0301 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Narrow Field 0301 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology is the study of the planning, organisation and operation of manufacturing methods, processes, facilities and systems.
The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the design, selection, development and operation of manufacturing processes and systems, and the planning, control and management of production functions.
Courses in Narrow Field 0301 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology develop skills in:
- assembly and joining
- operating manufacturing systems to produce a product
- printing technology and production
- textile technology and production
- wood product technology and production
This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:
030101 Manufacturing Engineering
030103 Printing
030105 Textile Making
030107 Garment Making
030109 Footwear Making
030111 Wood Machining and Turning
030113 Cabinet Making
030115 Furniture Upholstery and Renovation
030117 Furniture Polishing
030199 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
Exclusions:
Textile design. This is included in Detailed Field 100503 Textile Design.
Fashion design. This is included in Detailed Field 100505 Fashion Design.
030101 Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering is the study of designing, developing and organising safe and flexible manufacturing processes, systems and facilities.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- automation
- computer-aided manufacture
- flexible manufacturing systems
- general and specialised machinery
- mechanised assembly and specialised joining processes
- mechatronics
030103 Printing
Printing is the study of reproducing texts and pictorial works onto any media from original plates and masters, and producing finished publications. It includes electronic (desktop) publishing.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- binding and finishing techniques
- design, composition and layout
- operating printing machinery
- printing techniques
030105 Textile Making
Textile Making is the study of the commercial production of textiles, yarns and fabrics.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- dye and colouration techniques
- fibre technology
- textile technology
- weaving and tufting
- yarn manufacture
030107 Garment Making
Garment Making is the study of the commercial production of clothing and other apparel.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- fabric spreading
- garment assembly
- marking and cutting
- pattern construction and apparel fitting principles
030109 Footwear Making
Footwear Making is the study of designing, making and repairing shoes, boots and other footwear.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- clicking
- measurement and fitting
- footwear pattern design and cutting
- shoe repairing
Exclusions:
Footwear design. This is included in Detailed Field 100599 Graphic and Design, n.e.c.
030111 Wood Machining and Turning
Wood Machining and Turning is the study of shaping wood using various machines.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- lathe, saw, plane and router maintenance and operation
- template and jig design and construction
- sawing, planing, shaping, carving and machining wood
030113 Cabinet Making
Cabinet Making is the study of making and repairing furniture and interior fittings for buildings.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- custom-built furniture, interior fittings and fixtures
- furniture, interior fittings and cabinet reparation
- furniture and interior fittings material selection
030115 Furniture Upholstery and Renovation
Furniture Upholstery and Renovation is the study of designing, making and repairing the soft furnishings of chairs, beds and other furniture.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- padding and furniture coverings
- upholstery machining
- decorative upholstery accessories
Exclusions:
Vehicle upholstery and trimming. This is included in Detailed Field 030513 Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming.
030117 Furniture Polishing
Furniture Polishing is the study of preparing and polishing different timber furniture surfaces.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- French polishing
- furniture stripping and mechanical buffing
- wood staining, lacquering and bleaching
030199 Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.
This detailed field includes all Manufacturing Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified.
Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:
- coopering
- leatherwork
- furriery
- picture framing
- curtain and blind making