Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.
Qualification Description
The PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing is intended for advanced operators who use production equipment to directly produce products.
The operator will be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills to undertake advanced operations and exercise judgement in areas such as start-up and shutdown procedures and quality assurance.
The operator will be able to apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and to solve a range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution or do not have a solution recorded in the procedures.
This qualification applies to the production of a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer products to components to be included in other commercial, industrial or consumer products. Products may be made from a wide range of natural and synthetic polymers covering thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers. Production may be long runs of standard products, short runs or ‘one offs’ of specialised products.
The qualification includes units of competency which are the beginning of the polymer technician stream and which contribute to a deeper knowledge of polymers and processes.
For people who do not directly produce product but work in production support roles see MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.
For people who require a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles see MSS30316 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices.
There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
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To be awarded the PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing competency must be achieved in twenty-one (21 ) units of competency:
Up to six (6 ) of the elective units of competency can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C. Note : Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details. |
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Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSS402051 |
Apply quality standards |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
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MSMSUP210 |
Process and record information |
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Elective units of competency Group A: Elective units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM09003B |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
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MSMOPS363 |
Organise on site work |
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PMBPREP301 |
Set up and prepare for production |
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PMBPREP303 |
Set up equipment for continuous operation |
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PMBPREP304 |
Set a die |
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PMBPREP305 |
Change extrusion die and setup |
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PMBPROD300 |
Produce products |
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PMBPROD301 |
Draw wire |
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PMBPROD302 |
Bunch and strand wire |
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PMBPROD303 |
Lay up and tape cables |
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PMBPROD304 |
Wind products onto drums |
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PMBPROD305 |
Colour optical fibre |
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PMBPROD306 |
Prepare and start equipment for production |
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PMBPROD307 |
Produce calendered products |
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PMBPROD308 |
Take a machine out of production |
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PMBPROD309 |
Produce electroplated products |
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PMBPROD310 |
Produce injection moulded products |
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PMBPROD311 |
Produce blow moulded products |
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PMBPROD312 |
Produce continuous thermoforming products |
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PMBPROD313 |
Produce extruded products |
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PMBPROD314 |
Produce compression moulded products |
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PMBPROD315 |
Produce polyurethane foam |
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PMBPROD316 |
Produce blown film |
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PMBPROD317 |
Print and decorate rigid products |
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PMBPROD319 |
Build up rollers |
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PMBPROD320 |
Produce foam injected mouldings |
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PMBPROD321 |
Produce rotational moulded products |
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PMBPROD323 |
Produce powder coated products |
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PMBPROD324 |
Inspect tyres for retreading |
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PMBPROD325 |
Lay on tyre retreads |
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PMBPROD326 |
Inspect tyres |
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PMBPROD328 |
Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products |
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PMBPROD329 |
Produce polystyrene shape moulded products |
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PMBPROD330 |
Make moulds for formed products |
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PMBPROD331 |
Produce printed and decorated film |
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PMBPROD332 |
Produce thermally bent products |
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PMBPROD333 |
Convert plastic film |
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PMBPROD334 |
Produce products using twin screw extruders |
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PMBPROD336 |
Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres |
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PMBPROD337 |
Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair |
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PMBPROD338 |
Repair heavy off-the-road tyres |
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PMBPROD339 |
Produce reinforced conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD340 |
Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs |
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PMBPROD341 |
Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs |
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PMBPROD343 |
Shut down plant area |
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PMBPROD347 |
Produce composites using hand lamination |
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PMBPROD349 |
Produce liquid surface coated products |
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PMBPROD352 |
Produce compounded materials |
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PMBPROD353 |
Compound materials using an internal mill blender |
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PMBPROD354 |
Compound materials using an open mill blender |
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PMBPROD355 |
Make pattern/plug for composites moulds |
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PMBPROD356 |
Construct moulds for composite products |
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PMBPROD357 |
Construct jigs and fixtures |
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PMBPROD358 |
Develop patterns |
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PMBPROD360 |
Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products |
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PMBPROD362 |
Produce gravity cast polyurethane products |
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PMBPROD367 |
Remove and replace conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD368 |
Repair conveyor belt carcass |
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PMBPROD369 |
Repair conveyor belt covers |
