Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC70110 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering.
Qualification Description
The PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering covers the skills and knowledge required to:
- design new refractory installations
- analyse refectory failures
- specify refractory repairs
- monitor and control new installations and repairs.
The qualification has been developed as a technical qualification for people with a relevant qualification, such as a Degree in science or engineering (or equivalent) who need specialist refractory knowledge. It applies to recent graduates or graduates with recent refractories experience. It also applies to people with significant industry experience who wish to upgrade their skills or seek recognition for skills they already possess.
The qualification is suitable for people who apply high-level refractory technical competence in roles such as project engineer, maintenance engineer, purchasing engineer, area engineer, section manager, operations manager, project controller or project planner.
The person will be able to analyse and synthesise advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply independent judgement to high-level technical issues and complex problems.
The individual may work in liaison with other refractory specialists or they may be the sole refractory specialist for a project or for their organisation.
There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units of competency in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
- Entrants to the PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering are required to have one or more of the following:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Bachelor Degree in Science or related discipline
- a relevant Diploma, such as the PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products, together with significant relevant vocational practice
- extensive relevant vocational practice with a different qualification to those mentioned above or without formal qualification.
For the purposes of entry to this qualification, the term 'vocational practice' is defined as experience of:
- designing of new refractory installations and/or repairs
- project managing refractory installations
- assisting in a significant way with the above.
Packaging Rules
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To be awarded the PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering competency must be achieved in ten (10 ) units of competency:
Up to two (2) 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 A and B. Note : Prerequisite units are listed and must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. |
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Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
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PMC557090 |
Select refractory materials for an application |
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PMC557091 |
Design a refractory lining |
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Elective units of competency Group A - Specialist electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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PMC557092 |
Specify and interpret refractory tests |
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PMC557093 |
Design a refractory/ceramic component |
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PMC557094 |
Investigate refractory failures |
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PMC557095 |
Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories |
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PMC557096 |
Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories |
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PMC557097 |
Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations |
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PMC557098 |
Specify refractory installation systems |
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Group B - Other electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
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MSL916005 |
Manage complex projects |
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MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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MSS407013 |
Review continuous improvement processes |
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MSS407002 |
Review operations practice tools and techniques |
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MSS407007 |
Respond to a major non-conformance |
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MSS407012 |
Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem |
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PMC557001 |
Manage trials |
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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 Diploma or above. |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMC70110 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=45a7f1d5-61a5-447a-9688-7abbd7e1a5c7
