Modification History
Version 4 - Imported elective units replaced by current versions. Equivalent.
Version 3 - MSACM units replaced by MSS units from MSS11v2 Sustainability Training Package.
Description
This qualification is suitable for delivery as part of a two year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.
This qualification has five specialist streams available. These are:
- CAD/Drafting
- Manufacturing Operations
- Laboratory Operations
- Technical Officer
- Polymer Technology.
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
Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the 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 organizing |
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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 IV in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in sixteen (16 ) units of competency:
- four (4 ) core units of competency
- twelve (12 ) elective units of competency, chosen as described below.
Core units
The following four (4 ) units must be chosen.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Prerequisites
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 twelve (12 ) elective units as specified to achieve a specialist stream.
Note :
- All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
- Three elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.
CAD /drafting specialist stream
Select twelve (12 ) elective units:
- a minimum of ten (10 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
AUM4003A |
Interpret customer requirements |
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LMTGN4002A |
Participate in product engineering |
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MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
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MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
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MEM30032A |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
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MEM30033A |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D 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 |
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MEM30013A |
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout |
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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 |
|
MEM30025A |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
* |
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
|
MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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UEPMNT420A |
Perform electrical/electronic drafting |
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One (1) relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Manufacturing operations specialist stream
Select twelve (12 ) elective units:
- a minimum of ten (10 ) 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 |
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MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
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MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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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 |
|
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Laboratory operations specialist stream
Select twelve (12 ) elective units:
- a minimum of ten (10 ) 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 |
|
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
|
MEM30019A |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
* |
MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
|
MSL913001A |
Communicate with other people |
|
MSL913002A |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
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MSL922001A |
Record and present data |
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MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
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MSL933002A |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
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MSL933003A |
Apply critical control point requirements |
|
MSL934001A |
Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans |
|
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 |
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MSL963002A |
Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment |
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MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL973002A |
Prepare working solutions |
|
MSL973003A |
Prepare culture media |
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MSL973004A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
|
MSL973005A |
Assist with fieldwork |
|
MSL973006A |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
|
MSL973007A |
Perform microscopic examination |
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MSL973012A |
Assist with geotechnical site investigations |
|
MSL974001A |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
|
MSL974002A |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
* |
MSL974003A |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Technical officer specialist stream
Select twelve (12 ) elective units:
- a minimum of ten (10 ) 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 |
|
MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
|
MEM30032A |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
|
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 in operations |
|
MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
|
MSS403032A |
Analyse manual handling processes |
|
One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Polymer technology specialist stream
Select twelve (12 ) elective units:
- a minimum of six (6 ) from the list below
- the balance may be chosen from Group 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 |
|
MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
|
MEM30032A |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
|
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
|
MEM30008A |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications |
|
MEM30020A |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
|
Up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from the production units available at Certificate III or IV in the Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking Training Package (PMB07), or its endorsed replacement. Note that any prerequisites are to be counted in the total number of units. |
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One (1) relevant specialist elective units may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Note that for the polymer technology specialist stream , only one of the following general elective units may be chosen , not both .
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
PMBPREP301C |
Set up and prepare for production |
|
PMBPREP303C |
Set up equipment for continuous production |
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 |
Polymer technology: |
Up to six 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 |
|
MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
|
MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
|
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
|
MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
|
MEM30032A |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
|
MEM30033A |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D 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 preparation of a 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 |
|
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
|
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 |
|
MSL934001A |
Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans |
|
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 |
|
MSL973012A |
Assist with geotechnical site investigations |
|
MSL974001A |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions |
|
MSL974002A |
Conduct geotechnical site investigations |
* |
MSL974003A |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
|
UEPMNT420A |
Perform electrical/electronic drafting |
|
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. |