Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology

This qualification is suitable for delivery as part of a two year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.

This qualification has five specialist streams available. These are:

CAD/Drafting

Manufacturing Operations

Laboratory Operations

Technical Officer

Polymer Technology.

Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.

Note:

The minimum requirements for the Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology can also be met by holders of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technician from the Metal and Engineering Training Package.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in sixteen (16) units of competency:

four (4) core units of competency

twelve (12) elective units of competency, chosen as described below.

Core units

The following four (4) units must be chosen.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MEM16008A

Interact with computing technology

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

add topic MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Prerequisites

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 twelve (12) elective units as specified to achieve a specialist stream.

Note:

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

Three elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.

CAD/drafting specialist stream

Select twelve (12) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM4003A

Interpret Customer Requirements

add topic LMTGN4002A

Participate in product engineering

add topic MEM12024A

Perform computations

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

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 evaluate engineering applications

add topic MEM30010A

Set up basic hydraulic circuits

add topic MEM30011A

Set up basic pneumatic circuits

add topic MEM30013A

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout

add topic MEM30018A

Undertake basic process planning

add topic MEM30019A

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

*

add topic MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

add topic MEM30025A

Analyse a simple electrical system circuit

*

add topic MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic UEPMNT420A

Perform electrical/electronic drafting

One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

Manufacturing operations specialist stream

Select twelve (12) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic FDFOP2005A

Work in a socially diverse environment

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM30014A

Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste

add topic MEM30015A

Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements

add topic MEM30016A

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

add topic MEM30017A

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

add topic MEM30018A

Undertake basic process planning

add topic MEM30019A

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

*

add topic MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

add topic MEM30021A

Prepare a simple production schedule

add topic MEM30023A

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product

add topic MEM30024A

Participate in quality assurance techniques

*

add topic MSACMS200A

Apply competitive manufacturing practices

add topic MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSACMS401A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

add topic MSACMT220A

Apply quick changeover procedures

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

add topic MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSACMT430A

Improve cost factors in work practices

add topic MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

Laboratory operations specialist stream

Select twelve (12) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN4016A

Contribute to the development of products or processes

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

add topic MEM30019A

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

*

add topic MEM30024A

Participate in quality assurance techniques

*

add topic MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

add topic MSL913001A

Communicate with other people

add topic MSL922001A

Record and present data

add topic MSL933001A

Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose

add topic MSL943001A

Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation

add topic MSL943002A

Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety

add topic MSL913002A

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

add topic MSL933992A

Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives

add topic MSL933003A

Apply critical control point requirements

add topic MSL934001A

Contribute to the ongoing development of HACCP plans

add topic MSL934002A

Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

add topic MSL952001A

Collect routine site samples

add topic MSL952002A

Handle and transport samples or equipment

add topic MSL953001A

Receive and prepare samples for testing

add topic MSL954001A

Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan

add topic MSL963001A

Operate basic handblowing equipment

add topic MSL963002A

Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment

add topic MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

add topic MSL973002A

Prepare working solutions

add topic MSL973003A

Prepare culture media

add topic MSL973004A

Perform aseptic techniques

add topic MSL973005A

Assist with fieldwork

add topic MSL973006A

Prepare trial batches for evaluation

add topic MSL973007A

Perform microscopic examination

add topic MSL973012A

Assist with geotechnical site investigations

add topic MSL974001A

Prepare, standardise and use solutions

add topic MSL974002A

Conduct geotechnical site investigations

*

add topic MSL974003A

Perform chemical tests and procedures

One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

Technical officer specialist stream

Select twelve (12) elective units:

a minimum of ten (10) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN4016A

Contribute to the development of products or processes

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

*

add topic MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

add topic MEM30003A

Produce engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

add topic MEM30008A

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications

add topic MEM30009A

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

*

add topic MEM30010A

Set up basic hydraulic circuits

add topic MEM30011A

Set up basic pneumatic circuits

add topic MEM30013A

Assist in the design of basic workplace layout

add topic MEM30016A

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

add topic MEM30017A

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

add topic MEM30018A

Undertake basic process planning

add topic MEM30019A

Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing

*

add topic MEM30022A

Undertake supervised procurement activities

add topic MEM30023A

Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product

add topic MEM30024A

Participate in quality assurance techniques

*

add topic MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT261A

Use SCADA systems in manufacturing

add topic MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

add topic MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSACMT432A

Analyse manual handling processes

One relevant specialist elective unit may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

Polymer technology specialist stream

Select twelve (12) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group General Electives.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN4016A

Contribute to the development of products or processes

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

*

add topic MEM30020A

Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project

add topic MEM30003A

Produce engineering drawings

*

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

add topic MEM30008A

Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications

Up to two relevant units may be chosen from the production units available at Certificate III or IV in the Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking Training Package (PMB07), or its endorsed replacement. Note that any prerequisites are to be counted in the total number of units.

One relevant specialist elective units may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

Note that for the polymer technology specialist stream, only one of the following general elective units may be chosen, not both.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic PMBPREP301C

Set up and prepare for production

add topic PMBPREP303C

Set up equipment for continuous production

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

Polymer technology:

Up to six units

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM4003A

Interpret Customer Requirements

add topic FDFOP2005A

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 MEM12024A

Perform computations

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006A

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM30001A

Use computer aided design systems to produce basic engineering drawings

*

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 applications

add topic MEM30009A

Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems

*

add topic MEM30010A

Set up basic hydraulic circuits

add topic MEM30011A

Set up basic pneumatic circuits

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

add topic MEM30013A

Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout

add topic MEM30014A

Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste

add topic MEM30015A

Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements

add topic MEM30016A

Assist in the analysis of a supply chain

add topic MEM30017A

Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools

add topic MEM30018A

Undertake basic process planning

add topic MEM30019A


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Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the 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

Complete workplace documentation and records

Use communication technologies efficiently

Develop work instructions, specifications and procedures

Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from NESB

Communicate with all team members

Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients

Use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and customer facilities

Access, interpret and apply technical information

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 and manage performance required to rneet internal and external customer needs in own work and team

Manage technical processes and provide problem solving support to others

Problem solving

Investigate problem causes

Identify, rectify or report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services

Identify environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided

Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Identify hazards and suggest control measures

Determine production requirements

Conduct tests and analyse results to determine and assess production requirements

Initiative and enterprise

Seek feedback on products, processes and procedures

Gather and analyse information and apply to work related processes

Record information on the quality and other indicators of products

Support achievement of efficient production processes

Determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving

Planning and organizing

Identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures

Demonstrate time management skills

Source and prepare materials and resources

Sequence work to maximise safety and productivity

Self management

Interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations

Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

Monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues

Understand own work activities

Manage own time to meet deadlines

Implement workplace procedures and instructions

Learning

Implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified production requirements

Assess competencies in meeting job requirements

Be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills

Identify own training needs and seek skill development if required

Gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice

Technology

Use computer software applications effectively

Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards

Help others use technology efficiently and safely

Use testing technology