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PMBPROD370 |
Produce injection blow moulded products |
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PMBPROD372 |
Produce fibre optic preforms |
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PMBPROD373 |
Draw optical fibre |
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PMBPROD375 |
Vulcanise products using an autoclave |
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PMBPROD376 |
Splice steel cord conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD377 |
Splice fabric ply conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD378 |
Splice solid woven conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD380 |
Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor |
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PMBPROD384 |
Operate multi-axis router |
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PMBPROD385 |
Program computer controlled equipment |
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PMBPROD387 |
Produce welded plastics materials |
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PMBPROD390 |
Produce composites using filament winding |
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PMBPROD391 |
Produce composites using resin infusion |
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PMBPROD392 |
Produce composites using pultrusion |
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PMBPROD393 |
Produce composites using vacuum bagging |
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PMBPROD394 |
Produce composites using resin transfer moulding |
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PMBPROD395 |
Produce composite sheet products |
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PMBPROD396 |
Produce composites using centrifugal casting |
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PMBPROD397 |
Produce composites using moulding compounds |
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PMBPROD398 |
Produce composites using pre-pregs |
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PMBTECH301 |
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems |
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PMBTECH302 |
Modify existing compounds |
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PMBTECH303 |
Make minor modifications to products |
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TLID3011 |
Conduct specialised forklift operation |
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A maximum of two (2 ) units of competency may be chosen from the units in Groups A and B of PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (at least one of which must be from Group A). |
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Group B |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEM03001B |
Perform manual production assembly |
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MEM03006B |
Set assembly stations |
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MEM11005B |
Pick and process order |
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MEM11006B |
Perform production packaging |
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MEM11007B |
Administer inventory procedures |
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MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
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MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
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MEM15003B |
Use improvement processes in team activities |
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MEM15004B |
Perform inspection |
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MSS402002 |
Sustain process improvements |
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MSS402020 |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
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MSS402050 |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS402060 |
Use planning software systems in operations |
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MSS402080 |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSMWHS300 |
Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group |
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MSMPER300 |
Issue work permits |
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MSMSUP300 |
Identify and apply process improvements |
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MSMSUP301 |
Apply HACCP to the workplace |
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MSMSUP303 |
Identify equipment faults |
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MSMSUP309 |
Maintain and organise workplace records |
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MSMSUP310 |
Contribute to the development of workplace documentation |
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MSMSUP330 |
Develop and adjust a production schedule |
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MSMSUP382 |
Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace |
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MSMSUP383 |
Facilitate a team |
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MSMSUP390 |
Use structured problem solving tools |
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PMBWASTE302 |
Coordinate waste disposal |
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PMBWELD301 |
Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines |
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PMBWELD302 |
Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines |
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PMBWELD303 |
Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines |
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PMBWELD304 |
Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines |
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PMBWELD305 |
Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD306 |
Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD307 |
Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD308 |
Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD309 |
Weld plastic using extrusion techniques |
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PMBWELD310 |
Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD311 |
Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines |
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MSL973001 |
Perform basic tests |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
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Up to two (2 ) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in a Certificate III. |
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Group C |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite |
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FWPCOT2238 |
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw |
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HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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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 computer technology |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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MSS402021 |
Apply Just in Time procedures |
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MSS402030 |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSS402040 |
Apply 5S procedures |
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MSMWHS100 |
Follow WHS procedures |
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MSMWHS110 |
Follow emergency response procedures |
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MSMWHS205 |
Control minor incidents |
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MSMWHS210 |
Undertake first response to non-fire incidents |
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MSMWHS212 |
Undertake first response to fire incidents |
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MSMWHS216 |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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MSMWHS217 |
Gas test atmospheres |
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MSMOPS100 |
Use equipment |
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MSMOPS101 |
Make measurements |
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MSMOPS102 |
