Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
MSA30107
W486
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 11/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is intended for advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and provide support functions directly related to producing products. They would undertake more advanced roles, working in accordance with the operating procedures and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems.
This qualification is for:
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
those employees who operate across more than one category within process manufacturing or 'specialised processes' and elsewhere when required.
It is designed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors:
chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining
plastics, rubber and cablemaking
manufactured mineral products.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the 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
- six (6) of which can be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses,
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD506 | MSS402051A | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8288 | MSAPMSUP210A | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C651 | PMA30202 | Certificate III in Process Support | Qualification |
| W194 | PMC30204 | Certificate III in Production Support | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN8 | MSM30116 | Certificate III in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships