Diploma of Manufacturing Technology

Integrate manufacturing fundamentals into an engineering task

Integrate maintenance fundamentals into an engineering task

Apply technical mathematics

Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

Apply engineering mechanics principles

Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Evaluate fluid power systems

Evaluate microcontroller applications

Apply production and service control techniques

Evaluate continuous improvement processes

Select mechanical machine and equipment components

Analyse loads on frames and mechanisms

Evaluate computer integrated manufacturing systems

Evaluate manufacturing processes

Measure and analyse noise and vibration

Evaluate maintenance systems

Interpret customer requirements

Work in a socially diverse environment

Contribute to the development of products or processes

Select welding processes

Carry out heat treatment

Interpret technical drawing

Prepare basic engineering drawing

Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting

Perform basic engineering detail drafting

Perform advanced engineering detail drafting

Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system

Apply basic engineering design concepts

Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes

Represent mechanical engineering designs

Represent mechatronic engineering designs

Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs

Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechatronic engineering designs

Prepare mechanical models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Prepare mechatronic models for computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Perform mechanical engineering design drafting

Perform mechatronics engineering design drafting

Produce basic engineering detail drawings

Produce electrical schematic drawings

Interpret and produce curved 3-D shapes and patterns

Perform precision mechanical measurement

Calibrate measuring equipment

Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)

Perform engineering measurements

Perform computations

Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations

Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace

Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment.

Work safely with ionizing radiation

Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

Schedule material deliveries

Undertake basic process planning

Undertake basic production scheduling

Plan to undertake a routine task

Plan a complete activity

Plan and design mechanical engineering projects

Plan and design mechatronic engineering projects

Plan and design manufacturing engineering projects

Plan and design maintenance engineering projects

Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects

Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects

Apply mechanical engineering analysis techniques

Apply mechatronic engineering analysis techniques

Apply manufactured product design techniques

Apply maintenance engineering techniques to equipment and component repairs and modifications

Integrate mechanical fundamentals into an engineering task

Integrate mechatronic fundamentals into an engineering task

Perform basic statistical quality control

Perform inspection

Select and control inspection processes and procedures

Conduct product and/or process capability studies

Perform advanced statistical quality control

Perform laboratory procedures

Exercise external quality assurance

Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

Organise and communicate information

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

Interact with computing technology

Write reports

Interpret technical specifications and manuals

Use hand tools

Use power tools/hand held operations

Use tools for precision work

Repair and fit engineering components

Repair and fit engineering components

Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording

Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Manage self in the engineering environment

Manage engineering resources

Manage engineering projects

Manage engineering operations

Source and estimate materials

Manage environmental effects of engineering activities

Manage change and technical development

Manage technical sales and promotion

Coordinate resources for an engineering project or operation

Coordinate engineering projects

Coordinate engineering-related manufacturing operations

Source and estimate engineering materials requirements

Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development

Coordinate sales and promotion of engineering-related products or services

Apply calculus in engineering situations

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

Apply calculus to engineering tasks

Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations

Select and test mechanical engineering materials

Select and test mechatronic engineering materials

Select and test mechanical engineering materials

Select and test mechatronic engineering materials

Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques

Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechatronic engineering situations

Apply industrial engineering principles and techniques in competitive manufacturing engineering situations

Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations

Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations

Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations

Apply maintenance systems principles and techniques in engineering situations

Investigate electrical and electronic controllers in engineering applications

Evaluate hydrodynamic systems and system components

Evaluate thermodynamic systems and components

Evaluate programmable logic controller and related control system component applications

Perform penetrant testing

Perform basic magnetic particle testing

Perform magnetic particle testing

Perform basic eddy current testing

Perform eddy current testing

Perform ultrasonic thickness testing

Perform ultrasonic testing

Perform basic radiographic testing

Perform radiographic testing

Establish non-destructive tests

Apply metallurgy principles

Apply metallurgy principles

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

Produce basic engineering graphics

Produce detailed engineering drawings

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

Calculate stresses in simple structures

Select common engineering materials

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout

Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste

Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

Undertake basic process planning

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

Prepare a simple production schedule

Undertake supervised procurement activities

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product

Participate in quality assurance techniques

Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers

Assist in sales of technical products/systems

Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

Produce basic engineering drawings

Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models

Lead change in a manufacturing environment

Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations

Manage people relationships

Manage workplace learning

Sustain process improvements

Implement a competitive manufacturing system

Ensure process improvements are sustained

Develop a competitive manufacturing system

Analyse and map a value chain

Manage a value chain

Develop manufacturing related business plans

Apply cost factors to work practices

Apply quality standards

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

Undertake root cause analysis

Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system

Improve cost factors in work practices

Analyse manual handling processes

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

Undertake process capability improvements

Mistake proof a production process

Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing

Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

Develop quick changeover procedures

Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system

Optimise cost of product

Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

Determine and improve process capability

Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing

Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices

Facilitate the development of a new product

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Optimise process/plant area

Trial new process or product

Identify equipment faults

Use structured problem solving tools

Test the mechanical properties of materials

Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes

Monitor non-ferrous melting and casting processes

Interpret basic binary phase diagrams

Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations

Prepare and examine metallographic samples

Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds

Evaluate mould design and gating

Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples

Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal

Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy

Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations

Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants

Recommend a refractory for an application

Select metal forming process

Select metal joining process

Monitor blast furnace operations

Monitor primary steel making process

Monitor secondary steelmaking operations

Recommend ferrous and non ferrous metals or alloys for an application

Apply metallurgical principles and techniques in welding and other thermal processes

Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes

Apply metallurgy principles and practice to optimise furnace operation

Plan and complete metallurgical projects

Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products

Analyse metallurgical failures of components and recommend preventative measures

Select non metallic materials for engineering applications

Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys

Interpret complex binary phase diagrams

Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing

Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections

Detail standardised structural connections

Detail structural steel members

Incorporate structural steel detailing into fabrication and construction project management

Detail ancillary steelwork

Match and adjust colour

Match and adjust colour

Solve colour problems

Solve colour problems

Develop a colour formulation

Develop a colour formulation

Set a die

Change extrusion die and setup

Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations

Trial a new die/tool

Trial a new, advanced or complex mould

Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Modify existing compounds

Make minor modifications to products

Predict polymer properties and characteristics

Set advanced or complex dies

Diagnose production equipment problems

Analyse equipment performance

Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials

Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment

Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment

Choose polymer materials for an application

Analyse the design of products and tools

Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques

Develop a new compound

Modify an existing product

Analyse failure in polymeric materials