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MEM30025A - Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	Superseded	N/A
MSACMT432A - Analyse manual handling processes	Analyse manual handling processes	Superseded	N/A
MEM30008A - Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications	Superseded	N/A
MEM30014A - Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste	Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste	Superseded	N/A
MSACMS200A - Apply competitive manufacturing practices	Apply competitive manufacturing practices	Superseded	N/A
MSACMT230A - Apply cost factors to work practices	Apply cost factors to work practices	Superseded	N/A
MSL933003A - Apply critical control point requirements	Apply critical control point requirements	Superseded	N/A
MEM30012A - Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment	Superseded	N/A
MSACMT251A - Apply quality standards	Apply quality standards	Superseded	N/A
MSL934002A - Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes	Superseded	N/A
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ANZSCO Identifier	399000	Miscellaneous Technicians And Trades Workers
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier	41	Mechanical And Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier	0301	Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier	511	Certificate IV
Taxonomy - Industry Sector	N/A	Manufacturing Technology
Taxonomy - Occupation	N/A	Manufacturing Process Team Leader,Drafting Technical Assistant,Manufacturing Operations Technical Assistant,Polymer Technician,Quality Assurance Officer (Manufacturing),Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing)

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date
ANZSCO Identifier	399000	Miscellaneous Technicians And Trades Workers	05/May/2010
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier	41	Mechanical And Fabrication Engineering Tradespersons	05/May/2010
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier	0301	Manufacturing Engineering And Technology	05/May/2010
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier	511	Certificate IV	07/Apr/2011

Modification History

Not applicable.

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	Complete workplace documentation and records Use communication technologies efficiently Develop work instructions, specifications and procedures Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from NESB Communicate with all team members Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients Use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and customer facilities Access, interpret and apply technical information
Teamwork	Work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion Liaise with and provide support to other team members Work as part of a team Identify and manage performance required to rneet internal and external customer needs in own work and team Manage technical processes and provide problem solving support to others
Problem solving	Investigate problem causes Identify, rectify or report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services Identify environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided Use material and process knowledge to solve problems Identify hazards and suggest control measures Determine production requirements Conduct tests and analyse results to determine and assess production requirements
Initiative and enterprise	Seek feedback on products, processes and procedures Gather and analyse information and apply to work related processes Record information on the quality and other indicators of products Support achievement of efficient production processes Determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving
Planning and organizing	Identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures Demonstrate time management skills Source and prepare materials and resources Sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
Self management	Interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times Monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues Understand own work activities Manage own time to meet deadlines Implement workplace procedures and instructions
Learning	Implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified production requirements Assess competencies in meeting job requirements Be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills Identify own training needs and seek skill development if required Gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice
Technology	Use computer software applications effectively Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards Help others use technology efficiently and safely Use testing technology

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
MSACMT251A	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
AUM4003A	Interpret Customer Requirements
LMTGN4002A	Participate in product engineering
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
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 evaluate engineering applications
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30013A	Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
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
MEM30025A	Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	*
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
UEPMNT420A	Perform electrical/electronic drafting
	One 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
FDFOP2005A	Work in a socially diverse environment
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
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
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSACMS200A	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMT220A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT250A	Monitor process capability
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT430A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
	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
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	*
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSL913001A	Communicate with other people
MSL922001A	Record and present data
MSL933001A	Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL943001A	Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943002A	Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL913002A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL933992A	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
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
	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
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM30001A	Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings	*
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineering graphics	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30003A	Produce 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	*
MEM30022A	Undertake supervised procurement activities
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT432A	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
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM30001A	Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings	*
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineering graphics	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30003A	Produce engineering drawings	*
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications
	Up to two 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.
	One 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
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
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
MEM30001A	Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings	*
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 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	*
MSACMS200A	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMT220A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT250A	Monitor process capability
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT430A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSACMT432A	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 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.

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MSA40108 - Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology (Release 2)

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