Certificate II in Polymer Processing
PMB20121
ManufacturingCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
14Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
2Training providers
Mar 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PMB20121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Belt Manufacture Production AssistantBlow Moulding Production AssistantRubber Production AssistantPlastics Production OperatorPlastics Production Assistant
Industries
Plastics, Polymers and RubberRaw Material Manufacturing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMB20121 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 factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 14 units: 2 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM16008Interact with computing technology
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
MSMENV172Identify and minimise environmental hazards
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS100Use equipment
MSMOPS101Make measurements
MSMOPS102Perform tasks to support production
MSMOPS200Operate equipment
MSMOPS212Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMOPS244Lay out and cut materials
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER201Monitor and control work permits
MSMPER205Enter confined space
MSMSUP100Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP101Clean workplace or equipment
MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106Work in a team
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP204Pack products or materials
MSMSUP205Transfer loads
MSMSUP210Process and record information
MSMSUP230Monitor process operations
MSMSUP240Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP273Handle goods
MSMSUP280Manage conflict at work
MSMSUP291Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP292Sample and test materials and product
MSMWHS100Follow WHS procedures
MSMWHS110Follow emergency response procedures
MSMWHS200Work safely
MSMWHS205Control minor incidents
MSMWHS210Undertake first response to non-fire incidents
MSMWHS212Undertake first response to fire incidents
MSMWHS216Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS217Gas test atmospheres
MSS402002Sustain process improvements
MSS402020Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402021Apply Just in Time procedures
MSS402040Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050Monitor process capability
MSS402051Apply quality standards
MSS402080Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402082Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402083Use planning software systems in operations
MSTGN3009Coordinate work of team or section
PMBFIN201EFinish components and products
PMBFIN202EFit attachments and assemble components for customised polymer products
PMBFIN203ERework product imperfections
PMBFIN205EHand decorate products
PMBHAN103EShift materials safely by hand
PMBPREP201EPrepare moulds for composites production
PMBPREP205EAssemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP206EPrepare polymer materials to specified formulae
PMBPROD206EOperate ancillary equipment
PMBPROD207EOperate rubber calendering equipment
PMBPROD209EOperate cable winding equipment
PMBPROD210EOperate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD213EOperate polymer extruders
PMBPROD216EOperate blown film equipment
PMBPROD217EOperate printing equipment
PMBPROD221EOperate rotational moulding equipment
PMBPROD235EUse materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD236EOperate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes
PMBPROD238EPerform creel rack operations for belting production
PMBPROD239EBuild fabric-reinforced conveyor belts
PMBPROD240ECut plastic materials
PMBPROD241EInstall rubber lining or pulley lagging using lay-up techniques
PMBPROD242EBond polymers to surfaces
PMBPROD243ECut rubber materials
PMBPROD245EFabricate products with rubber or plastics
PMBPROD246EHand mix materials
PMBPROD247ECreate composite laminates using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD248EPrepare surfaces for coating
PMBPROD249EApply liquid surface coatings
PMBPROD251EApply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
PMBPROD252EOperate polymer compounding equipment
PMBPROD253EOperate an internal mill blender
PMBPROD254EOperate an open mill blender
PMBPROD255EOperate polymer mixing equipment
PMBPROD261EOperate continuous vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD265EOperate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD280EOperate a chopper gun to lay-up composites
PMBPROD281EFinish composite products
PMBPROD282EReassemble production mould components
PMBPROD283EDemould polymer products
PMBPROD287EWeld thermoplastics materials
PMBPROD293ECreate composite laminates using vacuum-assisted closed-moulding processes
RIIRIS201DConduct local risk control
TLID2010Operate a forklift
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMB20121 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 factsWho offers it
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