Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
PMB40121
ManufacturingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
28Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Feb 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PMB40121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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
Plastics TechnicianPolymer Senior OperatorRubber Production Senior OperatorDie TriallerBelt Installation and Repair Technician
Industries
Manufacturing TechnologyRaw Material Manufacturing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMB40121 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 28 units: 1 core plus 27 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM15001Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM30031AOperate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033AUse computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS200Operate equipment
MSMOPS212Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMOPS244Lay out and cut materials
MSMOPS400Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSMSUP106Work in a team
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP205Transfer loads
MSMSUP210Process and record information
MSMSUP240Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP291Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP292Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP300Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP303Identify equipment faults
MSMSUP309Maintain and organise workplace records
MSMSUP310Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
MSMSUP330Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSMSUP382Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMSUP383Facilitate a team
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMSUP400Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404Coordinate maintenance
MSMWHS200Work safely
MSMWHS400Contribute to WHS management system
MSS402040Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050Monitor process capability
MSS402051Apply quality standards
MSS404054Apply statistics to operational processes
PMBFIN201EFinish components and products
PMBFIN203ERework product imperfections
PMBHAN103EShift materials safely by hand
PMBPREP201EPrepare moulds for composites production
PMBPREP205EAssemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP206EPrepare polymer materials to specified formulae
PMBPREP301ESet up and prepare for batch production
PMBPREP303ESet up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP304ESet a die for injection moulding production
PMBPREP305EChange extrusion die and calibrator
PMBPROD206EOperate ancillary equipment
PMBPROD235EUse materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD236EOperate hand-held air or power equipment for production processes
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
PMBPROD251EApply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
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
PMBPROD304EWind up wire or belts
PMBPROD306EPrepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD308ETake a machine out of production
PMBPROD310EProduce injection moulded products
PMBPROD311EProduce blow moulded products
PMBPROD313EProduce extruded polymer products
PMBPROD321EProduce rotational moulded products
PMBPROD328EProduce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products
PMBPROD330EMake moulds for thermoformed products
PMBPROD343EShut down plant area
PMBPROD347EMould composites products using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD355EMake pattern or plug for composites moulds
PMBPROD356EConstruct moulds for composite products
PMBPROD357EConstruct jigs and fixtures
PMBPROD358EDevelop polymer product patterns
PMBPROD360EProduce polyurethane products using centrifugal casting
PMBPROD362EProduce polyurethane products using gravity casting
PMBPROD367ERemove and replace conveyor belts
PMBPROD368ERepair conveyor belt carcasses
PMBPROD369ERepair conveyor belt covers
PMBPROD370EProduce injection blow moulded products
PMBPROD376ESplice steel cord conveyor belts
PMBPROD377ESplice fabric ply conveyor belts
PMBPROD378ESplice solid woven conveyor belts
PMBPROD380EProduce composites products using mechanised open mould wet lay-up
PMBPROD384EOperate multi-axis router
PMBPROD385EProgram computer-controlled equipment
PMBPROD390EProduce composites using filament winding
PMBPROD391EProduce composites using resin infusion
PMBPROD392EProduce thermoset composites using pultrusion
PMBPROD393EProduce composites using vacuum bagging
PMBPROD394EProduce composites using resin transfer moulding
PMBPROD430ETrial a new injection moulding die
PMBPROD431ETrial a new production mould assembly
PMBTECH301EOptimise polymer processing operations
PMBTECH302EModify existing compounds
PMBTECH303EMake minor modifications to products
PMBTECH401EPredict polymer properties and characteristics
PMBTECH402ESet advanced or complex injection moulding dies
PMBTECH403ETest thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH404EMould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBTECH405ERepair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH406EDiagnose production equipment problems
PMBTECH407EProduce composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBTECH501EAnalyse equipment performance
PMBTECH502EAnalyse production trials
PMBTECH506EAnalyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding
PMBTECH507EDevelop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBWELD301EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
PMBWELD309EWeld plastic using extrusion techniques
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMB40121 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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