Modification History
Imported unit codes updated.
Version 3 - MSACM units replaced by MSS units from MSS11v2 Sustainability Training Package.
Description
This qualification is suitable for delivery as part of a one-year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.
This qualification has seven specialist streams available. These are:
- CAD/drafting
- Manufacturing operations
- Laboratory operations
- Technical officer
- Metallurgy
- Polymer technology
- Structural steel detailing.
Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.
Note:
- The minimum requirements for the Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology can also be met by holders of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technician from the Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
MSA30208 Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by manufacturing technology related industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in eleven (11 ) units of competency:
- three (3 ) core units of competency
- eight (8 ) elective units of competency chosen as described below.
Core units
The following three (3 ) units must be chosen.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Prerequisites
Note that elective units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements. The prerequisites for these units are to be counted in the total number of units required in the elective group. Please refer to the individual units for details.
Elective units
Group A - specialist streams
Choose eight (8 ) elective units as specified for a specialist stream.
Note :
- All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
- A maximum of two general elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.
CAD /drafting specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
AUM4003A |
Interpret customer requirements |
|
LMTGN4002A |
Participate in product engineering |
|
MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30001A |
Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30002A |
Produce basic engineering graphics |
* |
MEM30003A |
Produce engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30004A |
Use CAD to create and display 3D models |
* |
MEM30005A |
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
* |
MEM30006A |
Calculate stresses in simple structures |
* |
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
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MEM30008A |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications |
|
MEM30010A |
Set up basic hydraulic circuits |
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MEM30011A |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
|
MEM30013A |
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout |
|
MEM30025A |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
* |
Manufacturing operations specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units as follows:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
FDFOP2005A |
Work in a socially diverse environment |
|
MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
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MEM30014A |
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste |
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MEM30015A |
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements |
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MEM30016A |
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain |
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MEM30017A |
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools |
|
MEM30018A |
Undertake basic process planning |
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MEM30019A |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MEM30020A |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
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MEM30021A |
Prepare a simple production schedule |
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MEM30023A |
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product |
|
MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
* |
MSS402001A |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
|
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
|
MSS402020A |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
|
MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
|
MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
|
MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
|
MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
|
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
|
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSS403002A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
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MSS403030A |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
Laboratory operations specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMTGN4016A |
Contribute to the development of products or processes |
|
MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
|
MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
* |
MSL913001A |
Communicate with other people |
|
MSL913002A |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
|
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
|
MSL933002A |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
|
MSL933003A |
Apply critical control point requirements |
|
MSL934002A |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
|
MSL943001A |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
|
MSL943002A |
Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety |
|
MSL952001A |
Collect routine site samples |
|
MSL952002A |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
|
MSL953001A |
Receive and prepare samples for testing |
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MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
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MSL963001A |
Operate basic handblowing equipment |
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MSL963002A |
Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment |
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MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
|
MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
|
MSL973003A |
Prepare culture media |
|
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
|
MSL973005A |
Assist with fieldwork |
|
MSL973006A |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
|
MSL973007A |
Perform microscopic examination |
Technical officer specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMTGN4016A |
Contribute to the development of products or processes |
|
MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
|
MEM30008A |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications |
|
MEM30009A |
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems |
* |
MEM30010A |
Set up basic hydraulic circuits |
|
MEM30011A |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
|
MEM30013A |
Assist in the design of basic workplace layout |
|
MEM30016A |
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain |
|
MEM30017A |
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools |
|
MEM30018A |
Undertake basic process planning |
|
MEM30019A |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MEM30020A |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
|
MEM30022A |
Undertake supervised procurement activities |
|
MEM30023A |
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product |
|
MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
|
MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
|
MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
|
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems |
|
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
|
MSS403032A |
Analyse manual handling processes |
Metallurgy specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of five (5 ) from the two groups below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Metallurgy group 1
Choose at least three (3) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSATCM301A |
