Modification History
Release 2 - Imported units of competency updated to current versions
Release 1 - Initial release
Description
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Polymer Processing is intended for competent operators who operate production equipment or undertake similar roles directly producing products. The operator would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
For job roles at Certificate I level and for people working in the industry in production support roles, the following Certificates in MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package would be appropriate:
- MSA10207 Certificate I in Process Manufacturing
- MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing.
The relevant MSA units of competency for these Certificates are available as electives in PMB07 Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package.
Application
This industry manufactures a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer products to components to be included in other industrial or consumer products. Much of it is long runs of standard products, but equally it may be short runs/one offs of specialised products. It uses a wide range of natural and synthetic polymers covering thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers.
The products from this industry may be components in automobiles, aeroplanes and marine craft as well as domestic appliances and industrial and commercial plant and equipment. It may also be electrical or data cabling. They may equally be consumer products such as paint brushes, tooth brushes, lunch boxes or carry bags.
People with this qualification may be expected to operate production equipment and carry out a range of support functions
Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, or entry may also be gained through MSA10207 Certificate I in Process Manufacturing.
Units of competency contained within this qualification may be common with other manufacturing qualifications and credit should be granted towards this qualification where competency has already been achieved. Credit should also be granted towards this qualification where competency has been achieved in units of competency contained within relevant skill sets.
The units of competency in this qualification reflect competencies which are practiced within the industry and recognition of prior learning (RPL) should be granted where there is sufficient evidence of competency from work-based experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further qualification pathways from this qualification include PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
Additional qualification advice
MSA21108 Certificate II in Competitive Manufacturing and MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing are available for those who need a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, units of competency in this qualification may provide the underpinning knowledge and skills required for various licences. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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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 the Certificate II in Polymer Processing competency must be achieved in fourteen (14 ) units of competency:
- three (3 ) core units of competency
- eleven (11 ) elective units of competency, as specified below.
Note : Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
Core units of competency
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
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MSAPMSUP210A |
Process and record information |
Elective units of competency
Select eleven (11 ) units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of three (3 ) from Group A
- The remainder may be chosen from Groups A and B to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11 ).
Note: Up to four (4 ) of the elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Group B.
Group A
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite |
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FPICOT2206B |
Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw |
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MSAPMOPS200A |
Operate equipment |
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MSAPMOPS212A |
Use enterprise computers or data systems |
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MSAPMOPS244A |
Layout and cut materials |
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PMBFIN201C |
Finish products and components |
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PMBFIN202C |
Fit attachments to products |
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PMBFIN203C |
Repair product imperfections |
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PMBFIN205C |
Hand decorate products |
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PMBPREP201B |
Prepare moulds for composites production |
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PMBPREP205C |
Assemble materials and equipment for production |
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PMBPREP206C |
Prepare materials to formulae |
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PMBPROD206B |
Operate ancillary equipment |
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PMBPROD207B |
Operate calender |
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PMBPROD209C |
Operate cable winding equipment |
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PMBPROD210B |
Operate injection moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD211B |
Operate blow moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD212B |
Operate thermoforming equipment |
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PMBPROD213B |
Operate extruders |
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PMBPROD216B |
Operate blown film equipment |
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PMBPROD217B |
Operate printing equipment |
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PMBPROD221B |
Operate rotational moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD229B |
Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD233B |
Operate film conversion equipment |
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PMBPROD235C |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD236C |
Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes |
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PMBPROD237C |
Splice cables |
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PMBPROD238A |
Perform creel rack operations |
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PMBPROD239A |
Build reinforced conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD240C |
Cut materials |
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PMBPROD241C |
Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys |
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PMBPROD242A |
Bond polymers to surfaces |
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PMBPROD245C |
Fabricate materials |
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PMBPROD246C |
Hand mix materials |
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PMBPROD247C |
Hand lay up composites |
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PMBPROD248C |
Prepare surfaces for coating |
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PMBPROD249B |
Apply liquid surface coatings |
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PMBPROD251B |
Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish |
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PMBPROD252C |
Operate compounding equipment |
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PMBPROD253C |
Operate an internal mill blender |
