PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology

Release 1

PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology

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)

Core units
Unit Code	Unit Title
MSS402051	Apply quality standards

Elective units
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites	Unit selection guidelines
Group A
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	Do not take with MSMWHS200
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	MEM13015	Do not take with MSMSUP210
MSMWHS200	Work safely	Do not take with MEM13015
MSMSUP210	Process and record information	Do not take with MEM16006
Group B
MEM09003	Prepare basic engineering drawing	MEM09002 MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMOPS400	Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401	Trial new process or product
MSMSUP404	Coordinate maintenance
MSS402050	Monitor process capability
MSS404054	Apply statistics to operational processes
PMBPROD430E	Trial a new injection moulding die
PMBPROD431E	Trial a new production mould assembly
PMBTECH401E	Predict polymer properties and characteristics
PMBTECH402E	Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies
PMBTECH403E	Test thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH404E	Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBTECH406E	Diagnose production equipment problems
PMBTECH407E	Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBTECH501E	Analyse equipment performance	PMBTECH401E MSMOPS401
PMBTECH502E	Analyse production trials	MSMOPS401
PMBTECH506E	Analyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding	MSMOPS401
PMBTECH507E	Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques
Group C: Blow moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP303E	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP305E	Change extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD308E	Take a machine out of production
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
And at least one of the following units:
PMBPROD311E	Produce blow moulded products
PMBPROD370E	Produce injection blow moulded products
Group D: Composites
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP201E	Prepare moulds for composites production
PMBPROD247E	Create composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD347E	Mould composites products using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD356E	Construct moulds for composite products
PMBPROD393E	Produce composites using vacuum bagging
PMBTECH404E	Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBTECH405E	Repair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH407E	Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques
Group E: Conveyor belt maintenance and repair
PMBPROD243E	Cut rubber materials
PMBPROD265E	Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD367E	Remove and replace conveyor belts
PMBPROD368E	Repair conveyor belt carcasses
PMBPROD369E	Repair conveyor belt covers
And at least one of the following units:
PMBPROD376E	Splice steel cord conveyor belts
PMBPROD377E	Splice fabric ply conveyor belts
PMBPROD378E	Splice solid woven conveyor belts
Group F: Extrusion
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP303E	Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP305E	Change extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD313E	Produce extruded polymer products
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group G: Plastic fabrication
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	MEM30031A
PMBPROD328E	Produce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products
PMBPROD330E	Make moulds for thermoformed products
PMBPROD357E	Construct jigs and fixtures
PMBPROD358E	Develop polymer product patterns
PMBPROD384E	Operate multi-axis router
PMBPROD385E	Program computer-controlled equipment
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group H: Injection moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
PMBPREP304E	Set a die for injection moulding production
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD306E	Prepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD310E	Produce injection moulded products
PMBPROD430E	Trial a new injection moulding die
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
PMBTECH401E	Predict polymer properties and characteristics
Group I: Polyurethane
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD246E	Hand mix materials
PMBPROD360E	Produce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting
PMBPROD362E	Produce polyurethane products using gravity casting
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Group J: Rotational moulding
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP303	Identify equipment faults
PMBPROD235E	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD283E	Demould polymer products
PMBPROD321E	Produce rotational moulded products
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
Other Electives
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	MEM12023 MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM13003	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	MEM11011 MEM13015 MEM16006
MEM15001	Perform basic statistical quality control	MEM12024 MEM13015 MEM16006
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS200	Operate equipment
MSMOPS212	Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMOPS244	Lay out and cut materials
MSMSUP205	Transfer loads
MSMSUP240	Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSMSUP200	Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP291	Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP300	Identify and apply process improvements
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
MSMSUP400	Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMWHS400	Contribute to WHS management system
MSS402040	Apply 5S procedures
PMBFIN201E	Finish components and products
PMBFIN203E	Rework product imperfections
PMBHAN103E	Shift materials safely by hand
PMBPREP205E	Assemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP206E	Prepare polymer materials to specified formulae
PMBPREP301E	Set up and prepare for batch production
PMBPROD206E	Operate ancillary equipment
PMBPROD236E	Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes
PMBPROD240E	Cut plastic materials
PMBPROD241E	Install rubber lining or pulley lagging using lay-up techniques
PMBPROD242E	Bond polymers to surfaces
PMBPROD245E	Fabricate products with rubber or plastics
PMBPROD248E	Prepare surfaces for coating
PMBPROD251E	Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
PMBPROD280E	Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites
PMBPROD281E	Finish composite products
PMBPROD282E	Reassemble production mould components
PMBPROD287E	Weld thermoplastics materials
PMBPROD304E	Wind up wire or belts
PMBPROD343E	Shut down plant area
PMBPROD355E	Make pattern or plug for composites moulds
PMBPROD380E	Produce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up
PMBPROD384E	Operate multi-axis router
PMBPROD385E	Program computer-controlled equipment
PMBPROD390E	Produce composites using filament winding
PMBPROD391E	Produce composites using resin infusion
PMBPROD392E	Produce thermoset composites using pultrusion
PMBPROD394E	Produce composites using resin transfer moulding
PMBTECH302E	Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH303E	Make minor modifications to products
PMBWELD301E	Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302E	Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
PMBWELD309E	Weld plastic using extrusion techniques

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology.

Links

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