Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering
Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering
PMC80116
BCV0
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Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency:- three (3) core units of competency;
- seven (7) elective units from Groups A and B as described below.
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- The balance of units, to a maximum of three (3), may be chosen from Group A or B to bring the total number of electives to seven (7).
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.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAH07 | PMC557091 | Design a refractory lining | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAH09 | PMC557090 | Select refractory materials for an application | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Group A - Specialist
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAH05 | PMC557093 | Design a refractory/ceramic component | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH04 | PMC557094 | Investigate refractory failures | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH06 | PMC557092 | Specify and interpret refractory tests | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH01 | PMC557097 | Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH02 | PMC557096 | Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH03 | PMC557095 | Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAH00 | PMC557098 | Specify refractory installation systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective Units - Group B
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with up to three (3) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXO35 | MSMENV672 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAJ61 | MSS407012 | Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWO59 | MSL916005 | Manage complex projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAH08 | PMC557001 | Manage trials | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAJ66 | MSS407007 | Respond to a major non-conformance | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAJ60 | MSS407013 | Review continuous improvement processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAJ71 | MSS407002 | Review operations practice tools and techniques | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W753 | PMC70110 | Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering | Qualification |
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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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships