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MEM20219 Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology

MEM20219 is the nationally recognised Certificate II behind metal engineering process worker work. It has been the current version on the national register since 2019, when it replaced MEM20205. About 15 metal engineering process worker jobs were advertised in June 2026, up 144.4% on a year earlier.

Often searched as Cert 2 in Engineering - Production Technology · Register data synced 19 Sept 2026 from training.gov.au
Online job ads · June 2026
15last month
Metal engineering process worker roles advertised across Australia
Up on a year earlier
Long-term outlook
Weak
Zero structural signals up; enrolments falling
Register status
Current
Replaced MEM20205 in 2019
Enrolments
Falling
Down 14.7% in a year
Funding status
Verification pending
Checked against official state program lists
The short answer

The independent signals behind the Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology are weak right now. Enrolments are falling. Weigh both sides.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Is the work there?

Employers are posting more metal engineering process worker jobs than a year ago. About 15 metal engineering process worker jobs were advertised online in June 2026, up 144.4% on a year earlier. Over the last 12 months there were about 200 job ads, while 465 people were training in the qualification nationally (2025). Ads show the market. Enrolments show the pipeline. Neither is a job promise.

Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index · latest month June 2026 · ANZSCO 8391
15
Combined monthly online job ads across Metal Engineering Process Worker, to June 2026

Ten year outlook

Metal engineering process worker jobs are projected to stay about flat. Jobs and Skills Australia projections put these occupations at 7,988 workers in May 2025, 8,095 by May 2030 (up 1.3%) and 8,400 by May 2035 (up 5.2%).

7,988
workers, May 2025
8,095
workers, May 2030
8,400
workers, May 2035
Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections · May 2025 to May 2035
Occupation mapping by Get Course, shown with ANZSCO codes so it can be checked.
NCVER Total VET Activity

Who is training

Fewer people are enrolling in the Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology than a year ago. Across Australia, 545 people enrolled in 2024. In 2025 it was 465, down 14.7% in a year. National data for MEM20219 starts in 2021.

NCVER Total VET Activity · 2025 collection
training.gov.au · Australian Qualifications Framework

What does studying it involve?

The register and the national framework set some of this. Providers set the rest.

How long it takes
A Certificate II is typically 0.5 to 1 year of full-time study under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Providers set the exact length and pace.
Delivery
Providers set the delivery mode.
Credit for experience
Recognition of prior learning applies to MEM20219 like any qualification on the national register: an approved provider assesses your evidence against each unit.
training.gov.au national register; Australian Qualifications Framework.
State subsidised training lists

What does it cost, and who funds it?

State funding for MEM20219 is being verified against official program lists.

Eligibility and student contributions vary by program and provider. The official state listing is the source of truth. In a subsidised place the government pays most of the tuition and you pay a co-contribution set by the program and provider.

Official state subsidised training program lists, verified per state. Full-fee prices will appear here as partner courses are listed.
training.gov.au · unit packaging

What is in the qualification

The register lists 7 core units for the Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology, plus 115 elective options. Prerequisites apply to 112 of them, marked below.

