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Below are listed the 14 program areas in this Curriculum Centre with summaries of their main vocational responsibilities. Select an area below for information on its courses,  careers, industry web links, learning resources and more or select a link above for general information about MEC&T.


 Manufacturing


Food and Pharmaceuticals
food & beverage manufacture; wine production 
food laboratory techniques
food technology; canning operations
pharmaceutical processes

Chemical & Environmental Industries
process manufacturing - chemicals, oil/gas, plastics/rubber & mineral products
laboratory operations; chemical testing
environmental technology
waste management
water industries; onsite sewage management

 Engineering


Climate Control, Electrical & Communications 
refrigeration & air conditioning
appliance servicing; communications (radio)
computer systems servicing/engineering
electronics: consumer, medical, power
electrotechnology VET in schools/pre-vocation
electrotechnology engineering
electrotechnology OH&S; microbial control

Electrical Installations, Servicing & Industrial Control
electrical installation, servicing, contracting
license programs; lighting/illumination
supply: generation,/transmission/distribution
electrical/data/comms: cabling, wiring, design
energy mgt.; renewable/sustainable energy
industrial instrumentation & control systems
lifts, escalators, moving walkways
hazardous areas; security/fire alarm systems

Engineering Manufacturing
manufacturing engineering production
competitive manufacturing
manufacturing technology
higher engineering trade: metal fabrication
casting & moulding; welding; patternmaking
boilermaking; sheetmetal; blacksmithing

Mechanical Services
mechanical engineering; naval architecture
higher engineering trade
boating services; marine craft construction
TVET Metal & engineering
drafting & CAD; non-destructive testing
fitting & machining; toolmaking; fluid power
locksmithing; watchmaking

 Construction


Building Finishes & Plumbing
 
 
bricklaying; stonemasonry; plastering
painting & decorating; sign writing
wall & floor tiling; wall & ceiling lining
plumbing & services; rigging, scaffolding
occupational, health & safety; LPG

Construction Management & Architectural Technology
architectural technology building studies
building surveying; owner builders;
continuing professional development
sustainable building

Construction Services
asset maintenance; cleaning operations
civil/structural engineering
civil construction; surveying
spatial information services

General Construction & Furnishing
general construction; carpentry
joinery; shopfitting; glass & glazing
furniture making; roof tiling

 Transport


Transport & Distribution, Maritime & Aerospace Operations
transport & logistics - maritime operations/marine engineering
transport & logistics - aviation operations
transport & logistics -  road transport & rail
seafood vessel operations

Transport Heavy Vehicle, Aeroskills Maintenance & Repair
automotive mechanics (heavy)
forklifts; heavy mobile equipment
aeroskills: avionics, mechanical, structures

Transport Light Vehicle, Mechanical/Electrical Service & Repair
automotive electrical & mechanical (light)
automotive natural gas
marine mechanics; motorcycle mechanics
outdoor power equipment
service station operations; driver instruction
Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) inspections

Transport Manufacturing, Collision Repair & Refinishing
automotive vehicle manufacturing
collision repair: dismantling, body building, painting, trimming
automotive parts interpretation
furniture finishing; floor coverings
soft furnishing trades

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