enable pathway opportunities, it is proposed to update the packaging rules for MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering to a total of 10 units of competency compromising of three core and seven electives of the qualification.

The expected outcome of this project will ensure MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering is consistent with the typical structure of a Graduate Diploma.

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Adel Mujkanovic

adelm@manufacturingalliance.org.au
0448 761 075

Timeline

Complete
Initial development
Complete
Public and government consultation
Complete
Incorporating feedback
In progress
Senior Officials check
Submit to Assurance Body
Skills Ministers endorsement
Develop initial draft products in line with the Training Product Development Plan, establish Technical Committee.

Status

We have established a Technical Committee to provide expert advice, a pivotal step as we commence development work on the project. As we move forward, we encourage your active involvement where you can provide valuable input on the draft training products.

Register now to have your say about this project.

Please direct any enquiries to solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

What we’re reviewing

The work includes reviewing and updating one qualification.

Qualifications

Technical Committee and Consultation Strategy

A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has been established to provide industry and educational advice on the Project Overview and Consultation Strategy and the draft training products.

Technical Committee members

Name Organisation Stakeholder Type State
Sam Tyagi Australian Institute of Engineering RTO/educational expert VIC
Murray Brown Beckwith Iron and Steel Employer/SME VIC
John Bucknell Technofast Industries Employer/SME QLD
Wayne Lee Manufacturing Skills Queensland State/Territory rep QLD

 

Release draft products for broad stakeholder feedback in line with Consultation Strategy.

Closed

Public and government consultation for MEM: Update to Graduate Diploma of Engineering was open from 12 August until 6 September 2024.

The packaging rules for the MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering qualification have been amended to include a total of 10 units of competency, compromising of three core and seven elective units. This change closely aligns the qualification structure more closely with the higher education AQF requirements, enabling greater articulation. An additional Group B elective bank has been offered to provide a range of options, enabling flexibility of the qualification structure.

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 qualification and how to provide feedback. Click below to register

Register for Information Sessions  
Session 1 29 August 2024

2:00pm – 2:45pm

 Click here to register for Session 1
Session 2 4 September 2024

10:00am – 10:45am

 Click here to register for Session 2

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

View draft Training Products

CLICK ON THE COMPONENT TO VIEW THE DRAFT Release No.
Qualifications
MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Release 1

  View draft Companion Volumes:

CLICK ON THE COMPONENT TO VIEW THE DRAFT
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 1
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 2

 Supporting information

Download the summary of proposed changes

Update products in line with feedback, publish summary consultation log on website, determine whether further consultation is required.

Complete

Public and government consultation took place between 12 August and 6 September 2024.

Feedback was collected during the Public and Government Consultation phase through information sessions, phone calls, emails, and feedback forms.

We would like to thank all participants who provided their feedback and contributed to the development of the draft training product.

Consultation log

A high-level summary of all feedback received, the changes incorporated in response to that feedback, and justifications for changes not made in response to that feedback are available in the consultation log summary.

Summary of proposed changes

An updated version of the summary of proposed changes contains the most up-to-date amendments and how the proposed training products differ from those currently listed on training.gov.au.

The components can be viewed below.

View Drafts

Qualifications
MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Release 1
Companion volumes
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 1
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 2

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

Seek feedback from Commonwealth, state and territory authorities, amend products as required.

Under review

The draft training products have been submitted to Senior Responsible Officers – senior officials in each state and territory and from the Commonwealth – who will review the proposed training products to ensure any implementation issues identified during the consultation period have been resolved in each jurisdiction.

All feedback received will be captured in the consultation log.

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

Submit final draft products for endorsement/recommendation to Skills Ministers.
Final products have been submitted and are awaiting endorsement
Complete
Initial development
Develop initial draft products in line with the Training Product Development Plan, establish Technical Committee.

Status

We have established a Technical Committee to provide expert advice, a pivotal step as we commence development work on the project. As we move forward, we encourage your active involvement where you can provide valuable input on the draft training products.

Register now to have your say about this project.

Please direct any enquiries to solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

What we’re reviewing

The work includes reviewing and updating one qualification.

Qualifications

Technical Committee and Consultation Strategy

A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has been established to provide industry and educational advice on the Project Overview and Consultation Strategy and the draft training products.

Technical Committee members

Name Organisation Stakeholder Type State
Sam Tyagi Australian Institute of Engineering RTO/educational expert VIC
Murray Brown Beckwith Iron and Steel Employer/SME VIC
John Bucknell Technofast Industries Employer/SME QLD
Wayne Lee Manufacturing Skills Queensland State/Territory rep QLD

 

Complete
Public and government consultation
Release draft products for broad stakeholder feedback in line with Consultation Strategy.

Closed

Public and government consultation for MEM: Update to Graduate Diploma of Engineering was open from 12 August until 6 September 2024.

The packaging rules for the MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering qualification have been amended to include a total of 10 units of competency, compromising of three core and seven elective units. This change closely aligns the qualification structure more closely with the higher education AQF requirements, enabling greater articulation. An additional Group B elective bank has been offered to provide a range of options, enabling flexibility of the qualification structure.

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 qualification and how to provide feedback. Click below to register

Register for Information Sessions  
Session 1 29 August 2024

2:00pm – 2:45pm

 Click here to register for Session 1
Session 2 4 September 2024

10:00am – 10:45am

 Click here to register for Session 2

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

View draft Training Products

CLICK ON THE COMPONENT TO VIEW THE DRAFT Release No.
Qualifications
MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Release 1

  View draft Companion Volumes:

CLICK ON THE COMPONENT TO VIEW THE DRAFT
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 1
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 2

 Supporting information

Download the summary of proposed changes

Complete
Incorporating feedback
Update products in line with feedback, publish summary consultation log on website, determine whether further consultation is required.

Complete

Public and government consultation took place between 12 August and 6 September 2024.

Feedback was collected during the Public and Government Consultation phase through information sessions, phone calls, emails, and feedback forms.

We would like to thank all participants who provided their feedback and contributed to the development of the draft training product.

Consultation log

A high-level summary of all feedback received, the changes incorporated in response to that feedback, and justifications for changes not made in response to that feedback are available in the consultation log summary.

Summary of proposed changes

An updated version of the summary of proposed changes contains the most up-to-date amendments and how the proposed training products differ from those currently listed on training.gov.au.

The components can be viewed below.

View Drafts

Qualifications
MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Release 1
Companion volumes
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 1
Companion Volume Implementation Guide – Volume 2

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

In progress
Senior Officials check
Seek feedback from Commonwealth, state and territory authorities, amend products as required.

Under review

The draft training products have been submitted to Senior Responsible Officers – senior officials in each state and territory and from the Commonwealth – who will review the proposed training products to ensure any implementation issues identified during the consultation period have been resolved in each jurisdiction.

All feedback received will be captured in the consultation log.

For more information, contact solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

Submit to Assurance Body
Submit final draft products for endorsement/recommendation to Skills Ministers.
Skills Ministers endorsement
Final products have been submitted and are awaiting endorsement

Get involved

Adel Mujkanovic

adelm@manufacturingalliance.org.au
0448 761 075

Additional documents

Project Overview and Consultation Strategy (MEM80122)
Technical Committee Terms of Reference (MEM80122)
Training Product Methodology
Annual Training Product Development Plan

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