Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
MSA41108
W525
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 08/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Competitive Manufacturing units of competency are categorised into three groups:
Systems units
Change/interpersonal units
Tools units
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 a Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency.- one (1) core unit of competency
- nine (9) elective units of competency, four (4) of which may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in the MSA41108 qualification outline.
The ten (10) units must include at least three Competitive Manufacturing (CM) 400 series units that are additional to any already achieved as part of the Certificate III or other recognition pathway.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
1. Core Unit
One (1) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8965 | MSACMC410A | Lead change in a manufacturing environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Systems Units
Two (2) units to be completed
Note: The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8975 | MSACMS400A | Implement a competitive manufacturing system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8977 | MSACMS405A | Lead a manufacturing team using a balanced score card approach | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B - Change/interpersonal Units
One (1) unit to be completed
Note: The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8966 | MSACMC411A | Lead a competitive manufacturing team | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C - Tools Units
Six (6) units to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8998 | MSACMT421A | Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9003 | MSACMT441A | Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3656 | MSAENV472B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W9002 | MSACMT440A | Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9012 | MSACMT483A | Support proactive maintenance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8303 | MSAPMSUP390A | Use structured problem solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W230 | MCM40104 | Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J130 | MSS40312 | Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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