MSA20208 - Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

This qualification applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. A typical environment will be for application in a VET in Schools delivery environment or other simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. The units are suitable for delivery in a school environment and for schools to contextualize the units to local manufacturing industry activities.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency:

five (5) core units of competency

five (5) elective units of competency, chosen as described below.

Core units

All five of the following units must be completed:

Unit code	Unit title
MSACMS200A	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMT251A	Apply quality standards
MSACMT271A	Use sustainable environmental practices
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely

Elective units

Select five (5) elective units from Groups A, B and C, as described below.

Group A - Manufacturing practice

At least one of the following units must be completed but up to four may be selected.

Unit code	Unit title
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMC210A	Manage the impact of change on own work
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT250A	Monitor process capability
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Group B - Manufacturing Technology*

At least one of the following units must be completed but up to four may be selected.

Unit code	Unit title
MSAPCII295A	Operate manufacturing equipment
MSAPCII296A	Make a small furniture item from timber
MSAPCII297A	Make an object from cloth using an existing pattern
MSAPCII298A	Make an object from metal
MSAPCII299A	Make an object from plastic

Group C

Up to two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate I or II.

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
MSA20208 Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by industry 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	Access and interpret standardised documentation Complete all reporting as required Ask questions to increase understanding about workplace procedures Read and interpret instructions Respond to information Access and use communication tools and equipment Apply numeracy skills to work procedures
Teamwork	Work effectively with others Share information with peers Understand role of individual within team process Seek assistance with work operations as required
Problem-solving	Recognise common problems and report inconsistencies Monitor the job and make improvements Respond to routine problems Recommend improvements
Initiative and enterprise	Take correct action and follow procedures Recommend changes and improvements Take action to make improvements Adopt changes in accordance with procedures
Planning and organising	Plan own work Organise processes, tools and materials Monitor own work outcomes Organise and plan activities Collect and organise information for work activity
Self-management	Conduct all activities according to safety standards Maintain housekeeping standards Achieve planned outcomes within time constraints Monitor own work performance Assess own work Seek assistance where appropriate
Learning	Ask questions to aid learning Identify own skill requirements Ask questions to ensure understanding of own work requirements
Technology	Use equipment and/or or information technology Identify equipment appropriate for job Use simple measuring devices Collect and apply data and information from technology