Modification History
Release 2 - Addition of five new elective units for rubber/tyre sector. Imported units updated to latest versions. Equivalent.
Release 1 - Initial release.
Description
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Polymer Technology is intended for senior operators and polymer technicians. These technicians may be process-based and directly involved in production, or they may be based elsewhere, e.g. in a laboratory, although they will typically still have functions on the production floor.
The technician will typically be involved in trialling and solving more complex problems which require greater theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment.
Application
This industry manufactures a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer products to components to be included in other commercial, 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 undertake a technician role on the shop floor, from a base in a laboratory or office. They will be competent to operate production equipment and perform a range of support functions and will also undertake advanced problem solving and will participate in product or process improvement.
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 PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
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 PMB50107 Diploma of Polymer Technology
Additional qualification advice
MSA41108 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing is 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 IV in Polymer Technology competency must be achieved in twenty eight (28 ) units of competency.
- four (4 ) core units of competency
- twenty four (24 ) elective units of competency, as specified below.
Note : Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen. Please refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
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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 twenty four (24 ) units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of three (3 ) units from Group A
- a minimum of two (2 ) units from Group B
- the remainder of units may be chosen from Groups A, B and C, to bring the total number of electives to twenty four (24 ).
Note : Up to ten (10 ) of the elective units may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
Group A
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSAPMOPS400A |
Optimise process/plant area |
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MSAPMOPS401A |
Trial new process or product |
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MSAPMOPS404A |
Coordinate maintenance |
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MSAPMOPS405A |
Identify problems in fluid power system |
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MSAPMOPS406A |
Identify problems in electronic control systems |
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PMBPROD430B |
Trial a new die/tool |
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PMBPROD431B |
Trial a new, advanced or complex mould |
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PMBTECH401B |
Predict polymer properties and characteristics |
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PMBTECH402B |
Set advanced or complex dies |
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PMBTECH403B |
Test fibre-composites materials and laminates |
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PMBTECH404B |
Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites |
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PMBTECH405B |
Repair damaged fibre-composites structures |
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PMBTECH406A |
Diagnose production equipment problems |
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Group B
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
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MSS403010A |
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices |
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MSS403002A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
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MSS403021A |
Facilitate a Just in Time system |
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MSS403040A |
Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S |
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MSS404050A |
Undertake process capability improvements |
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MSS403051A |
Mistake proof an operational process |
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MSS404052A |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
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MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS300A |
Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group |
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MSAPMOHS400A |
Contribute to OHS management system |
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MSAPMOHS401A |
Assess risk |
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MSAPMSUP300A |
Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies |
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MSAPMSUP301A |
Apply HACCP to the workplace |
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MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
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MSAPMSUP309A |
Maintain and organise workplace records |
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MSAPMSUP310A |
Contribute to the development of plant documentation |
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MSAPMSUP330A |
Develop and adjust a production schedule |
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MSAPMSUP382A |
Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace |
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MSAPMSUP383A |
Facilitate a team |
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MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
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MSAPMSUP400A |
Develop and monitor quality systems |
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MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
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MSL974003A |
Perform chemical tests and procedures |
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PMBPROD336A |
Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres |
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PRBPROD337A |
Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair |
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PMBPROD338A |
Repair heavy off-the-road tyres |
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PMBPROD340A |
Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs |
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PMBPROD341A |
Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs |
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TLID3011A |
Conduct specialised forklift operation |
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Group C
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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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LMTGN2008B |
Coordinate work of team/section |
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MEM03001B |
Perform manual production assembly |
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MEM03006B |
Set assembly stations |
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MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM09003B |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
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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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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals |
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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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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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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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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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MSAPMOPS363A |
Organise on site work |
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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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MSAPMPER300C |
Issue work permits |
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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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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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PMBHAN103C |
Shift materials safely by hand |
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PMBHAN208C |
Store 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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PMBPREP301C |
Set up and prepare for production |
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PMBPREP303C |
Set up equipment for continuous operation |
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PMBPREP304C |
Set a die |
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PMBPREP305B |
Change extrusion die and setup |
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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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PMBPROD300B |
Produce products |
