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Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

MSA30208
ManufacturingCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Apr 2013Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MSA30208, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Drafting Technical OperativeMetallurgy Technical AssistantPolymer Technical AssistantLaboratory Assistant (Manufacturing)Manufacturing Technical OperativeManufacturing Process OperatorStructural Steel Detailing AssistantProduct DesignerQuality Assurance Assistant (Manufacturing)
Industries
Manufacturing Technology
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MSA30208 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AUM4003AInterpret customer requirements
FDFOP2005AWork in a socially diverse environment
LMTGN4002AParticipate in product engineering
LMTGN4016AContribute to the development of products or processes
MEM05051ASelect welding processes
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM12024APerform computations
MEM13003BWork safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13004BWork safely with molten metals/glass
MEM15001BPerform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006AOrganise and communicate information
MEM16008AInteract with computing technology
MEM30005ACalculate force systems within simple beam structures
MEM30006ACalculate stresses in simple structures
MEM30007ASelect common engineering materials
MEM30008AApply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
MEM30009AContribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
MEM30010ASet up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011ASet up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM30013AAssist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
MEM30014AApply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
MEM30015ADevelop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
MEM30016AAssist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017AUse basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018AUndertake basic process planning
MEM30019AUse resource planning software systems in manufacturing
MEM30020ADevelop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30021APrepare a simple production schedule
MEM30022AUndertake supervised procurement activities
MEM30023APrepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024AParticipate in quality assurance techniques
MEM30025AAnalyse a simple electrical system circuit
MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30032AProduce basic engineering drawings
MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
MSAENV272BParticipate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMSUP303AIdentify equipment faults
MSATCM301ATest the mechanical properties of materials
MSATCM302AMonitor ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM303AMonitor non-ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM304AInterpret basic binary phase diagrams
MSATCM305ADemonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations
MSATCS301AInterpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing
MSATCS302ADetail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections
MSL913001ACommunicate with other people
MSL913002APlan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL922001ARecord and present data
MSL933001AMaintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933002AContribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL933003AApply critical control point requirements
MSL934002AApply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL943001AWork safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943002AParticipate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL952001ACollect routine site samples
MSL952002AHandle and transport samples or equipment
MSL953001AReceive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954001AObtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL963001AOperate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002ARepair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment
MSL973001APerform basic tests
MSL973002APrepare working solutions
MSL973003APrepare culture media
MSL973004APerform aseptic techniques
MSL973005AAssist with fieldwork
MSL973006APrepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007APerform microscopic examination
MSS402001AApply competitive systems and practices
MSS402002ASustain process improvements
MSS402020AApply quick changeover procedures
MSS402030AApply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031AInterpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402050AMonitor process capability
MSS402051AApply quality standards
MSS402060AUse planning software systems in operations
MSS402061AUse SCADA systems in operations
MSS402080AUndertake root cause analysis
MSS403002AEnsure process improvements are sustained
MSS403030AImprove cost factors in work practices
MSS403032AAnalyse manual handling processes
PMAOPS350BMatch and adjust colour
PMBPREP206CPrepare materials to formulae
PMBPREP301CSet up and prepare for production
PMBPREP303CSet up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP304CSet a die
PMBPROD235CUse materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBTECH301BUse material and process knowledge to solve problems
PMBTECH302AModify existing compounds
PMBTECH303AMake minor modifications to products
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MSA30208 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

3 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Australian Institute of Advanced StudiesBased in QLD · Registered since 2013→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

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