Modification History
Release 2 - Imported units updated to current versions. No change in outcomes.
Release 1 - Initial release
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of advanced operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products is intended for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce products. At this level, operators/technicians would undertake more advanced operations, typically including startup and shutdown in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They would be expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution, or a solution recorded in the procedures.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing an advanced operational role that includes an ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the manufactured mineral products industries.
Operators may specialise in one of the following areas:
- cement
- precast concrete
- premixed concrete
- clay products
- ceramic products
- float (flat) glass
- glass containers
- refractories
- plaster (both fibrous plaster and plaster boards)
- fibre cement boards
- ground minerals
- abrasive grinding wheels and cutting discs
- other areas.
Specialisations must be reflected by the selection of units identified for specialised streams.
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. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing, PMC20110 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products or other relevant qualifications. Credit for this qualification may also include units contained within relevant skill sets.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include PMC40110 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products, MSS40312 Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices or MSA40108 Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
An industry specialisation should include a range of units (typically production or other units relevant to the specialisation) that focus more on the industry speciality than a generic qualification.
An industry specialisation does not change the title of the qualification although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation.
MSA30107 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, in the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package is available for production support employees at this level and should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency.
MSS40312 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices is available for employees at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units of competency in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification |
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 III in Manufactured Mineral Products competency must be achieved in twenty (20 ) units of competency:
- six (6 ) core units of competency
- fourteen (14 ) elective units of competency from Groups A and B, chosen as specified below.
Note
Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
Core units of competency
Select six (6 ) core units of competency as specified below.
All five (5 ) of these units must be chosen.
Unit code |
Title |
Prerequisites |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
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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 |
Select one (1 ) of the following units. Note that only MSAPMOPS101A OR PMAOPS101C may be included in this qualification, not both.
Unit code |
Title |
Prerequisites |
MSAPMOPS101A |
Make measurements |
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PMAOPS101C |
Read dials and indicators |
Elective units of competency
Group A - Specialist electives
A minimum of one (1 ) unit must be selected from the list below.
Unit code |
Title |
Prerequisites |
MSL974005A |
Perform physical tests |
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PMAOPS305B |
Operate process control systems |
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PMC553000C |
Set up and tune a process |
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PMC553010C |
Process raw meal into product |
PMC552010C |
PMC553020C |
Prepare moulds and dies |
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PMC553021C |
Set up and tune glazing equipment |
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PMC553040C |
Set up and optimise glass forming process |
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PMC553041C |
Set up and optimise glass furnace process |
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PMC553042C |
Set up and optimise secondary process |
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PMC553050C |
Produce architectural precast concrete |
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PMC553051B |
Produce structural precast concrete |
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PMC553070B |
Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products |
PMC552024C |
PMC553072B |
Model fibrous plaster products |
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PMC553080B |
Set up and optimise finishing process |
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Up to one (1 ) specialist elective unit may be chosen from Group A in PMC40110 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products |
Group B - Other electives
The balance of units, to a maximum of thirteen (13 ), may be drawn in any combination from:
- units not already chosen from Group A above
- Group B units listed below, with a maximum of nine (9 ) from Group B2
Group B1
Unit code |
Title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MSAPMOHS300A |
Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group |
MSAPMOHS200A |
MSAPMPER300C |
Issue work permits |
RIIRIS201B |
MSAPMSUP300A |
Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies |
MSAPMSUP200A |
MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
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MSAPMSUP310A |
Contribute to 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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MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
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MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
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PMC563081C |
Carry out stock control |
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TAEASS301B |
Contribute to assessment |
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TAEDEL301A |
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 available at Certificate III or IV. |
Group B2
Unit code |
Title |
Prerequisites |
RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
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MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
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MSS402040A |
Apply 5S procedures |
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MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
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MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
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MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSS402081A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSAPMOHS110A |
Follow emergency response procedures |
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MSAPMOPS100A |
Use equipment |
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MSAPMOPS200A |
Operate equipment |
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MSAPMOPS212A |
Use enterprise computers or data systems |
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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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MSAPMPER202A |
Observe permit work |
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MSAPMPER205C |
Enter confined space |
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MSAPMSUP106A |
Work in a team |
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MSAPMSUP200A |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSAPMSUP201A |
Receive or despatch goods |
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MSAPMSUP210A |
Process and record information |
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MSAPMSUP230A |
Monitor process operations |
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MSAPMSUP240A |
Undertake minor maintenance |
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MSAPMSUP280A |
Manage conflict at work |
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MSAPMSUP292A |
Sample and test materials and product |
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MSL952001A |
Collect routine site samples |
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PMAOPS105C |
Select and prepare materials |
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PMAOPS216B |
Operate local control system |
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PMBHAN103C |
Shift materials safely by hand |
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PMC552002C |
Operate equipment to blend/mix materials |
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PMC552003C |
Operate grinding equipment |
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PMC552004C |
Prepare for production |
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PMC552005C |
Process greenware/green products |
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PMC552006C |
Operate an autoclave |
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PMC552007B |
Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete |
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PMC552008B |
Operate crushing equipment |
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PMC552010C |
Operate a calcining kiln |
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PMC552020C |
Operate slip casting equipment |
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PMC552021C |
Operate manual glazing equipment |
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PMC552022C |
Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production |
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PMC552023C |
Finish products after firing |
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PMC552024C |
Hand mould products |
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PMC552030C |
Operate a firing kiln |
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PMC552031C |
Operate extrusion equipment |
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PMC552032C |
Operate pressing equipment |
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PMC552040C |
Operate glass melting process |
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PMC552041C |
Operate process ovens |
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PMC552042C |
Operate blown insulation equipment |
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PMC552043C |
Operate float forming equipment |
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PMC552044C |
Operate fibre forming equipment |
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PMC552045C |
Operate container forming equipment |
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PMC552046C |
Operate glass printing equipment |
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PMC552047C |
Operate primary annealing equipment |
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PMC552048C |
Operate glass finishing equipment |
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PMC552049C |
Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment |
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PMC552050C |
Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement |
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PMC552051C |
Finish green concrete products |
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PMC552052C |
Cast moulded concrete products |
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PMC552053C |
Finish cured concrete products |
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PMC552054C |
Spin concrete pipes |
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PMC552055C |
Conduct benching operations |
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PMC552056B |
Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement |
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PMC552057B |
Finish casting operation |
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PMC552058B |
Demould concrete products |
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PMC552060C |
Batch mix concrete |
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PMC552061C |
Deliver concrete to site |
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PMC552065B |
Prepare asphalt |
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PMC552070B |
Operate forming equipment |
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PMC552071B |
Operate wet and dry end equipment |
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PMC552072B |
Produce fibrous plasterboard |
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PMC552090B |
Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations |
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PMC552091B |
Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork |
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PMC552092B |
Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials |
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PMC552093B |
Prepare for and cast refractory materials |
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PMC552094B |
Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation |
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PMC561072C |
Store materials for production |
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PMC561080B |
Organise self |
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PMC562070B |
Move materials |
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PMC562071C |
Operate bulk materials handling equipment |
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PMC562075B |
Maintain kiln refractory |
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PMC562081B |
Deliver customer service |
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PMC562083C |
Allocate and complete team tasks |
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TLIC30003A |
Drive medium rigid vehicle |
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TLIC3004A |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
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TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
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Note : Only one of TLIC3003A or TLIC3004A may be included in this qualification, not both. Up to four (4 ) relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II, III or IV. |
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