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Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Certificate III in Polymer Processing

Qualification
National Code:
PMB30121
State Code:
BGP1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
18/02/2021
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
770
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/02/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of technicians who use production equipment to produce polymer products and components. They apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills, exercising judgement in areas such as start-up, shutdown procedures and quality assurance. Operators apply their product and process knowledge to anticipate and solve a range of product variances and/or product faults.
Products and components may be for commercial, industrial or consumer markets and be made from natural or 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.
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty one (21)
- one (1) core unit
- twenty (20) elective units, consisting of:
- at least seventeen (17) units from the electives listed below, which must include:
- two (2) units from Group A - noting the unit selection guidelines
- a minimum of six (6) from any units listed in Groups B to L
- up to three (3) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Polymer Processing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group B electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blow moulding)
- All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blown film)
- All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Composites)
- All Group E electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor belt maintenance and repair)
- All Group F electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor belt manufacture)
- All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Extrusion)
- All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Plastic fabrication)
- All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Injection moulding)
- All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Polyurethane)
- All Group K electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rotational moulding)
- All Group L electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rubber lining)
1. Core Unit

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAK44 MSS402051 Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Two (2) units to be chosen from Group A
(noting the unit selection guidelines - please refer to TGA)

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
AWC28 MSMSUP210 Process and record information 13 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Blow Moulding

All Group B electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blow moulding).
(And at least one of the following units, PRBPROD311E and/or PMBPROD370E)

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB20 PMBPREP305E Change extrusion die and calibrator 60 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODA71 PMBPROD306E Prepare and start equipment for production 20 Unit of competency
ODA66 PMBPROD311E Produce blow moulded products 52 Unit of competency
ODB09 PMBPROD370E Produce injection blow moulded products 80 Unit of competency
ODB07 PMBPREP303E Set up equipment for continuous operation 26 Unit of competency
ODA68 PMBPROD308E Take a machine out of production 20 Unit of competency
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
4. Group C: Blown Film

All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blown film).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB20 PMBPREP305E Change extrusion die and calibrator 60 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODA71 PMBPROD306E Prepare and start equipment for production 20 Unit of competency
ODA59 PMBPROD316E Produce blown film 52 Unit of competency
ODB07 PMBPREP303E Set up equipment for continuous operation 26 Unit of competency
ODA68 PMBPROD308E Take a machine out of production 20 Unit of competency
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
5. Group D: Composites

All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Composites).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB50 PMBPROD356E Construct moulds for composite products 52 Unit of competency
ODB27 PMBPROD247E Create composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques 52 Unit of competency
ODB45 PMBPROD347E Mould composites products using hand lay-up techniques 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODB13 PMBPREP201E Prepare moulds for composites production 20 Unit of competency
ODB51 PMBTECH407E Produce composite products using cored-laminate techniques 35 Unit of competency
ODA51 PMBPROD393E Produce composites using vacuum bagging 30 Unit of competency
ODA80 PMBTECH405E Repair damaged fibre-composites structures 50 Unit of competency
6. Group E: Conveyor Belt Maintenance and Repair

All Group E electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Conveyor belt maintenance and repair).
(And at least one of the following units: PMBPROD376E, PMBPROD377E and/or PMBPROD378E)

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB65 PMBPROD243E Cut rubber materials 25 Unit of competency
ODA58 PMBPROD265E Operate portable vulcanising equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODB40 PMBPROD367E Remove and replace conveyor belts 10 Unit of competency
ODA48 PMBPROD368E Repair conveyor belt carcasses 30 Unit of competency
ODB39 PMBPROD369E Repair conveyor belt covers 30 Unit of competency
ODB06 PMBPROD377E Splice fabric ply conveyor belts 40 Unit of competency
ODA93 PMBPROD378E Splice solid woven conveyor belts 40 Unit of competency
ODA52 PMBPROD376E Splice steel cord conveyor belts 40 Unit of competency
7. Group F: Conveyor belt manufacture

All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Extrusion).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB72 PMBPROD239E Build fabric-reinforced conveyor belts 40 Unit of competency
ODB52 PMBPROD254E Operate an open mill blender 26 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
ODB54 PMBPROD238E Perform creel rack operations for belting production 30 Unit of competency
ODA69 PMBPROD307E Produce calendered rubber or vinyl products 52 Unit of competency
ODB18 PMBPROD339E Produce steel cord-reinforced conveyor belts 50 Unit of competency
8. Group G: Extrusion

All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Extrusion).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB20 PMBPREP305E Change extrusion die and calibrator 60 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODA71 PMBPROD306E Prepare and start equipment for production 20 Unit of competency
ODA63 PMBPROD313E Produce extruded polymer products 52 Unit of competency
ODB07 PMBPREP303E Set up equipment for continuous operation 26 Unit of competency
9. Group H: Plastic fabrication

