Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
MSM30116
BAN8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00 | 29/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 7.00 | 05/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 6.00 | 04/09/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 5.00 | 24/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 05/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 22/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 12/01/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required by advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and provide support functions directly related to producing products. They would undertake more advanced roles than workers with a Certificate II in Process Manufacturing, working in accordance with operating procedures and applying knowledge to anticipate problems and solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems.
This qualification is designed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors:
chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining
plastics, rubber and cablemaking
manufactured mineral products.
It includes the same range of electives, but with different packaging rules to provide a qualification for workers unable to meet the technical requirements of PMA, PMB or PMC.
This qualification covers:
production support workers - people working in manufacturing and filling the vital production support roles but who may not have the opportunity to develop competency in sufficient technical units related directly to producing products
employees who operate across more than one category within process manufacturing or 'specialised processes' and elsewhere when required.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, 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 five (5) units from Group A
- a maximum of twelve (12) units from Group B.
Note: Where pre-requisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Group A units may also be selected from the Group A and Group B units in the PMA and PMB Certificates III, and Group A and Group B1 units in the PMC Certificate III.
Group B units may also be chosen from:
- Group C units in the PMA and PMB Certificates III and Group B2 units in the PMC Certificate III.
- A maximum of six (6) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses - a maximum of 4 units packaged in a Certificate II or III and a maximum of 2 units packaged in a Certificate IV.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC28 | MSMSUP210 | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective units
Up to twelve (12) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W486 | MSA30107 | Certificate III in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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