Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Polymer Processing
Certificate III in Polymer Processing
PMB30116
BCT3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/06/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
The PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing is intended for advanced operators who use production equipment to directly produce products.
The operator will be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills to undertake advanced operations and exercise judgement in areas such as start-up and shutdown procedures and quality assurance.
The operator will be able to apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and to solve a range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution or do not have a solution recorded in the procedures.
This qualification applies to the production of a wide range of polymer products and components ranging from consumer products to components to be included in other commercial, industrial or consumer products. Products may be made from a wide range of natural and synthetic polymers covering thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers. Production may be long runs of standard products, short runs or ‘one offs’ of specialised products.
The qualification includes units of competency which are the beginning of the polymer technician stream and which contribute to a deeper knowledge of polymers and processes.
For people who do not directly produce product but work in production support roles see MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.
For people who require a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles see MSS30316 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices.
There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing 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 four (4) units from Group A
a minimum of one (1) unit from Group B
the balance of units may be chosen from Groups A, B and C, to bring the total number of electives to seventeen (17).
Up to six (6) of the elective units of competency can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
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 four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W400 | PMB30107 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP1 | PMB30121 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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