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PMBPROD301C |
Draw wire |
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PMBPROD302C |
Bunch and strand wire |
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PMBPROD303C |
Lay up and tape cables |
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PMBPROD304C |
Wind products onto drums |
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PMBPROD305C |
Colour optical fibre |
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PMBPROD306B |
Prepare and start equipment for production |
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PMBPROD307C |
Produce calendered products |
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PMBPROD308B |
Take a machine out of production |
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PMBPROD309C |
Produce electroplated products |
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PMBPROD310C |
Produce injection moulded products |
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PMBPROD311C |
Produce blow moulded products |
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PMBPROD312C |
Produce continuous thermoforming products |
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PMBPROD313C |
Produce extruded products |
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PMBPROD314C |
Produce compression moulded products |
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PMBPROD315C |
Produce polyurethane foam |
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PMBPROD316C |
Produce blown film |
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PMBPROD317C |
Print and decorate rigid products |
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PMBPROD318C |
Build first stage tyres |
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PMBPROD319C |
Build up rollers |
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PMBPROD320C |
Produce foam injected mouldings |
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PMBPROD321B |
Produce rotational moulded products |
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PMBPROD323C |
Produce powder coated products |
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PMBPROD324B |
Inspect tyres for retreading |
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PMBPROD325B |
Lay on tyre retreads |
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PMBPROD326B |
Inspect tyres |
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PMBPROD327B |
Produce finished tyres |
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PMBPROD328C |
Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products |
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PMBPROD329C |
Produce polystyrene shape moulded products |
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PMBPROD330A |
Make moulds for formed products |
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PMBPROD331C |
Produce printed and decorated film |
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PMBPROD332C |
Produce thermally bent products |
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PMBPROD333B |
Convert plastic film |
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PMBPROD334A |
Produce products using twin screw extruders |
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PMBPROD335C |
Build second stage tyres |
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PMBPROD339A |
Produce reinforced conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD343C |
Shut down plant area |
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PMBPROD347B |
Produce composites using hand lamination |
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PMBPROD349B |
Produce liquid surface coated products |
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PMBPROD352A |
Produce compounded materials |
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PMBPROD353B |
Compound materials using an internal mill blender |
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PMBPROD354B |
Compound materials using an open mill blender |
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PMBPROD355B |
Make pattern/plug for composites moulds |
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PMBPROD356C |
Construct moulds for composite products |
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PMBPROD357C |
Construct jigs and fixtures |
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PMBPROD358C |
Develop patterns |
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PMBPROD360B |
Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products |
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PMBPROD362B |
Produce gravity cast polyurethane products |
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PMBPROD367B |
Remove and replace conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD368B |
Repair conveyor belt carcass |
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PMBPROD369B |
Repair conveyor belt covers |
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PMBPROD370B |
Produce injection blow moulded products |
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PMBPROD372B |
Produce fibre optic preforms |
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PMBPROD373B |
Draw optical fibre |
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PMBPROD375B |
Vulcanise products using an autoclave |
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PMBPROD376A |
Splice steel cord conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD377A |
Splice fabric ply conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD378A |
Splice solid woven conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD380B |
Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor |
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PMBPROD384A |
Operate multi-axis router |
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PMBPROD385A |
Program computer controlled equipment |
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PMBPROD387B |
Produce welded plastics materials |
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PMBPROD390B |
Produce composites using filament winding |
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PMBPROD391B |
Produce composites using resin infusion |
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PMBPROD392B |
Produce composites using pultrusion |
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PMBPROD393B |
Produce composites using vacuum bagging |
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PMBPROD394B |
Produce composites using resin transfer moulding |
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PMBPROD395B |
Produce composite sheet products |
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PMBPROD396B |
Produce composites using centrifugal casting |
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PMBPROD397B |
Produce composites using moulding compounds |
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PMBPROD398B |
Produce composites using pre-pregs |
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PMBTECH301B |
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems |
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PMBTECH302A |
Modify existing compounds |
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PMBTECH303A |
Make minor modifications to products |
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PMBWASTE101C |
Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal |
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PMBWASTE302C |
Coordinate waste disposal |
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PMBWELD301B |
Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines |
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PMBWELD302B |
Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines |
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PMBWELD303B |
Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines |
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PMBWELD304B |
Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines |
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PMBWELD305B |
Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD306B |
Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD307B |
Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD308B |
Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD309B |
Weld plastic using extrusion techniques |
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PMBWELD310B |
Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines |
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PMBWELD311B |
Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines |
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RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
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TAEASS301B |
Contribute to assessment |
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TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
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TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
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TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
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TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
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Up to eight (8 ) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificates II or III. (Note that a maximum of four (4 ) of these units can be available at Certificate II). |
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