All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Plastic fabrication).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB49 PMBPROD357E Construct jigs and fixtures 52 Unit of competency
ODB46 PMBPROD358E Develop polymer product patterns 52 Unit of competency
ODB58 PMBPROD330E Make moulds for thermoformed products 50 Unit of competency
WE078 MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
ODB02 PMBPROD384E Operate multi-axis router 60 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODB01 PMBPROD385E Program computer-controlled equipment 40 Unit of competency
WE080 MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models 40 Unit of competency
10. Group I: Injection Moulding

All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Injection moulding).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODA71 PMBPROD306E Prepare and start equipment for production 20 Unit of competency
ODA61 PMBPROD310E Produce injection moulded products 52 Unit of competency
ODB05 PMBPREP304E Set a die for injection moulding production 26 Unit of competency
ODA46 PMBPROD430E Trial a new injection moulding die 60 Unit of competency
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
11. Group J: Polyurethane

All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Polyurethane).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODA98 PMBPROD246E Hand mix materials 13 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODB44 PMBPROD360E Produce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting 40 Unit of competency
ODB43 PMBPROD362E Produce polyurethane products using gravity casting 40 Unit of competency
AXO11 MSMSUP292 Sample and test materials and product 40 Unit of competency
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
12. Group K: Rotational Moulding

All Group K electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rotational moulding).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB41 PMBPROD283E Demould polymer products 15 Unit of competency
AXO08 MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
ODA70 PMBTECH301E Optimise polymer processing operations 40 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODB00 PMBPROD321E Produce rotational moulded products 52 Unit of competency
AXO11 MSMSUP292 Sample and test materials and product 40 Unit of competency
ODB15 PMBPROD235E Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations 26 Unit of competency
13. Group L: Rubber Lining

