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5. Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework - Summary of changes to Syllabus Part A

Summary of changes (November 2008)

A new version of the Metal and Engineering Training Package has been released (MEM05v1.02) incorporating a number of minor changes.

As a result, Section 15 (qualification packaging rules) and Section 17 (school-based apprenticeship pathway) of Part A of the Syllabus of the Metal and Engineering Curriculum Framework (approved June 2006) have been amended.

These changes have no effect on the delivery of the standard 120-hour, 240-hour and specialisation study courses within the Framework.

Section 15 – AQF VET qualification packaging rules

Page *	Location (excluding table headings)	Action
45	row 1	delete row MEM13006B Collect and evaluate occupational health and safety data for an enterprise or section of an enterprise
46	2nd table, row 13	amend unit title of MEM50009B to Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
59	row 11
87	row 12
49	row 9	delete unit code and title MEM10012A Install split air conditioning system (4 points) and replace with MEM10013A Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework (6 points)
54	row 36
79	row 30
49	row 32	amend unit title of MEM12019B to Measure components using coordinate measuring machines
55	row 21
80	row 19
50	row 20	amend unit title of MEM18029B to Tune diesel engines
56	row 10
62	row 18
81	row 33
50	between rows 24 and 25	Add two unshaded rows and insert MEM18084A Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems (4 points) and MEM18085A Install, service and repair domestic air conditioning and refrigeration appliances (6 points)
56	between rows 27 and 28
82	between rows 29 and 30
58	2nd table, row 1	amend unit title of MEM04018B to Perform general woodworking machine operations
86	2nd table, row 1
58	2nd table, row 2	amend unit title of MEM05003B to Perform soft soldering
86	2nd table, row 2
58	2nd table, row 4	amend unit title of MEM05007C to Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
86	2nd table, row 4
59	row 3	amend unit title of MEM25001B to Apply fibre-reinforced materials
87	row 4	amend unit title of MEM07013B to Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines
61	row 4
78	row 15
70	2nd table, row 3	amend unit title of MEM30003A to Produce detailed engineering drawings
80	row 22	amend unit title of MEM12022B to Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)
83	row 29	amend points for MEM20008A from 6 to 4
84	row 27	delete unit code and title AURV2801A Carry out minor panel repairs and replace with AURV225908A Carry out panel repairs

Section 17 – School-based apprenticeship pathway

Page *	Location (excluding table headings)	Action
106	1st paragraph under heading Course structure	amend number of electives from 90 to 93
108	between rows 6 and 7 under heading Fabrication	Add a row and insert the following information across the row MEM05010B (1st column) Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques (2nd column) 8 (3rd column) MEM05037B, MEM09002B, MEM12023A, MEM12024A, MEM18001C (4th column) 25 (5th column)
109	row 3, 4th column	add MEM12023A as a prerequisite for MEM05047B
	between rows 3 and 4	Add a row and insert the following information across the row MEM05037B (1st column) Perform geometric development (2nd column) 6 (3rd column) MEM09002B, MEM12023A, MEM12024A (4th column) 35 (5th column)
110	row 3, 2nd column	amend unit title of MEM07013B to read Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines
111	between rows 4 and 5 under heading Materials handling	Add a row and insert the following information across the row MEM11007B (1st column) Administer inventory procedures (2nd column) 4 (3rd column) Nil (4th column) 10 (5th column)
111	row 7 under heading Measurement	amend unit title of MEM12019B to read Measure components using coordinate measuring machines

* Page number of the word version of Part A of the Syllabus on the Board's website.

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