Certificate II in Process Manufacturing

The Certificate II in Process Manufacturing is intended for competent production workers who undertake vital production support roles directly related to producing products. The production worker would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.

This qualification has been developed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors:

chemical, hydrocarbons and refining

plastics, rubber and cablemaking

manufactured mineral products.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Process Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency:

three (3) core units of competency

eleven (11) elective units of competency, four (4) of which can be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.

Core units of competency

Complete all three (3) units of competency from this list.

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

add topic MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

Group A - Elective units

Select a minimum of eleven (11) units of competency from the following list.

Support units

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN2008B

Coordinate work of team/section

add topic MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM16007A

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

add topic MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

add topic MEM18001C

Use hand tools

add topic MEM18002B

Use power tools/hand held operations

add topic MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMT220A

Apply quick changeover procedures

add topic MSACMT221A

Apply Just in Time (JIT) procedures

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT240A

Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

add topic MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

add topic MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

add topic MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSAPMOHS100A

Follow OHS procedures

add topic MSAPMOHS110A

Follow emergency response procedures

add topic MSAPMOHS205A

Control minor incidents

add topic MSAPMOHS210B

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

add topic MSAPMOHS212A

Undertake first response to fire incidents

add topic MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

add topic MSAPMOHS217A

Gas test atmospheres

add topic MSAPMOHS220A

Provide initial first aid response

add topic MSAPMOPS100A

Use equipment

add topic MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

add topic MSAPMOPS102A

Perform tasks to support production

add topic MSAPMPER200C

Work in accordance with an issued permit

add topic MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

add topic MSAPMPER202A

Observe permit work

add topic MSAPMPER205C

Enter confined space

add topic MSAPMSUP100A

Apply workplace procedures

add topic MSAPMSUP101A

Clean workplace or equipment

add topic MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

add topic MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

add topic MSAPMSUP172A

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

add topic MSAPMSUP201A

Receive or despatch goods

add topic MSAPMSUP200A

Achieve work outcomes

add topic MSAPMSUP204A

Pack products or materials

add topic MSAPMSUP205A

Transfer loads

add topic MSAPMSUP230A

Monitor process operations

add topic MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

add topic MSAPMSUP273A

Handle goods

add topic MSAPMSUP280A

Manage conflict at work

add topic MSAPMSUP291A

Participate in continuous improvement

add topic MSAPMSUP292A

Sample and test materials and product

add topic PMBHAN103C

Shift materials safely by hand

add topic TLID1007C

Operate a forklift

add topic RIIRIS201A

Conduct local risk control

Technical units

add topic FPICOT2206B

Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

add topic MSAPMOPS200A

Operate equipment

add topic MSAPMOPS212A

Use enterprise computers or data systems

A maximum of four (4) relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate II or III. Note: a maximum of two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III.


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by the process manufacturing industries for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described for each Employability Skill are representative of the industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

complete logs, reports and plant documentation

access and interpret production plans and information

provide appropriate workplace information

give and follow routine instructions

provide written and oral reports

Teamwork

work as part of a team

identify and describe own role and role of others

identify own role and responsibility within a team

Problem solving

recognise known faults that occur during the operation

identify and take action on causes of routine faults

identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

respond to routine problems

Initiative and enterprise

suggest improvements

make adjustments to improve equipment performance

determine problems needing action

report problems outside area of responsibility

raise questions regarding requirements and expectations

distinguish between causes of faults

identify product out of specification

safely shutdown equipment in abnormal circumstances

Planning and organising

plan own work

achieve production targets

identify production targets

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control methods

Self-management

identify work requirements

plan own work requirements from production requests

operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards

select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

identify task outcomes and work role

Learning

ask questions to gain information

seek clarification

participate in improvement procedures

Technology

check process is operating within required limits

monitor equipment operation

use appropriate instruments

monitor and adjust machine functions

use forklift controls, instruments and indicators

carry out pre-operational checks on equipment