PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Release: 1

PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.

Qualification Description

The PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing is intended for advanced operators who use production equipment to directly produce products.

The operator will be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills to undertake advanced operations and exercise judgement in areas such as start-up and shutdown procedures and quality assurance.

The operator will be able to apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and to solve a range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution or do not have a solution recorded in the procedures.

This qualification applies to the production of a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer products to components to be included in other commercial, industrial or consumer products. Products may be made from a wide range of natural and 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.

The qualification includes units of competency which are the beginning of the polymer technician stream and which contribute to a deeper knowledge of polymers and processes.

For people who do not directly produce product but work in production support roles see MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.

For people who require a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles see MSS30316 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices.

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.

^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing competency must be achieved in twenty-one (21) units of competency: four (4) core units of competency seventeen (17) elective units of competency, as specified below. a minimum of four (4) units from Group A a minimum of one (1) unit from Group B the balance of units may be chosen from Groups A, B and C, to bring the total number of electives to seventeen (17). Up to six (6) 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 B and C. Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSMSUP210	Process and record information
Elective units of competency Group A: Elective units
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	*
MSMOPS363	Organise on site work
PMBPREP301	Set up and prepare for production
PMBPREP303	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP304	Set a die
PMBPREP305	Change extrusion die and setup
PMBPROD300	Produce products
PMBPROD301	Draw wire
PMBPROD302	Bunch and strand wire
PMBPROD303	Lay up and tape cables
PMBPROD304	Wind products onto drums
PMBPROD305	Colour optical fibre
PMBPROD306	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD307	Produce calendered products	*
PMBPROD308	Take a machine out of production
PMBPROD309	Produce electroplated products
PMBPROD310	Produce injection moulded products	*
PMBPROD311	Produce blow moulded products	*
PMBPROD312	Produce continuous thermoforming products	*
PMBPROD313	Produce extruded products	*
PMBPROD314	Produce compression moulded products
PMBPROD315	Produce polyurethane foam
PMBPROD316	Produce blown film	*
PMBPROD317	Print and decorate rigid products	*
PMBPROD319	Build up rollers
PMBPROD320	Produce foam injected mouldings
PMBPROD321	Produce rotational moulded products	*
PMBPROD323	Produce powder coated products
PMBPROD324	Inspect tyres for retreading
PMBPROD325	Lay on tyre retreads
PMBPROD326	Inspect tyres
PMBPROD328	Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products
PMBPROD329	Produce polystyrene shape moulded products	*
PMBPROD330	Make moulds for formed products
PMBPROD331	Produce printed and decorated film
PMBPROD332	Produce thermally bent products
PMBPROD333	Convert plastic film	*
PMBPROD334	Produce products using twin screw extruders
PMBPROD336	Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD337	Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair
PMBPROD338	Repair heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD339	Produce reinforced conveyor belts	*
PMBPROD340	Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD341	Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD343	Shut down plant area
PMBPROD347	Produce composites using hand lamination	*
PMBPROD349	Produce liquid surface coated products	*
PMBPROD352	Produce compounded materials	*
PMBPROD353	Compound materials using an internal mill blender	*
PMBPROD354	Compound materials using an open mill blender	*
PMBPROD355	Make pattern/plug for composites moulds	*
PMBPROD356	Construct moulds for composite products	*
PMBPROD357	Construct jigs and fixtures
PMBPROD358	Develop patterns	*
PMBPROD360	Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products	*
PMBPROD362	Produce gravity cast polyurethane products	*
PMBPROD367	Remove and replace conveyor belts
PMBPROD368	Repair conveyor belt carcass	*
PMBPROD369	Repair conveyor belt covers	*
PMBPROD370	Produce injection blow moulded products	*
PMBPROD372	Produce fibre optic preforms
PMBPROD373	Draw optical fibre
PMBPROD375	Vulcanise products using an autoclave
PMBPROD376	Splice steel cord conveyor belts	*
PMBPROD377	Splice fabric ply conveyor belts	*
PMBPROD378	Splice solid woven conveyor belts	*
PMBPROD380	Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor	*
PMBPROD384	Operate multi-axis router
PMBPROD385	Program computer controlled equipment
PMBPROD387	Produce welded plastics materials	*
PMBPROD390	Produce composites using filament winding	*
PMBPROD391	Produce composites using resin infusion	*
PMBPROD392	Produce composites using pultrusion	*
PMBPROD393	Produce composites using vacuum bagging	*
PMBPROD394	Produce composites using resin transfer moulding	*
PMBPROD395	Produce composite sheet products	*
PMBPROD396	Produce composites using centrifugal casting	*
PMBPROD397	Produce composites using moulding compounds	*
PMBPROD398	Produce composites using pre-pregs	*
PMBTECH301	Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
PMBTECH302	Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH303	Make minor modifications to products
TLID3011	Conduct specialised forklift operation
A maximum of two (2) units of competency may be chosen from the units in Groups A and B of PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (at least one of which must be from Group A).
Group B
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM03001B	Perform manual production assembly
MEM03006B	Set assembly stations	*
MEM11005B	Pick and process order
MEM11006B	Perform production packaging
MEM11007B	Administer inventory procedures
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM15003B	Use improvement processes in team activities	*
