Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC40110
W750
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 29/04/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of high level technical operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products is intended for plant technicians.
The technician will typically be involved in solving complex problems which require theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment across the plant.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a technical role that includes an ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the manufactured mineral products industries.
Non-technical team leaders, coordinators and supervisors may be better served by a qualification in competitive systems and practices.
People with this qualification may be expected to work in one of the following sectors:
cement
precast concrete
premixed concrete
clay products
ceramic products
float (flat) glass
glass containers
refractories
plaster (both fibrous plaster and plaster boards)
fibre cement boards
ground minerals
abrasive grinding wheels and cutting discs
other areas.
Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed PMC30110 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products, MSA30107 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, MSA30208 Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology or other relevant qualifications. Credit for this qualification may also include units contained within relevant skill sets.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include PMC50110 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products, MSS50312 Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices, MSA50108 Diploma of Manufacturing Technology or other relevant qualifications, including appropriate vocational graduate qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
MSS40312 Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices is available for team leaders at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products, competency must be achieved in twenty four (24) units of competency:- seven (7) core units plus;
- seventeen (17) elective units from Groups A and B as specified below:
- a minimum of one (1) to a maximum of seventeen (17) units to be chosen from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of sixteen (16) may be chosen from Groups B1/B2
- with a maximum of thirteen (13) from Group B2
- up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate IV or Diploma.
Note: Where prerequisites units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
Note: MSAPMOPS101A OR PMAOPS101C to be chosen, not both.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8284 | MSAPMSUP200A | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| W8279 | MSAPMSUP100A | Apply workplace procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8280 | MSAPMSUP101A | Clean workplace or equipment | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8281 | MSAPMSUP102A | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7008 | MSAPMOPS101A | Make measurements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8838 | PMAOPS101C | Read dials and indicators | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) to a maximum of seventeen (17) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA971 | PMC554091B | Analyse refractory failures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8271 | MSAPMOPS404A | Co-ordinate maintenance | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WA969 | PMC554020D | Design and prepare models, moulds and dies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8273 | MSAPMOPS406A | Identify problems in electronic control systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8272 | MSAPMOPS405A | Identify problems in fluid power system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8889 | PMAOPS405A | Operate complex control systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W8269 | MSAPMOPS400A | Optimise process/plant area | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8888 | PMAOPS402A | Respond to abnormal process situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8270 | MSAPMOPS401A | Trial new process or product | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WA970 | PMC554090B | Undertake simple refractory design | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B1 Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of sixteen (16) may be chosen from Groups B1/B2.
[with a maximum of thirteen (13) from Group B2]
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group B2 Elective Units
A maximum of thirteen (13) units may be chosen from Group B2.
Note: Only one (1) of TLIC3003A or TLIC3004A may be included in this qualification, not both.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W195 | PMC40104 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCV5 | PMC40116 | Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships