Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
MSM40116
BAM7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.00 | 29/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 6.00 | 05/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 5.00 | 04/09/2020 | 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 MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required by advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and are involved in solving complex problems that require theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of operating procedures directly related to producing products.
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a technical role that includes the ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work required to produce products.
This qualification is designed to develop employees who operate across more than one category within process manufacturing or other product conversion processes in manufacturing. Typical applications would be in chemical, hydrocarbons, refining, minerals processing, plastics, rubber, cablemaking, manufactured mineral products, and other areas as appropriate.
Non-technical team leaders, coordinators and supervisors may be better served by a qualification in competitive manufacturing. Qualification pathways from this qualification include MSM50316 Diploma of Production Management and MSS50312 Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing competency must be achieved in a total of twenty-six (26) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty-one (21) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of four (4) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of seventeen (17) may be selected from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of eleven (11) units from Group C).
Note: Up to nine (9) elective units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Group B units may also be chosen 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.
A maximum of four (4) relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in a Certificate III or IV.
Group C units may also be chosen from the Group C units in the PMA and PMB Certificates III and Group B2 units in the PMC Certificate III.
A maximum of three (3) relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where they are packaged in a Certificate II, III or IV.
1. Core units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC30 | MSMSUP200 | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| 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 four (4) 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 seventeen (17) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective units
Up to eleven (11) units may be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D688 | MSA40311 | Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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