Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
MSA40311
D688
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 11/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of high level technical operations and manufacturing tasks required for producing products.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The MSA40311 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing is intended for advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and are involved in solving complex problems which require theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of operating procedures directly related to producing products.
Application
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSA40311 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 chosen from Group A, B and C (with a maximum of eleven (11) from Group C).
- up to seven (7) elective units may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below in Groups B and C.
1. Core Units
Five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8284 | MSAPMSUP200A | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WD506 | MSS402051A | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8288 | MSAPMSUP210A | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
The balance of units to a maximum of seventeen (17) may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The balance of units to a maximum of eleven (11) may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM7 | MSM40116 | Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships