Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
MSA40108
W524
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 two year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.
This qualification has five specialist streams available. These are:
CAD/Drafting
Manufacturing Operations
Laboratory Operations
Technical Officer
Polymer Technology.
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 IV in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achievedin sixteen (16 ) units of competency:
- four (4) core units of competency
- twelve (12) elective units of competency
- a minimum of ten (10) from Group A Specialist Stream units
- the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives .
- all units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.
- three (3) elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WA92 | CAD/Drafting |
1. Core Units
All four (4) 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 |
| W5452 | MEM16008A | Interact with computing technology | 18 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A CAD/Dafting Specialist Stream
A minimum of ten (10) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group A Manufacturing Specialist Stream
A minimum of ten (10) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group A Laboratory Operations Specialist Stream
A minimum of ten (10) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group A Technical Officer Specialist Stream
A minimum of ten (10) units must be completed when choosing this specialist stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group A Polymer Technology Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5447 | MEM30008A | Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7333 | LMTGN4016A | Contribute to the development of products or processes | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W5436 | MEM30020A | Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project | 40 | 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 |
| W5450 | MEM15001B | Perform basic statistical quality control | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WE079 | MEM30032A | Produce basic engineering drawings | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W5446 | MEM30007A | Select common engineering materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. 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
- Polymer technology: up to six (6) units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXM7 | MCM40204 | Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships