Simulated workplaceCAQA Ironbark Engineering is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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For trainers and assessors

How to use CAQA Ironbark Engineering with your students, what is included, and the mapping to the Manufacturing and Engineering.

MEM release 5.0Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance
What is included

One simulated business, ready for assessment

A complete fictional employer

Public site and staff intranet for one business in the industry, with its history, services, values, locations, six departments and ten named roles. Everything is fictional and labelled as such on every page.

14 controlled documents

Policies, procedures, forms, templates, a register and a plan written in controlled-document style with document codes, owners, versions and review dates. Forms and templates are fillable on screen and print to PDF.

5 working systems

Record-keeping apps with realistic seed data: table, card and board views, add, edit, delete, search, filter, CSV export and a one-click reset. Records are stored in the student's browser, so every student starts from the same seed data.

Inbox, notices and calendar

Eight work requests from managers and colleagues that point the student at scenarios, documents and systems, a notice board, and a business calendar the student can add to.

8 assessment scenarios

Role-based workplace tasks at Entry, Intermediate and Advanced level, each with context, brief, task checklist, deliverables, linked documents and systems, assessor notes and a printable evidence summary.

Mapping to current units

Every scenario is mapped to current units of competency and qualifications on training.gov.au for this training package, so trainers can align tasks to their own assessment tools.

How to use it

A typical delivery pattern

  1. Orient the class. Walk students through the home page, the departments and the people so the business feels real before any task begins. Ask them to read About this simulation.
  2. Assign roles. Students sign in as the role a scenario names (or one you choose). The choice is stored only in their browser and shapes the greeting, inbox and evidence summary.
  3. Issue the work request. The inbox message for a scenario reads like a real instruction from a manager. Students open it, follow the link to the scenario and read the brief.
  4. Work in the systems and documents. Tasks tell students which policy to apply, which form to complete and which system record to create or update. Forms print to PDF; systems export CSV.
  5. Collect evidence. The scenario page ticks off tasks and prints an evidence summary listing every record the student created or changed, their notes and the units mapped. Combine it with your own observation checklist and questions.
  6. Reset between cohorts. Each browser starts from the same seed data. A reset on the About this simulation page clears everything a student did on that device.
Unit mapping

Scenarios mapped to current units

Codes and titles were taken from training.gov.au on 10 September 2026 (Manufacturing and Engineering, release 5.0, developed by Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance). The register also still lists the legacy code MEM05 as current alongside MEM; components that have not yet migrated sit under it. Mapping shows which units a scenario gives evidence towards; it is not a substitute for your own assessment mapping.

ScenarioLevelUnits of competencyQualifications
Fabricate conveyor guard brackets to drawing
Fabrication Workshop
EntryMEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM05012 Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques
MEM12001 Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM18001 Use hand tools
MEM20422 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Machine a replacement pump shaft on the lathe
Machine Shop
IntermediateMEM07006 Perform lathe operations
MEM07007 Perform milling operations
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM12001 Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM07001 Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30119 Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems
Plan and carry out a conveyor pulley bearing changeout
Field Maintenance Services
IntermediateMEM18011 Shut down and isolate machines/equipment
MEM18005 Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
MEM18009 Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components
MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Investigate the grinder guard near miss
Quality and Safety
IntermediateMEM13006 Collect and evaluate work health and safety data for an enterprise or section of an enterprise
MEM13020 Supervise work health and safety in an industrial work environment
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM16010 Write reports
MEM16011 Communicate with individuals and small groups
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
Inspect the stainless hopper welds and control non-conformances
Quality and Safety
AdvancedMEM05077 Perform welding inspection
MEM05014 Monitor quality of production welding/fabrications
MEM15004 Perform inspection
MEM05065 Maintain weld records
MEM16010 Write reports
MEM50119 Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
Build the shutdown schedule and material readiness report
Engineering Office
AdvancedMEM14003 Undertake production scheduling
MEM14006 Plan work activities
MEM14001 Schedule material deliveries
MEM22015 Source and estimate engineering materials requirements
MEM30021 Prepare a simple production schedule
MEM16010 Write reports
MEM50722 Diploma of Engineering - Planning
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
Receive a steel delivery and resolve a missing certificate
Stores and Logistics
EntryMEM11016 Order materials
MEM11007 Administer inventory procedures
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering
MEM10119 Certificate I in Engineering
Detail an access platform and prepare the quote
Engineering Office
AdvancedMEM09003 Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM30031 Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30023 Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM22015 Source and estimate engineering materials requirements
MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Qualifications

All 38 current qualifications in MEM

The business is written to suit the featured qualifications; the rest can be supported by adding scenarios, which CAQA can do on request.

