Qualification details

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of technicians who use production equipment to produce polymer products and components. They apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills, exercising judgement in areas such as start-up, shutdown procedures and quality assurance. Operators apply their product and process knowledge to anticipate and solve a range of product variances and/or product faults.

Products and components may be for commercial, industrial or consumer markets and be made from natural or 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.

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 21

• 1 core unit
• 20 elective units, consisting of:

• at least 17 units from the electives listed below, which must include:

• 2 units from Group A – noting the unit selection guidelines
• a minimum of 6 from any units listed in Groups B to L

• up to 3 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Polymer Processing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.  

Packaging for each specialisation:

• All Group B electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blow moulding)
• All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blown film)
• All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Composites)
• All Group E electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor belt maintenance and repair)
• All Group F electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor belt manufacture)
• All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Extrusion)
• All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Plastic fabrication)
• All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Injection moulding)
• All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Polyurethane)
• All Group K electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rotational moulding)
• All Group L electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rubber lining)

Core units
Unit Code	Unit Title
MSS402051	Apply quality standards

Elective units
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
Group: A
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering		Do not take with MSMWHS200
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	MEM13015	Do not take with MSMSUP210
MSMWHS200	Work safely		Do not take with MEM13015
MSMSUP210	Process and record information		Do not take with MEM16006
Group B: Blow moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP303E	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP305E	Change extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD308E	Take a machine out of production
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
And at least one of the following units:
PMBPROD311E	Produce blow moulded products
PMBPROD370E	Produce injection blow moulded products
Group C: Blown film
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP303E	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP305E	Change extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD308E	Take a machine out of production
PMBPROD316E	Produce blown film
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group D: Composites
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP201E	Prepare moulds for composites production
PMBPROD247E	Create composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD347E	Mould composites products using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD356E	Construct moulds for composite products
PMBPROD393E	Produce composites using vacuum bagging
PMBTECH405E	Repair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH407E	Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques
Group E: Conveyor belt maintenance and repair
PMBPROD243E	Cut rubber materials
PMBPROD265E	Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD367E	Remove and replace conveyor belts
PMBPROD368E	Repair conveyor belt carcasses
PMBPROD369E	Repair conveyor belt covers
And at least one of the following units:
PMBPROD376E	Splice steel cord conveyor belts
PMBPROD377E	Splice fabric ply conveyor belts
PMBPROD378E	Splice solid woven conveyor belts
Group F: Conveyor belt manufacture
PMBPROD238E	Perform creel rack operations for belting production
PMBPROD239E	Build fabric-reinforced conveyor belts
PMBPROD254E	Operate an open mill blender
PMBPROD307E	Produce calendered rubber or vinyl products
PMBPROD339E	Produce steel cord–reinforced conveyor belts
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group G: Extrusion
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP303E	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP305E	Change extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD313E	Produce extruded polymer products
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group H: Plastic fabrication
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	MEM30031A
PMBPROD330E	Make moulds for thermoformed products
PMBPROD357E	Construct jigs and fixtures
PMBPROD358E	Develop polymer product patterns
PMBPROD384E	Operate multi-axis router
PMBPROD385E	Program computer-controlled equipment
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group I: Injection moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP304E	Set a die for injection moulding production
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD310E	Produce injection moulded products
PMBPROD430E	Trial a new injection moulding die
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group J: Polyurethane
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
PMBPROD246E	Hand mix materials
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD360E	Produce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting
PMBPROD362E	Produce polyurethane products using gravity casting
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group K: Rotational moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMSUP303	Identify equipment faults
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD283E	Demould polymer products
PMBPROD321E	Produce rotational moulded products
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
Group L: Rubber lining
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPROD241E	Install rubber lining or pulley lagging using lay-up techniques
PMBPROD243E	Cut rubber materials
PMBPROD248E	Prepare surfaces for coating
PMBPROD358E	Develop polymer product patterns
PMBPROD375E	Vulcanise products using an autoclave
Other electives
MEM05050	Perform routine gas metal arc welding	MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM09202A	Produce freehand sketches
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS100	Use equipment
MSMOPS101	Make measurements
MSMOPS102	Perform tasks to support production
MSMOPS200	Operate equipment
MSMOPS212	Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMOPS244	Lay out and cut materials
MSMOPS363	Organise on-site work
MSMSUP100	Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSMSUP200	Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP240	Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP291	Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP300	Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP382	Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMWHS100	Follow WHS procedures
MSS402040	Apply 5S procedures
PMBFIN201E	Finish components and products
PMBFIN202E	Fit attachments and assemble components for customised polymer products
PMBFIN203E	Rework product imperfections
PMBFIN205E	Hand decorate products
PMBHAN103E	Shift materials safely by hand
PMBPREP205E	Assemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP206E	Prepare polymer materials to specified formulae
PMBPREP301E	Set up and prepare for batch production
PMBPROD206E	Operate ancillary equipment
PMBPROD207E	Operate rubber calendering equipment
PMBPROD209E	Operate cable winding equipment
PMBPROD210E	Operate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD213E	Operate polymer extruders
PMBPROD216E	Operate blown film equipment
PMBPROD221E	Operate rotational moulding equipment
PMBPROD236E	Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes
PMBPROD242E	Bond polymers to surfaces
PMBPROD245E	Fabricate products with rubber or plastics
PMBPROD249E	Apply liquid surface coatings
PMBPROD251E	Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
PMBPROD252E	Operate polymer compounding equipment
PMBPROD261E	Operate continuous vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD280E	Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites
PMBPROD281E	Finish composite products
PMBPROD282E	Reassemble production mould components
PMBPROD287E	Weld thermoplastics materials
PMBPROD293E	Create composite laminates using vacuum-assisted closed-moulding processes
PMBPROD300E	Produce products
PMBPROD301E	Draw wire
PMBPROD302E	Bunch and strand wire
PMBPROD303E	Produce cable and tape lay-up cables
PMBPROD304E	Wind up wire or belts
PMBPROD325E	Lay on tyre retreads
PMBPROD326E	Inspect tyres
PMBPROD328E	Produce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products
PMBPROD336E	Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD337E	Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair
PMBPROD338E	Repair heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD340E	Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD341E	Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD352E	Produce compounded materials
PMBPROD355E	Make pattern or plug for composites moulds
PMBPROD380E	Produce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up
PMBPROD390E	Produce composites using filament winding
PMBPROD391E	Produce composites using resin infusion
PMBPROD392E	Produce thermoset composites using pultrusion
PMBPROD394E	Produce composites using resin transfer moulding
PMBPROD398E	Produce composites using prepregs
PMBTECH403E	Test thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH404E	Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBWELD301E	Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302E	Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
PMBWELD303E	Install polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage
PMBWELD304E	Design polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage
PMBWELD305E	Install polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD306E	Design polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD307E	Install plastic pipelines for high temperature applications
PMBWELD308E	Install PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD309E	Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
PMBWELD310E	Design PVC plastic pipelines for pressure applications
PMBWELD311E	Design plastic pipelines for high temperature and pressure applications

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.

Links

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