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PMBPROD254C |
Operate an open mill blender |
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PMBPROD255C |
Operate mixing equipment |
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PMBPROD259C |
Operate granulating equipment |
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PMBPROD261B |
Operate continuous vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD262B |
Operate tyre curing equipment |
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PMBPROD263B |
Operate retread curing equipment |
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PMBPROD264C |
Check recycle wash process |
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PMBPROD265C |
Operate portable vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD266B |
Prepare tyre casings for retreading |
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PMBPROD267B |
Operate steel cutting equipment |
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PMBPROD268B |
Operate bead coiling equipment |
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PMBPROD270B |
Operate injection blow moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD280B |
Operate resin-glass depositor equipment |
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PMBPROD281B |
Finish composite products |
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PMBPROD282B |
Assemble mould |
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PMBPROD283B |
Demould product |
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PMBPROD284B |
Operate open flame moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD285A |
Operate computer controlled equipment |
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PMBPROD287B |
Weld plastics materials |
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PMBPROD290B |
Operate filament winding equipment |
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PMBPROD291B |
Operate resin infusion moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD292B |
Operate pultrusion equipment |
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PMBPROD293B |
Operate vacuum bagging equipment |
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PMBPROD294B |
Operate resin transfer moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD295B |
Operate composite sheeting equipment |
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PMBPROD296B |
Operate centrifugal casting equipment |
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PMBPROD297B |
Operate equipment using moulding compounds |
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PMBPROD298B |
Operate equipment using pre-preg material |
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A maximum of two (2 ) units of competency may be chosen from the units in Groups A and B of PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (at least one of which must be from Group A). |
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Group B
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Prerequisite |
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LMTGN2008B |
Coordinate work of team/section |
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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals |
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MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
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MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
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MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
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MSS402020A |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
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MSS402021A |
Apply Just in Time procedures |
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MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSS402040A |
Apply 5S procedures |
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MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
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MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
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MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSAPMOHS100A |
Follow OHS procedures |
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MSAPMOHS110A |
Follow emergency response procedures |
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MSAPMOHS205A |
Control minor incidents |
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MSAPMOHS210B |
Undertake first response to non-fire incidents |
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MSAPMOHS212A |
Undertake first response to fire incidents |
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MSAPMOHS216A |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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MSAPMOHS217A |
Gas test atmospheres |
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MSAPMOHS220A |
Provide initial first aid response |
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MSAPMOPS100A |
Use equipment |
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MSAPMOPS101A |
Make measurements |
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MSAPMOPS102A |
Perform tasks to support production |
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MSAPMPER200C |
Work in accordance with an issued permit |
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MSAPMPER201A |
Monitor and control work permits |
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MSAPMPER205C |
Enter confined space |
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MSAPMSUP100A |
Apply workplace procedures |
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MSAPMSUP101A |
Clean workplace or equipment |
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MSAPMSUP102A |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSAPMSUP106A |
Work in a team |
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MSAPMSUP172A |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
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MSAPMSUP200A |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSAPMSUP201A |
Receive or despatch goods |
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MSAPMSUP204A |
Pack products or materials |
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MSAPMSUP205A |
Transfer loads |
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MSAPMSUP230A |
Monitor process operations |
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MSAPMSUP240A |
Undertake minor maintenance |
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MSAPMSUP273A |
Handle goods |
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MSAPMSUP280A |
Manage conflict at work |
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MSAPMSUP291A |
Participate in continuous improvement |
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MSAPMSUP292A |
Sample and test materials and product |
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PMBHAN103C |
Shift materials safely by hand |
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PMBHAN208C |
Store products |
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PMBWASTE101C |
Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal |
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RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
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TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
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Up to four (4 ) relevant units of competency may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificates II or III. |
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