Toolmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.
Occupation description
Toolmakers make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment to fine tolerances for machine tools and other production machinery.
Their job involves:
- studying drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of articles to be manufactured.
- measuring and marking out metal stock and castings using various gauges.
- cutting, shaping and forming metal and other materials using machine tools.
- checking accuracy of manufactured articles to fine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments.
- testing and modifying manufactured articles.
- diagnosing and repairing faults with tools and machinery, and performing regular maintenance.
How will I be assessed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Toolmaker.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Assessment Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is MEM31519 Certificate III in Engineering – Toolmaking Trade. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the following units of competency. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 33 units of competency:
- 24 core units
- 9 elective units
- Core Units
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Code Title Safety, communication and quality in engineering MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials* MEM16006 Organise and communicate information* MEM14006 Plan work activities* MEM11011 Undertake manual handling* MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training* MEM16005 Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities* Engineering measurements and tools MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements* MEM12003 Perform precision mechanical measurement* MEM12024 Perform computations* MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing* MEM12026 Perform advanced trade calculations in a manufacturing engineering or related environment* MEM16008 Interact with computing technology* MEM18001 Use hand tools* MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations* MEM18003 Use tools for precision work* Machining MEM12006 Mark off/out (general engineering)* MEM05005 Carry out mechanical cutting* MEM07005 Perform general machining* MEM07006 Perform lathe operations* MEM07007 Perform milling operations* MEM07009 Perform precision jig boring operations* MEM07008 Perform grinding operations* MEM15004 Perform inspection* Computer-controlled machines MEM07015 Set computer controlled machines and processes* MEM07016 Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes* Engineering components MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components* MEM18006 Perform precision fitting of engineering components*
- Elective Units
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Code Title Cavity dies and press tools MEM06007 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing* MEM18015 Maintain tools and dies* Choose one unit from below MEM18097 Manufacture cavity dies* MEM18014 Manufacture press tools and gauges*
You must demonstrate competency in all core and elective units of competency and all of their pre-requisite units.
NOTE: * — indicates that a unit requires a pre-requisite/s
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSESS is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.