All Group L electives must be selected for the award of PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rubber lining).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODB65 PMBPROD243E Cut rubber materials 25 Unit of competency
ODB46 PMBPROD358E Develop polymer product patterns 52 Unit of competency
ODB28 PMBPROD241E Install rubber lining or pulley lagging using lay-up techniques 30 Unit of competency
OAV96 MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
ODB70 PMBPROD248E Prepare surfaces for coating 26 Unit of competency
ODA74 PMBPROD375E Vulcanise products using an autoclave 40 Unit of competency
OAV29 MEM13003 Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials 18 Unit of competency
14. Other Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from the Other Elective Units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC30 MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes 52 Unit of competency
BAK48 MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
ODA75 PMBPROD251E Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish 20 Unit of competency
ODB69 PMBPROD249E Apply liquid surface coatings 40 Unit of competency
AWC36 MSMSUP100 Apply workplace context to own job 26 Unit of competency
ODA49 PMBPREP205E Assemble materials and equipment for production 26 Unit of competency
ODA65 PMBPROD242E Bond polymers to surfaces 40 Unit of competency
ODA81 PMBPROD302E Bunch and strand wire 26 Unit of competency
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
ODA90 PMBPROD293E Create composite laminates using vacuum-assisted closed-moulding processes 30 Unit of competency
ODB64 PMBPROD340E Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs 50 Unit of competency
ODA89 PMBWELD311E Design plastic pipelines for high temperature and pressure applications 20 Unit of competency
ODA99 PMBWELD304E Design polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage 15 Unit of competency
ODA96 PMBWELD306E Design polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications 20 Unit of competency
ODA91 PMBWELD310E Design PVC plastic pipelines for pressure applications 20 Unit of competency
ODB14 PMBPROD301E Draw wire 52 Unit of competency
ODB53 PMBPROD245E Fabricate products with rubber or plastics 52 Unit of competency
ODA57 PMBFIN201E Finish components and products 26 Unit of competency
ODB35 PMBPROD281E Finish composite products 30 Unit of competency
ODB59 PMBPROD341E Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs 20 Unit of competency
ODB57 PMBFIN202E Fit attachments and assemble components for customised polymer products 26 Unit of competency
AXN85 MSMWHS100 Follow WHS procedures 26 Unit of competency
ODB36 PMBFIN205E Hand decorate products 52 Unit of competency
AXO09 MSMSUP300 Identify and apply process improvements 40 Unit of competency
ODB48 PMBPROD336E Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres 20 Unit of competency
ODB26 PMBPROD326E Inspect tyres 20 Unit of competency
ODA94 PMBWELD307E Install plastic pipelines for high temperature applications 25 Unit of competency
ODB29 PMBWELD303E Install polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage 20 Unit of competency
ODA97 PMBWELD305E Install polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications 20 Unit of competency
ODA87 PMBWELD308E Install PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications 20 Unit of competency
ODB30 PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding 20 Unit of competency
ODB04 PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding 20 Unit of competency
ODA60 PMBPROD325E Lay on tyre retreads 26 Unit of competency
AXO31 MSMOPS244 Lay out and cut materials 30 Unit of competency
AWC63 MSMOPS101 Make measurements 20 Unit of competency
ODB17 PMBPROD355E Make pattern or plug for composites moulds 60 Unit of competency
ODB47 PMBTECH404E Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties 40 Unit of competency
ODB56 PMBPROD280E Operate a chopper gun to lay-up composites 30 Unit of competency
ODB52 PMBPROD254E Operate an open mill blender 26 Unit of competency
ODA88 PMBPROD206E Operate ancillary equipment 40 Unit of competency
ODA82 PMBPROD216E Operate blown film equipment 60 Unit of competency
ODA86 PMBPROD209E Operate cable winding equipment 26 Unit of competency
ODB66 PMBPROD261E Operate continuous vulcanising equipment 20 Unit of competency
AWC16 MSMOPS200 Operate equipment 40 Unit of competency
ODB61 PMBPROD236E Operate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes 13 Unit of competency
ODA84 PMBPROD210E Operate injection moulding equipment 60 Unit of competency
ODB68 PMBPROD252E Operate polymer compounding equipment 26 Unit of competency
ODA83 PMBPROD213E Operate polymer extruders 60 Unit of competency
ODA77 PMBPROD221E Operate rotational moulding equipment 60 Unit of competency
ODA85 PMBPROD207E Operate rubber calendering equipment 70 Unit of competency
AXO33 MSMOPS363 Organise on-site work 30 Unit of competency
AWC23 MSMSUP291 Participate in continuous improvement 26 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OAW71 MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
AWC67 MSMOPS102 Perform tasks to support production 30 Unit of competency
ODB31 PMBPROD337E Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair 60 Unit of competency
ODB25 PMBPREP206E Prepare polymer materials to specified formulae 26 Unit of competency
ODB11 PMBPROD303E Produce cable and tape lay-up cables 26 Unit of competency
ODB03 PMBPROD380E Produce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up 52 Unit of competency
ODA56 PMBPROD390E Produce composites using filament winding 30 Unit of competency
ODA47 PMBPROD398E Produce composites using prepregs 30 Unit of competency
ODA55 PMBPROD391E Produce composites using resin infusion 30 Unit of competency
ODA50 PMBPROD394E Produce composites using resin transfer moulding 30 Unit of competency
ODB63 PMBPROD352E Produce compounded materials 40 Unit of competency
WE057 MEM09202A Produce freehand sketches 40 Unit of competency
ODB12 PMBPROD300E Produce products 40 Unit of competency
ODA78 PMBPROD328E Produce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products 52 Unit of competency
ODB18 PMBPROD339E Produce steel cord-reinforced conveyor belts 50 Unit of competency
ODA53 PMBPROD392E Produce thermoset composites using pultrusion 30 Unit of competency
AXO04 MSMSUP382 Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
ODB19 PMBPROD282E Reassemble production mould components 15 Unit of competency
ODB16 PMBPROD338E Repair heavy off-the-road tyres 55 Unit of competency
ODA62 PMBFIN203E Rework product imperfections 26 Unit of competency
ODB22 PMBPREP301E Set up and prepare for batch production 13 Unit of competency
ODB24 PMBHAN103E Shift materials safely by hand 26 Unit of competency
ODB60 PMBTECH403E Test thermoset composite laminates and materials 40 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
AWC09 MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance 26 Unit of competency
AXO37 MSMOPS100 Use equipment 30 Unit of competency
AWC66 MSMOPS212 Use organisation computers or data systems 26 Unit of competency
ODA92 PMBWELD309E Weld plastic using extrusion techniques 20 Unit of competency
ODA64 PMBPROD287E Weld thermoplastics materials 50 Unit of competency
ODA73 PMBPROD304E Wind up wire or belts 26 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT3 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01240) COMPOSITES LAMINATING Apprenticeship

(AP20009) CONVEYOR BELT TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 3) Apprenticeship

(TR08190) PLASTICS - EXTRUSION (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08200) PLASTICS - FABRICATION (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08210) PLASTICS - FILM (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08220) PLASTICS - INJECTION MOULDING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08230) PLASTICS - POLYSTYRENE (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08240) PLASTICS - ROTATIONAL MOULDING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08250) PLASTICS - THERMOFORMING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08260) PLASTICS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08180) PLASTICS BLOW MOULDING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08310) PROCESS MANUFACTURING (RUBBER-INJECTION MOULDING) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08350) RUBBER - RUBBER LINING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR08360) RUBBER (LEVEL 3) Traineeship