Perform tasks to support production |
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MSMOPS200 |
Operate equipment |
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MSMOPS212 |
Use organisations computers or data systems |
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MSMOPS244 |
Lay out and cut materials |
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MSMPER200 |
Work in accordance with an issued permit |
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MSMPER201 |
Monitor and control work permits |
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MSMPER205 |
Enter confined space |
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MSMSUP100 |
Apply workplace context to own job |
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MSMSUP101 |
Clean workplace or equipment |
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MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
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MSMENV172 |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
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MSMSUP200 |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSMSUP204 |
Pack products or materials |
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MSMSUP205 |
Transfer loads |
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MSMSUP230 |
Monitor process operations |
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MSMSUP240 |
Undertake minor maintenance |
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MSMSUP273 |
Handle goods |
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MSMSUP280 |
Manage conflict at work |
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MSMSUP291 |
Participate in continuous improvement |
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MSMSUP292 |
Sample and test materials and product |
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PMBFIN201 |
Finish products and components |
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PMBFIN202 |
Fit attachments to products |
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PMBFIN203 |
Repair product imperfections |
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PMBFIN205 |
Hand decorate products |
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PMBHAN103 |
Shift materials safely by hand |
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PMBHAN208 |
Store products |
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PMBPREP201 |
Prepare moulds for composites production |
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PMBPREP205 |
Assemble materials and equipment for production |
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PMBPREP206 |
Prepare materials to formulae |
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PMBPROD206 |
Operate ancillary equipment |
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PMBPROD207 |
Operate calender |
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PMBPROD209 |
Operate cable winding equipment |
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PMBPROD210 |
Operate injection moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD211 |
Operate blow moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD212 |
Operate thermoforming equipment |
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PMBPROD213 |
Operate extruders |
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PMBPROD216 |
Operate blown film equipment |
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PMBPROD217 |
Operate printing equipment |
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PMBPROD221 |
Operate rotational moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD229 |
Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD233 |
Operate film conversion equipment |
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PMBPROD235 |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD236 |
Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes |
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PMBPROD237 |
Splice cables |
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PMBPROD238 |
Perform creel rack operations |
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PMBPROD239 |
Build reinforced conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD240 |
Cut materials |
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PMBPROD241 |
Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys |
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PMBPROD242 |
Bond polymers to surfaces |
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PMBPROD245 |
Fabricate materials |
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PMBPROD246 |
Hand mix materials |
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PMBPROD247 |
Hand lay up composites |
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PMBPROD248 |
Prepare surfaces for coating |
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PMBPROD249 |
Apply liquid surface coatings |
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PMBPROD251 |
Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish |
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PMBPROD252 |
Operate compounding equipment |
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PMBPROD253 |
Operate an internal mill blender |
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PMBPROD254 |
Operate an open mill blender |
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PMBPROD255 |
Operate mixing equipment |
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PMBPROD259 |
Operate granulating equipment |
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PMBPROD261 |
Operate continuous vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD262 |
Operate tyre curing equipment |
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PMBPROD263 |
Operate retread curing equipment |
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PMBPROD265 |
Operate portable vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD266 |
Prepare tyre casings for retreading |
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PMBPROD267 |
Operate steel cutting equipment |
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PMBPROD268 |
Operate bead coiling equipment |
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PMBPROD270 |
Operate injection blow moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD280 |
Operate resin-glass depositor equipment |
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PMBPROD281 |
Finish composite products |
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PMBPROD282 |
Assemble mould |
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PMBPROD283 |
Demould product |
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PMBPROD284 |
Operate open flame moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD285 |
Operate computer controlled equipment |
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PMBPROD287 |
Weld plastics materials |
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PMBPROD290 |
Operate filament winding equipment |
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PMBPROD291 |
Operate resin infusion moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD292 |
Operate pultrusion equipment |
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PMBPROD293 |
Operate vacuum bagging equipment |
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PMBPROD294 |
Operate resin transfer moulding equipment |
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PMBPROD295 |
Operate composite sheeting equipment |
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PMBPROD296 |
Operate centrifugal casting equipment |
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PMBPROD297 |
Operate equipment using moulding compounds |
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PMBPROD298 |
Operate equipment using pre-preg material |
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PMBWASTE101 |
Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal |
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RIIRIS201D |
Conduct local risk control |
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TLID2010 |
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 packaged in Certificates II or III. |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090
