MSA30208 - Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in eleven (11) units of competency:

three (3) core units of competency

eight (8) elective units of competency chosen as described below.

Core units

The following three (3) units must be chosen.

Unit code	Unit title
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSACMT251A	Apply quality standards
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Prerequisites

Note that elective units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements. The prerequisites for these units are to be counted in the total number of units required in the elective group. Please refer to the individual units for details.

Elective units

Group A - specialist streams

Choose eight (8) elective units as specified for a specialist stream.

Note:

All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.

A maximum of two general elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

CAD/drafting specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title
AUM4003A	Interpret customer requirements
LMTGN4002A	Participate in product engineering
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30001A	Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings	*
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineering graphics	*
MEM30003A	Produce engineering drawings	*
MEM30004A	Use CAD to create and display 3D models	*
MEM30005A	Calculate force systems within simple beam structures	*
MEM30006A	Calculate stresses in simple structures	*
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30013A	Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
MEM30025A	Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	*

Manufacturing operations specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units as follows:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title
FDFOPTSD2A	Work in a socially diverse environment
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30014A	Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
MEM30015A	Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
MEM30016A	Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018A	Undertake basic process planning
MEM30019A	Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30021A	Prepare a simple production schedule
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSACMS200A	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSACMS201A	Sustain process improvements
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMT220A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT230A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT250A	Monitor process capability
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT430A	Improve cost factors in work practices

Laboratory operations specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSL913001A	Communicate with other people
MSL922001A	Record and present data
MSL933001A	Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL943001A	Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943002A	Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL913002A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL933002A	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL933003A	Apply critical control point requirements
MSL934002A	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL952001A	Collect routine site samples
MSL952002A	Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL953001A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954001A	Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL963001A	Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002A	Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
MSL973002A	Prepare working solutions
MSL973003A	Prepare culture media
MSL973004A	Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005A	Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006A	Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007A	Perform microscopic examination

Technical officer specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code		Unit title
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications
MEM30009A	Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems		*
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30013A	Assist in the design of basic workplace layout
MEM30016A	Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018A	Undertake basic process planning
MEM30019A	Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing		*
MEM30022A	Undertake supervised procurement activities
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques
MSACMT231A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT260A	Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A	Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT270A	Use sustainable energy practices
MSACMT280A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT432A	Analyse manual handling processes

Metallurgy specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of five (5) from the two groups below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Metallurgy group 1

Choose at least three (3) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title
MSATCM301A	Test the mechanical properties of materials
MSATCM302A	Monitor basic ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM303A	Monitor basic non-ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM304A	Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
MSATCM305A	Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations

Metallurgy group 2

Choose at least two (2) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title
EM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals
MEM13004B	Work safely with molten metals/glass
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials	*

Polymer technology specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Note that either add topic PMBPREP301C or PMBPREP303C may be chosen, but not both.

Unit code	Unit title
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults
PMAOPS350A	Match and adjust colour
PMBPREP206C	Prepare materials to formulae
PMBPREP301C	Set up and prepare for production
PMBPREP303C	Set up equipment for continuous production
PMBPREP304C	Set a die
PMBPROD235C	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBTECH301B	Use material and process knowledge to solve problems	*
PMBTECH302A	Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH303A	Make minor modifications to products
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
	Up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from the production units available at Certificate III in the Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking Training Package (PMB07), or its endorsed replacement.

Structural steel detailing specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title
MSATCS301A	Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing	*
MSATCS302A	Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections	*
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30001A	Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings	*
MEM30002A	Produce basic engineering graphics	*
MEM30003A	Produce detailed engineering drawings	*
MEM30004A	Use CAD to create and display 3D models	*

Group B - General electives

The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:

CAD/drafting:	Up to two units
Manufacturing operations:	Up to two units
Laboratory operations:	Up to two units
Technical officer:	Up to two units
Metallurgy:	Up to three units
Polymer technology:	Up to two units
Structural steel detailing:	Up to two units

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM4003A

Interpret customer requirements

FDFOPTSD2A

Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic LMTGN4002A

Participate in product engineering

add topic LMTGN4016A

Contribute to the development of products or processes

add topic MEM05051A

Select welding processes

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic MEM12024A

Perform computations

add topic MEM13003B

Work safely with industrial chemicals

add topic MEM13004B

Work safely with molten metals/glass

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings

add topic MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

add topic MEM30003A

Produce engineering drawings

add topic MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

add topic MEM30005A

Calculate force systems within simple beam structures

add topic MEM30006A

Calculate stresses in simple structures

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

add topic MEM30008A

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and

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Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

MSA30208 Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by manufacturing technology related 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	use communication technologies efficiently communicate production abnormalities, documentation and test results demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds read, interpret and communicate work related documents communicate with all team members
Teamwork	work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion liaise with and provide support to other team members work as part of a team identify team performance required to meet customer needs provide leadership to others in the team encourage the sharing of information between team members plan and support team activities
Problem solving	identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution investigate problem causes implement changes examine equipment for damage, missing components or other defects identify and promptly address problems or issues assess quality of work according to specifications determine effective work practices problem solve machine operational requirements
Initiative and enterprise	seek and provide feedback on procedures gather and analyse information record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance identify and implement simple process improvements coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes use analytical and decision making skills
Planning and organising	identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures organise self and others to meet production schedules sequence work to maximise safety and productivity select and use appropriate tools and equipment apply time management skills to ensure work flow
Self management	plan own work requirements from production requests operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures plan to ensure effective production apply workplace procedures identify resource requirements, document and monitor recognise limitations and seek timely advice
Learning	ask questions to gain information identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding participate in improvement procedures participate in development of continuous improvement strategies
Technology	operate and adjust processes start up and shut down equipment set up equipment monitor product/process quality function and operating principles of equipment, machine components maintain computer based workplace records

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MSA30208 - Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

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