Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of senior operators and polymer technicians who may be process-based and directly involved in production or they may be based elsewhere, although they will typically still have functions on the production floor. They apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement, such as product and process improvements and trialling. Senior operators and polymer technicians will solve complex problems which require in depth theoretical knowledge combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment.
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 = 28
- 1 core unit
- 27 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 24 units from the electives listed below, which must include:
- 2 units from Group A – noting the unit selection guidelines
- 5 units from Group B
- 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 IV in Polymer Technology. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Blow moulding)
- All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Composites)
- All Group E electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Conveyor belt maintenance and repair)
- All Group F electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Extrusion)
- All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Plastic fabrication)
- All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Injection moulding)
- All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Polyurethane)
- All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Rotational moulding)
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Core units |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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MSS402051 |
Apply quality standards |
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Elective units |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Prerequisites |
Unit selection guidelines |
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Group A |
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MEM13015 |
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
Do not take with MSMWHS200 |
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MEM16006 |
Organise and communicate information |
MEM13015 |
Do not take with MSMSUP210 |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
Do not take with MEM13015 |
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MSMSUP210 |
Process and record information |
Do not take with MEM16006 |
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Group B |
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MEM09003 |
Prepare basic engineering drawing |
MEM09002 MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MSMOPS400 |
Optimise process/plant area |
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MSMOPS401 |
Trial new process or product |
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MSMSUP404 |
Coordinate maintenance |
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MSS402050 |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS404054 |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
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PMBPROD430E |
Trial a new injection moulding die |
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PMBPROD431E |
Trial a new production mould assembly |
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PMBTECH401E |
Predict polymer properties and characteristics |
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PMBTECH402E |
Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies |
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PMBTECH403E |
Test thermoset composite laminates and materials |
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PMBTECH404E |
Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties |
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PMBTECH406E |
Diagnose production equipment problems |
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PMBTECH407E |
Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques |
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PMBTECH501E |
Analyse equipment performance |
PMBTECH401E MSMOPS401 |
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PMBTECH502E |
Analyse production trials |
MSMOPS401 |
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PMBTECH506E |
Analyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding |
MSMOPS401 |
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PMBTECH507E |
Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques |
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Group C: Blow moulding |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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PMBPREP303E |
Set up equipment for continuous operation |
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PMBPREP305E |
Change extrusion die and calibrator |
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PMBPROD235E |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD306E |
Prepare and start equipment for production |
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PMBPROD308E |
Take a machine out of production |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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And at least one of the following units: |
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PMBPROD311E |
Produce blow moulded products |
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PMBPROD370E |
Produce injection blow moulded products |
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Group D: Composites |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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PMBPREP201E |
Prepare moulds for composites production |
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PMBPROD247E |
Create composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques |
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PMBPROD347E |
Mould composites products using hand lay-up techniques |
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PMBPROD356E |
Construct moulds for composite products |
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PMBPROD393E |
Produce composites using vacuum bagging |
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PMBTECH404E |
Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties |
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PMBTECH405E |
Repair damaged fibre-composites structures |
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PMBTECH407E |
Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques |
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Group E: Conveyor belt maintenance and repair |
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PMBPROD243E |
Cut rubber materials |
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PMBPROD265E |
Operate portable vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD367E |
Remove and replace conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD368E |
Repair conveyor belt carcasses |
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PMBPROD369E |
Repair conveyor belt covers |
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And at least one of the following units: |
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PMBPROD376E |
Splice steel cord conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD377E |
Splice fabric ply conveyor belts |
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PMBPROD378E |
Splice solid woven conveyor belts |
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Group F: Extrusion |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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PMBPREP303E |
Set up equipment for continuous operation |
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PMBPREP305E |
Change extrusion die and calibrator |
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PMBPROD306E |
Prepare and start equipment for production |
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PMBPROD313E |
Produce extruded polymer products |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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Group G: Plastic fabrication |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
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MEM30033A |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models |
