LMT20407 - Certificate II in Cotton Ginning

Certificate II in Cotton Ginning

Job roles/employment outcomes

Certificate II in Cotton Ginning reflects vocational outcomes for those performing a limited range of technical and operational tasks within a cotton ginning environment. Some multi-skilled roles can be accommodated in this qualification.

This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the operations of cotton ginning enterprises. Work is generally supervised.

Pathways into the qualification

Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of thirteen (13) units of competency according to the rules described below.

Units that have been achieved through completion of the LMT11107 Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear may be credited towards the Certificate II when they are also included in the unit lists for this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT30307 Certificate III in Cotton Ginning or other relevant manufacturing qualifications.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Cotton Ginning, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.

Five (5) core units of competency

Eight (8) elective units of competency as specified below.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all five (5) units from this list

Unit code	Unit title
LMTGN2001B	Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures
LMTGN2002B	Apply quality standards
LMTGN2003B	Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry
LMTGN2010B	Perform tasks to support production
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select eight (8) units as specified below.

A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A

A maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from Group C

A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group D

The remainder must be selected from Groups A and B.

GROUP A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTCG2001A	Identify cotton characteristics
LMTCG2002A	Gin cotton
LMTCG2003A	Control bale or mote press operations

GROUP B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTCG3001A	Identify factors that impact on cotton quality	LMTCG2001A
LMTGN2004B	Work in a team environment
LMTGN2008B	Coordinate work of team or section
LMTGN2009B	Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	MEM18001C
MEM11010B	Operate mobile load shifting equipment
MEM13001B	Perform emergency first aid
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

GROUP C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSACMC210A	Manage the impact of change on own work
MSACMS200A	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMT220A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT221A	Apply Just in Time (JIT) procedures
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT240A	Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT250A	Monitor process capability
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT281A	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

GROUP D

Other Cotton Ginning units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates I (maximum 1 unit), II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skills Summary - Certificate II in Cotton Ginning The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Cotton Ginning industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	communicate with others on ginning operations interpret specifications and standard operating procedures for cotton ginning machinery complete standard documentation and maintenance information use communication technologies efficiently communicate problems with cotton or machinery demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills with colleagues follow work instructions read and apply relevant safety information and procedures interpret workplace procedures and work instructions
Teamwork	provide support to others in the work area work on a variety of machines to support team flow of ginning operations work as part of a team undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members and supervisors identify team performance required to meet production outcomes
Problem-solving	identify risks associated with cotton ginning machinery and equipment report hazards determine requirements to meet quality standards recognise and act upon problems and faults with ginning materials, machinery or processes use personal protective equipment as required identify and report potential environmental hazards
Initiative and enterprise	identify and recommend improvements to own work processes contribute to meetings record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance report problems outside area of responsibility monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations
Planning and organising	plan work requirements follow schedules and monitor operations recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures follow washing sequences for a given process or product identify production and resource requirements identify and monitor resource use in own work coordinate activity to meet delivery or collection timetables identify and use relevant personal protective equipment
Self-management	keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities interpret data and information relevant to own ginning operations monitor own work to ensure quality standards are achieved conduct work in a manner which minimises waste understand own work activities and ask questions if required apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment identify and follow production schedules and work load priorities follow ginning machine operator instructions
Learning	ask questions to expand own understanding of work processes or requirements demonstrate listening skills identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required access operator manuals to assist own learning
Technology	use manual handling technologies in the workplace operate ginning machinery work with technology safely and according to workplace standards handle and use chemicals correctly and safely maintain machinery in accordance with organisational procedures