Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC20116
BCT4
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Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
The PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of process operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
The qualification is suitable to prepare new employees and to develop existing workers to perform an operational role to directly produce product.
The operator will be able to operate production equipment within defined specifications and procedures and carry out a range of support functions. The operator will be able to apply technical and procedural knowledge to a defined range of situations and activities.
The operator will be able to solve predictable problems by applying known solutions and will report non-routine problems to appropriate personnel.
The qualification provides the skills and knowledge relevant to the following sectors:
cement
precast concrete products
premixed concrete
clay products
ceramic products
float (flat) glass
glass containers
refractories
plaster (both fibrous plaster and plaster boards)
fibre cement boards and other products
ground minerals
abrasive grinding wheels and cutting discs.
For job roles at Certificate I level see MSM10116 Certificate I in Process Manufacturing.
For people who do not directly produce product but work in production support roles see MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing.
For people who require a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles see MSS20316 Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices.
The PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products contains units of competency that can be credited towards other manufacturing qualifications such as:
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products competency must be achieved in fifteen (15) units of competency:- six (6) core units of competency
- nine (9) elective units of competency from Groups A and B, as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) specialist elective units must be chosen from Group A; up to one (1) specialist elective unit may be chosen from Group A of PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
- The balance of units, to a maximum of seven (7), may be chosen from Group A or Group B to bring the total number of electives to fifteen (15).
Up to four (4) of the elective units of competency can be selected from this Training Package; other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II or III.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
1. Core Units
Six (6) units must be completed.
- Select one (1) of the following units:
- MSMOPS101 OR PMAOPS101
Note that only MSMOPS101 OR PMAOPS101 may be included in this qualification, not both.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC36 | MSMSUP100 | Apply workplace context to own job | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC33 | MSMSUP101 | Clean workplace or equipment | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC63 | MSMOPS101 | Make measurements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXN54 | PMAOPS101 | Read dials and indicators | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units - Group A - Specialist Electives
Nine (9) electives must be completed, with at least two (2) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Elective Units - Group B
Nine (9) electives must be completed, with up to seven (7) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W748 | PMC20110 | Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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