MEM15004B	Perform inspection
MSS402002	Sustain process improvements
MSS402020	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402050	Monitor process capability
MSS402060	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis
MSMWHS300	Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group	*
MSMPER300	Issue work permits	*
MSMSUP300	Identify and apply process improvements	*
MSMSUP301	Apply HACCP to the workplace
MSMSUP303	Identify equipment faults
MSMSUP309	Maintain and organise workplace records
MSMSUP310	Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
MSMSUP330	Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSMSUP382	Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMSUP383	Facilitate a team
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem solving tools
PMBWASTE302	Coordinate waste disposal
PMBWELD301	Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
PMBWELD302	Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
PMBWELD303	Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
PMBWELD304	Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines	*
PMBWELD305	Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD306	Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines	*
PMBWELD307	Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD308	Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD309	Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
PMBWELD310	Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines	*
PMBWELD311	Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines	*
MSL973001	Perform basic tests
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
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 Certificate III.
Group C
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite
FWPCOT2238	Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011	Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)
LMTGN2008B	Coordinate work of team/section
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A	Interact with computer technology
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
MSS402021	Apply Just in Time procedures
MSS402030	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402040	Apply 5S procedures
MSMWHS100	Follow WHS procedures
MSMWHS110	Follow emergency response procedures
MSMWHS205	Control minor incidents
MSMWHS210	Undertake first response to non-fire incidents
MSMWHS212	Undertake first response to fire incidents
MSMWHS216	Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS217	Gas test atmospheres
MSMOPS100	Use equipment
MSMOPS101	Make measurements
MSMOPS102	Perform tasks to support production
MSMOPS200	Operate equipment
MSMOPS212	Use organisations computers or data systems
MSMOPS244	Lay out and cut materials
MSMPER200	Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER201	Monitor and control work permits
MSMPER205	Enter confined space	*
MSMSUP100	Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP101	Clean workplace or equipment
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSMENV172	Identify and minimise environmental hazards
MSMSUP200	Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP204	Pack products or materials
MSMSUP205	Transfer loads
MSMSUP230	Monitor process operations
MSMSUP240	Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP273	Handle goods
MSMSUP280	Manage conflict at work
MSMSUP291	Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
PMBFIN201	Finish products and components
PMBFIN202	Fit attachments to products
PMBFIN203	Repair product imperfections
PMBFIN205	Hand decorate products
PMBHAN103	Shift materials safely by hand
PMBHAN208	Store products
PMBPREP201	Prepare moulds for composites production
PMBPREP205	Assemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP206	Prepare materials to formulae
PMBPROD206	Operate ancillary equipment
PMBPROD207	Operate calender
PMBPROD209	Operate cable winding equipment
PMBPROD210	Operate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD211	Operate blow moulding equipment
PMBPROD212	Operate thermoforming equipment
PMBPROD213	Operate extruders
PMBPROD216	Operate blown film equipment
PMBPROD217	Operate printing equipment
PMBPROD221	Operate rotational moulding equipment
PMBPROD229	Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment
PMBPROD233	Operate film conversion equipment
PMBPROD235	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD236	Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
PMBPROD237	Splice cables
PMBPROD238	Perform creel rack operations
PMBPROD239	Build reinforced conveyor belts
PMBPROD240	Cut materials
PMBPROD241	Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys
PMBPROD242	Bond polymers to surfaces
PMBPROD245	Fabricate materials
PMBPROD246	Hand mix materials
PMBPROD247	Hand lay up composites
PMBPROD248	Prepare surfaces for coating
PMBPROD249	Apply liquid surface coatings
PMBPROD251	Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
PMBPROD252	Operate compounding equipment
PMBPROD253	Operate an internal mill blender
PMBPROD254	Operate an open mill blender
PMBPROD255	Operate mixing equipment
PMBPROD259	Operate granulating equipment
PMBPROD261	Operate continuous vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD262	Operate tyre curing equipment
PMBPROD263	Operate retread curing equipment
PMBPROD265	Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD266	Prepare tyre casings for retreading
PMBPROD267	Operate steel cutting equipment
PMBPROD268	Operate bead coiling equipment
PMBPROD270	Operate injection blow moulding equipment
PMBPROD280	Operate resin-glass depositor equipment
PMBPROD281	Finish composite products
PMBPROD282	Assemble mould
PMBPROD283	Demould product
PMBPROD284	Operate open flame moulding equipment
PMBPROD285	Operate computer controlled equipment
PMBPROD287	Weld plastics materials
PMBPROD290	Operate filament winding equipment
PMBPROD291	Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
PMBPROD292	Operate pultrusion equipment
PMBPROD293	Operate vacuum bagging equipment
PMBPROD294	Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
PMBPROD295	Operate composite sheeting equipment
PMBPROD296	Operate centrifugal casting equipment
PMBPROD297	Operate equipment using moulding compounds
PMBPROD298	Operate equipment using pre-preg material
PMBWASTE101	Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal
RIIRIS201D	Conduct local risk control
TLID2010	Operate a forklift
Up to four (4) relevant units of competency may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in Certificates II or III.

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090