CodeTitleLevelStatus here
MEM10119Certificate I in EngineeringCertificate IFeatured here
MEM10222Certificate I in Boating ServicesCertificate IAdaptable
MEM20105Certificate II in EngineeringCertificate IIFeatured here
MEM20219Certificate II in Engineering - Production TechnologyCertificate IIAdaptable
MEM20322Certificate II in Boating ServicesCertificate IIAdaptable
MEM20422Certificate II in Engineering PathwaysCertificate IIFeatured here
MEM30119Certificate III in Engineering - Production SystemsCertificate IIIFeatured here
MEM30219Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeCertificate IIIFeatured here
MEM30422Certificate III in Engineering - Electronic TradeCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM30522Certificate III in Engineering - TechnicalCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM30719Certificate III in Marine Craft ConstructionCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM30819Certificate III in LocksmithingCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM30919Certificate III in Boating ServicesCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31019Certificate III in Watch and Clock Service and RepairCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31119Certificate III in Engineering - Composites TradeCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31322Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air ConditioningCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31419Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant MechanicCertificate IIIFeatured here
MEM31519Certificate III in Engineering - Toolmaking TradeCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31622Certificate III in Engineering - Patternmaking TradeCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31719Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding TradeCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31822Certificate III in Engineering - Textile MechanicCertificate IIIAdaptable
MEM31925Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication TradeCertificate IIIFeatured here
MEM40119Certificate IV in EngineeringCertificate IVFeatured here
MEM40222Certificate IV in Boating ServicesCertificate IVAdaptable
MEM40322Certificate IV in Advanced Jewellery ManufactureCertificate IVAdaptable
MEM40422Certificate IV in Engineering DraftingCertificate IVFeatured here
MEM50119Diploma of Engineering - Advanced TradeDiplomaFeatured here
MEM50222Diploma of Engineering - TechnicalDiplomaFeatured here
MEM50322Diploma of Jewellery and Object DesignDiplomaAdaptable
MEM50425Diploma of Engineering - Non-Destructive TestingDiplomaAdaptable
MEM50522Diploma of Engineering - MaterialsDiplomaAdaptable
MEM50622Diploma of Engineering - PrototypingDiplomaAdaptable
MEM50722Diploma of Engineering - PlanningDiplomaFeatured here
MEM50822Diploma of Applied TechnologiesDiplomaAdaptable
MEM60122Advanced Diploma of EngineeringAdvanced DiplomaAdaptable
MEM60222Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object DesignAdvanced DiplomaAdaptable
MEM60322Advanced Diploma of Engineering - PlanningAdvanced DiplomaAdaptable
MEM80125Graduate Diploma of EngineeringGraduate DiplomaAdaptable
Delivery format

Delivery and LMS compatibility

Hosted web application

Runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. No installation, no plug-ins, no student accounts. Each package has its own address, for example bsb.caqa.com.

LMS ready

Link to the whole site, a scenario or a single document from Moodle, Canvas, aXcelerate, Cloud Assess, Blackboard or any LMS that can open a web link. A SCORM wrapper that launches the site and records completion can be supplied on request.

Privacy by design

Student entries stay in the student's browser (local storage). Nothing is sent to CAQA or to any server, so no personal information is collected and no accounts are needed. Students print or export their evidence for submission.

Accessibility and motion

Keyboard navigable, screen-reader labels on controls, reduced-motion support and a visible Motion toggle on every page.

Licensing

Licensing and usage

RTO licence

Licensed to the RTO under the CAQA Resources licence agreement for use with its enrolled students and staff across all its campuses and delivery modes. Contact CAQA for pricing and reseller terms.

Intellectual property

All content, fictional entities, documents and software remain the intellectual property of CAQA. The RTO may print and adapt documents for its own delivery within the licence.

Customisation

Branding and customisation

Branding

A private copy with the RTO's own business name, colours and logo can be produced on its own address.

Content

Extra documents, scenarios, systems and staff roles can be added, and existing ones adjusted to match the RTO's assessment tools, industry partners or state requirements.

Integration

Deep links per scenario and per document, optional SCORM launch package, and evidence summaries in a format that suits the RTO's assessment records.

FAQ

Questions trainers ask

How do trainers use Ironbark Engineering in a course?

Pick a scenario that matches the unit or qualification you are delivering, give students the role and the inbox message, and let them work through the documents and systems as they would in a real engineering workshop. The scenario page lists the units, deliverables and assessor notes.

How do students sign in?

Students open the site, choose the Simulated Workplace login and enter the class code issued by their trainer. Each student's records in the systems are kept under their own name so the assessor can review them.

Where are the records students create kept?

Every record a student creates or updates in the job card register, incident register, equipment register, materials register or training matrix is stored against their login. Assessors can view, export or print a student's records from the assessor dashboard.

Can I reset the site between classes?

Yes. The assessor dashboard has a reset control that restores every system to the seed records shown on this site and clears the student entries, while keeping the documents, people and scenarios unchanged.

Can I customise the business for my RTO?

Trainers can add their own scenarios, forms and notices and can change department names and people within the assessor dashboard. The welding procedure register, seed records and documents can be edited, and edits are kept separate from the CAQA baseline so a reset can restore them.

Are the qualifications and unit codes current?

The units and qualifications on each scenario are taken from the current release of the Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package on training.gov.au at the time the site was built. Check training.gov.au before enrolling students, and map your own assessment tools to the elements and performance criteria.

Talk to CAQA

Pricing, reseller terms, matched assessment kits and private branded copies: info@caqa.com.au or 1800 266 160. Browse the full catalogue at caqaresources.com.au.