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Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology EDIT
Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology EDIT
MSA30208
W522
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 05/04/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for delivery as part of a one-year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.
This qualification has seven specialist streams available. These are:
CAD/drafting
Manufacturing operations
Laboratory operations
Technical officer
Metallurgy
Polymer technology
Structural steel detailing.
Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.
Note:
The minimum requirements for the Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology can also be met by holders of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technician from the Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achievedin eleven (11) units of competency:
- three (3) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency chosen as described below.
Choose eight (8) elective units as specified for a Group A - specialist stream
- a minimum of six (6) from Group A units
- the balance may be chosen from Group B units
Note:
- all units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
- a maximum of two general elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.
1. Core Units
Three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5428 | MEM30012A | Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WD506 | MSS402051A | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. CAD / Drafting Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Manufacturing Operations Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Laboratory Operations Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Technical Officer Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Metallurgy Specialist Stream
A minimum of five (5) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
- choose at least three (3) units from Group 1
- choose at least two (2) units from Group 2
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of units in Metallurgy groups 1 and 2.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9049 | MSATCM305A | Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W9048 | MSATCM304A | Interpret basic binary phase diagrams | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5418 | MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WD464 | MSATCM302A | Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9047 | MSATCM303A | Monitor non-ferrous melting and casting processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5446 | MEM30007A | Select common engineering materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9045 | MSATCM301A | Test the mechanical properties of materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5505 | MEM13003B | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5506 | MEM13004B | Work safely with molten metals/glass | 18 | Unit of competency |
7. Polymer Technology Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note that either PMBPREP301C or PMBPREP303C may be chosen, but not both.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8297 | MSAPMSUP303A | Identify equipment faults | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7688 | PMBTECH303A | Make minor modifications to products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8886 | PMAOPS350B | Match and adjust colour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7687 | PMBTECH302A | Modify existing compounds | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WA705 | MSL973001A | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7552 | PMBPREP206C | Prepare materials to formulae | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7555 | PMBPREP304C | Set a die | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7553 | PMBPREP301C | Set up and prepare for production | 13 | Unit of competency |
| W7554 | PMBPREP303C | Set up equipment for continuous operation | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7686 | PMBTECH301B | Use material and process knowledge to solve problems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W7569 | PMBPROD235C | Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations | 26 | Unit of competency |
8. Structural Steel Detailing Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) and up to eight (8) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7265 | MSATCS302A | Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| S7264 | MSATCS301A | Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W5418 | MEM09002B | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WE078 | MEM30031A | Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5451 | MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WE079 | MEM30032A | Produce basic engineering drawings | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W5327 | MEM05051A | Select welding processes | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WE080 | MEM30033A | Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models | 40 | Unit of competency |
9. Group B General Elective Units
The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:
- CAD/drafting: up to two (2)units
- Manufacturing operations: up to two (2) units
- Laboratory operations: up to two (2) units
- Technical officer: up to two (2) units
- Metallurgy: up to three (3) units
- Polymer technology: up to two (2) units
- Structural steel detailing: up to two (2) units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXM6 | MCM30204 | Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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