Certificate III in Polymer Processing
PMB30121
ManufacturingCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
21Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
10Training providers
Feb 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PMB30121, 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 factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Belt Installation and Repair OperatorBlow Moulding OperatorCablemakerComposites OperatorDie Setter
Industries
Raw Material Manufacturing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMB30121 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 21 units: 1 core plus 20 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM09202AProduce freehand sketches
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
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
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
MSMOPS363Organise on-site work
MSMSUP100Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106Work in a team
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomes
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
MSMSUP382Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMWHS100Follow WHS procedures
MSMWHS200Work safely
MSS402040Apply 5S procedures
MSS402051Apply quality standards
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
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
PMBPROD207EOperate rubber calendering equipment
PMBPROD209EOperate cable winding equipment
PMBPROD210EOperate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD213EOperate polymer extruders
PMBPROD216EOperate blown film 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
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
PMBPROD254EOperate an open mill blender
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
PMBPROD300EProduce products
PMBPROD301EDraw wire
PMBPROD302EBunch and strand wire
PMBPROD303EProduce cable and tape lay-up cables
PMBPROD304EWind up wire or belts
PMBPROD306EPrepare and start equipment for production
PMBPROD307EProduce calendered rubber or vinyl products
PMBPROD308ETake a machine out of production
PMBPROD310EProduce injection moulded products
PMBPROD311EProduce blow moulded products
PMBPROD313EProduce extruded polymer products
PMBPROD316EProduce blown film
PMBPROD321EProduce rotational moulded products
PMBPROD325ELay on tyre retreads
PMBPROD326EInspect tyres
PMBPROD328EProduce sheet-fed vacuum-formed products
PMBPROD330EMake moulds for thermoformed products
PMBPROD336EInspect heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD337EPrepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair
PMBPROD338ERepair heavy off-the-road tyres
PMBPROD339EProduce steel cord-reinforced conveyor belts
PMBPROD340ECure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD341EFinish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD347EMould composites products using hand lay-up techniques
PMBPROD352EProduce compounded materials
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
PMBPROD375EVulcanise products using an autoclave
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
PMBPROD398EProduce composites using prepregs
PMBPROD430ETrial a new injection moulding die
PMBTECH301EOptimise polymer processing operations
PMBTECH403ETest thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH404EMould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBTECH405ERepair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH407EProduce composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBWELD301EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
PMBWELD303EInstall polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage
PMBWELD304EDesign polyethylene plastic pipelines for non-pressure drainage
PMBWELD305EInstall polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD306EDesign polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD307EInstall plastic pipelines for high temperature applications
PMBWELD308EInstall PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD309EWeld plastic using extrusion techniques
PMBWELD310EDesign PVC plastic pipelines for pressure applications
PMBWELD311EDesign plastic pipelines for high temperature and pressure applications
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMB30121 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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