Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
PMB40121
BGO8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of senior operators and polymer technicians who may be process-based and directly involved in production or they may be based elsewhere, although they will typically still have functions on the production floor. They apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement, such as product and process improvements and trialling. Senior operators and polymer technicians will solve complex problems which require in depth theoretical knowledge combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment.
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 eight (28)- one (1) core unit
- twenty seven (27) elective units, consisting of:
- at least twenty four (24) units from the electives listed below, which must include:
- two (2) units from Group A - noting the unit selection guidelines
- five (5) units from Group B
- 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 IV in Polymer Technology. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Blow moulding)
- All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Composites)
- All Group E electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Conveyor belt maintenance and repair)
- All Group F electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Extrusion)
- All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Plastic fabrication)
- All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Injection moulding)
- All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Polyurethane)
- All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Rotational moulding)
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 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 Elective Units
Five (5) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Blow moulding
All Group C electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (Blow moulding).
(And at least one of the following units: PMBPROD311E 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 |
5. Group D: Composites
All Group D electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
| ODB47 | PMBTECH404E | Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties | 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 PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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: Extrusion
All Group F electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
8. Group G: Plastic Fabrication
All Group G electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
| ODA78 | PMBPROD328E | Produce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products | 52 | 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 |
9. Group H: Injection Moulding
All Group H electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
| ODA72 | PMBTECH401E | Predict polymer properties and characteristics | 60 | 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 |
10. Group I: Polyurethane
All Group I electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
11. Group J: Rotational Moulding
All Group J electives must be selected for the award of PMB40121 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology (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 |
12. 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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU0 | PMB40116 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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