MEM30031A |
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PMBPROD328E |
Produce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products |
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PMBPROD330E |
Make moulds for thermoformed products |
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PMBPROD357E |
Construct jigs and fixtures |
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PMBPROD358E |
Develop polymer product patterns |
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PMBPROD384E |
Operate multi-axis router |
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PMBPROD385E |
Program computer-controlled equipment |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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Group H: Injection moulding |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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PMBPREP304E |
Set a die for injection moulding production |
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PMBPROD235E |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD306E |
Prepare and start equipment for production |
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PMBPROD310E |
Produce injection moulded products |
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PMBPROD430E |
Trial a new injection moulding die |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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PMBTECH401E |
Predict polymer properties and characteristics |
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Group I: Polyurethane |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MSMSUP292 |
Sample and test materials and product |
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PMBPROD235E |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD246E |
Hand mix materials |
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PMBPROD360E |
Produce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting |
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PMBPROD362E |
Produce polyurethane products using gravity casting |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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Group J: Rotational moulding |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MSMSUP292 |
Sample and test materials and product |
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MSMSUP303 |
Identify equipment faults |
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PMBPROD235E |
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations |
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PMBPROD283E |
Demould polymer products |
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PMBPROD321E |
Produce rotational moulded products |
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PMBTECH301E |
Optimise polymer processing operations |
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Other Electives |
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MEM09002 |
Interpret technical drawing |
MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM11011 |
Undertake manual handling |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM12023 |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM13003 |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MEM15001 |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006 |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMOPS200 |
Operate equipment |
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MSMOPS212 |
Use organisation computers or data systems |
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MSMOPS244 |
Lay out and cut materials |
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MSMSUP205 |
Transfer loads |
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MSMSUP240 |
Undertake minor maintenance |
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MSMSUP292 |
Sample and test materials and product |
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MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
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MSMSUP200 |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSMSUP291 |
Participate in continuous improvement |
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MSMSUP300 |
Identify and apply process improvements |
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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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MSMSUP400 |
Develop and monitor quality systems |
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MSMWHS400 |
Contribute to WHS management system |
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MSS402040 |
Apply 5S procedures |
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PMBFIN201E |
Finish components and products |
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PMBFIN203E |
Rework product imperfections |
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PMBHAN103E |
Shift materials safely by hand |
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PMBPREP205E |
Assemble materials and equipment for production |
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PMBPREP206E |
Prepare polymer materials to specified formulae |
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PMBPREP301E |
Set up and prepare for batch production |
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PMBPROD206E |
Operate ancillary equipment |
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PMBPROD236E |
Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes |
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PMBPROD240E |
Cut plastic materials |
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PMBPROD241E |
Install rubber lining or pulley lagging using lay-up techniques |
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PMBPROD242E |
Bond polymers to surfaces |
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PMBPROD245E |
Fabricate products with rubber or plastics |
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PMBPROD248E |
Prepare surfaces for coating |
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PMBPROD251E |
Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish |
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PMBPROD280E |
Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites |
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PMBPROD281E |
Finish composite products |
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PMBPROD282E |
Reassemble production mould components |
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PMBPROD287E |
Weld thermoplastics materials |
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PMBPROD304E |
Wind up wire or belts |
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PMBPROD343E |
Shut down plant area |
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PMBPROD355E |
Make pattern or plug for composites moulds |
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PMBPROD380E |
Produce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up |
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PMBPROD384E |
Operate multi-axis router |
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PMBPROD385E |
Program computer-controlled equipment |
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PMBPROD390E |
Produce composites using filament winding |
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PMBPROD391E |
Produce composites using resin infusion |
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PMBPROD392E |
Produce thermoset composites using pultrusion |
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PMBPROD394E |
Produce composites using resin transfer moulding |
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PMBTECH302E |
Modify existing compounds |
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PMBTECH303E |
Make minor modifications to products |
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PMBWELD301E |
Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding |
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PMBWELD302E |
Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding |
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PMBWELD309E |
Weld plastic using extrusion techniques |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090