Test the mechanical properties of materials |
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MSATCM302A |
Monitor basic ferrous melting and casting processes |
|
MSATCM303A |
Monitor basic non-ferrous melting and casting processes |
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MSATCM304A |
Interpret basic binary phase diagrams |
|
MSATCM305A |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations |
Metallurgy group 2
Choose at least two (2) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
|
MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals |
|
MEM13004B |
Work safely with molten metals/glass |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
* |
Polymer technology specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Note that either PMBPREP301C or PMBPREP303C may be chosen, but not both.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
|
PMAOPS350B |
Match and adjust colour |
|
PMBPREP206C |
Prepare materials to formulae |
|
PMBPREP301C |
Set up and prepare for production |
|
PMBPREP303C |
Set up equipment for continuous production |
|
PMBPREP304C |
Set a die |
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PMBPROD235C |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
|
PMBTECH301B |
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems |
* |
PMBTECH302A |
Modify existing compounds |
|
PMBTECH303A |
Make minor modifications to products |
|
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
|
Up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from the production units available at Certificate III in the Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking Training Package (PMB07), or its endorsed replacement. |
Structural steel detailing specialist stream
Select eight (8 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSATCS301A |
Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing |
* |
MSATCS302A |
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections |
* |
MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
|
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30001A |
Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30002A |
Produce basic engineering graphics |
* |
MEM30003A |
Produce detailed engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30004A |
Use CAD to create and display 3D models |
* |
Group B - General electives
The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:
CAD/drafting: |
Up to two units |
Manufacturing operations: |
Up to two units |
Laboratory operations: |
Up to two units |
Technical officer: |
Up to two units |
Metallurgy: |
Up to three units |
Polymer technology: |
Up to two units |
Structural steel detailing: |
Up to two units |
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
AUM4003A |
Interpret customer requirements |
|
FDFOP2005A |
Work in a socially diverse environment |
|
LMTGN4002A |
Participate in product engineering |
|
LMTGN4016A |
Contribute to the development of products or processes |
|
MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
|
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
|
MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
|
MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals |
|
MEM13004B |
Work safely with molten metals/glass |
|
MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
|
MEM30001A |
Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30002A |
Produce basic engineering graphics |
* |
MEM30003A |
Produce engineering drawings |
* |
MEM30004A |
Use CAD to create and display 3D models |
* |
MEM30005A |
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
* |
MEM30006A |
Calculate stresses in simple structures |
* |
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
|
MEM30008A |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications |
|
MEM30009A |
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems |
* |
MEM30010A |
Set up basic hydraulic circuits |
|
MEM30011A |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
|
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
|
MEM30013A |
Assist in the design of basic workplace layout |
|
MEM30014A |
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste |
|
MEM30015A |
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements |
|
MEM30016A |
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain |
|
MEM30017A |
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools |
|
MEM30018A |
Undertake basic process planning |
|
MEM30019A |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MEM30020A |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
|
MEM30021A |
Prepare a simple production schedule |
|
MEM30022A |
Undertake supervised procurement activities |
|
MEM30023A |
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product |
|
MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
|
MEM30025A |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
* |
MSS402001A |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
|
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
|
MSS402020A |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
|
MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
|
MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
|
MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
|
MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
|
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
|
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
|
MSS403002A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
|
MSS403030A |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
|
MSS403032A |
Analyse manual handling processes |
|
MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
|
MSATCM301A |
Test the mechanical properties of materials |
|
MSATCM302A |
Monitor basic ferrous melting and casting processes |
|
MSATCM303A |
Monitor basic non-ferrous melting and casting processes |
|
MSATCM304A |
Interpret basic binary phase diagrams |
|
MSATCM305A |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations |
|
MSATCS301A |
Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing |
* |
MSATCS302A |
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections |
* |
MSL913001A |
Communicate with other people |
|
MSL913002A |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
|
MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
|
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
|
MSL933002A |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
|
MSL933003A |
Apply critical control point requirements |
|
MSL934002A |
Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
|
MSL943001A |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
|
MSL943002A |
Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety |
|
MSL952001A |
Collect routine site samples |
|
MSL952002A |
Handle and transport samples or equipment |
|
MSL953001A |
Receive and prepare samples for testing |
|
MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan |
|
MSL963001A |
Operate basic handblowing equipment |
|
MSL963002A |
Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment |
|
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
|
MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
|
MSL973003A |
Prepare culture media |
|
MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
|
MSL973005A |
Assist with fieldwork |
|
MSL973006A |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
|
MSL973007A |
Perform microscopic examination |
|
PMAOPS350B |
Match and adjust colour |
|
PMBPREP206C |
Prepare materials to formulae |
|
PMBPREP301C |
Set up and prepare for production |
|
PMBPREP303C |
Set up equipment for continuous production |
|
PMBPREP304C |
Set a die |
|
PMBPROD235C |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
|
PMBTECH301B |
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems |
* |
PMBTECH302A |
Modify existing compounds |
|
PMBTECH303A |
Make minor modifications to products |
|
A maximum of two (2) general electives may be imported from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate III. |