  • MEM11011Undertake manual handling (has prerequisites)
  • MEM12023Perform engineering measurements (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM16006Organise and communicate information (has prerequisites)
  • MEM17003Assist in the provision of on-the-job training (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18001Use hand tools (has prerequisites)
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  • MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
View the 115 elective options
  • CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
  • CPCCLRG3001Licence to perform rigging basic level (has prerequisites)
  • CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
  • CPCCLSF3001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03001Perform manual production assembly (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03002Perform precision assembly (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03003Perform sheet and plate assembly (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03004Perform electronic/electrical assembly (production) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03005Rework and repair (electrical/electronic production) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM03006Set assembly stations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04001Operate melting furnaces (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04002Perform gravity die casting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04003Operate pressure die casting machine (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04004Prepare and mix sand for metal moulding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04006Operate sand moulding and core making machines (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04007Pour molten metal (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04008Fettle and trim metal castings/forgings (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04018Perform general woodworking machine operations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM04019Perform refractory installation and repair (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05001Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05002Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05003Perform soft soldering (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05005Carry out mechanical cutting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05009Perform automated thermal cutting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05013Perform manual production welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05014Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05027Perform aluminothermic welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM05057Perform routine submerged arc welding (has prerequisites)
  • MEM06007Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing (has prerequisites)
  • MEM06010Perform hand forging (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07001Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07003Perform routine machine setting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07004Perform complex machine setting (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07015Set computer controlled machines and processes (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07024Operate and monitor machine and process (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07028Operate computer controlled machines and processes (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07029Perform routine sharpening and maintenance of production tools and cutters (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07030Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07032Use workshop machines for basic operations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07033Operate and monitor basic boiler (has prerequisites)
  • MEM07041Perform production machining (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08001Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08002Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08003Perform electroplating operations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08004Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08005Prepare and produce specialised coatings (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08006Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08007Control surface finish production and finished product quality (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08008Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08009Make up solutions (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08010Manually finish/polish materials (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08011Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08012Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08013Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08014Apply protective coatings (basic) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08015Apply protective coatings (advanced) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08016Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08018Electroplate engineering coatings (has prerequisites)
  • MEM08019Electroplate protective finishes (has prerequisites)
  • MEM09002Interpret technical drawing (has prerequisites)
  • MEM10002Terminate and connect electrical wiring (has prerequisites)
  • MEM10013Install split air conditioning systems and associated pipework (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11001Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11002Erect/dismantle intermediate scaffolding and equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11004Undertake dogging (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11005Pick and process order (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11006Perform production packaging (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11007Administer inventory procedures (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11008Package materials (stores and warehouse) (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11009Handle/move bulk fluids/gases (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11010Operate mobile load shifting equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11013Undertake warehouse receival process (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11014Undertake warehouse dispatch process (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11016Order materials (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11019Undertake tool store procedures (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11021Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11022Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11023Operate a bridge and gantry crane (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11024Undertake basic rigging (has prerequisites)
  • MEM11025Operate a non-slewing mobile crane of greater than three tonnes capacity (has prerequisites)
  • MEM12001Use comparison and basic measuring devices (has prerequisites)
  • MEM12002Perform electrical/electronic measurement (has prerequisites)
  • MEM12019Measure components using coordinate measuring machines (has prerequisites)
  • MEM12024Perform computations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13001Perform emergency first aid (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13004Work safely with molten metals/glass (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13007Maintain water treatment systems for cooling towers (has prerequisites)
  • MEM13018Work safely with ionizing radiation
  • MEM13019Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace
  • MEM14006Plan work activities (has prerequisites)
  • MEM15001Perform basic statistical quality control (has prerequisites)
  • MEM15003Use improvement processes in team activities (has prerequisites)
  • MEM15004Perform inspection (has prerequisites)
  • MEM16004Perform internal/external customer service (has prerequisites)
  • MEM16005Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities (has prerequisites)
  • MEM16008Interact with computing technology (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18055Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18083Handle fluorocarbon refrigerants according to regulations (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18084Commission and decommission split air conditioning systems (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18086Test, recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems (has prerequisites)
  • MEM18098Prepare to perform work associated with fuel system installation and servicing (has prerequisites)
  • MEM27029Maintain wheels and tyres (has prerequisites)
  • MEM27032Service combustion engines (has prerequisites)
  • TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  • TLILIC0004Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck
  • TLILIC0016Licence to operate a bridge and gantry crane
  • TLILIC0040Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
training.gov.au national register, MEM20219 release 3
Where to study

Where can I study MEM20219?

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How we calculate these figures

Get Course maps MEM20219 to its occupations using the register’s own outcome wording, shown with ANZSCO codes (here, 8391) so the mapping can be checked. Job advertisement counts come from the Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index and count online ads, not vacancies filled. Enrolment counts come from NCVER Total VET Activity and count people in training, not completions. Funding rows appear only after verification against the official state program list. Source vintages: Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index latest month June 2026; NCVER Total VET Activity 2025 collection; employment projections May 2025 to May 2035 release; register training.gov.au, synced 17 September 2026; register synced 19 Sept 2026. Page last updated 20 Sept 2026.

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