Diploma of Polymer Technology
PMB50121
ManufacturingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
15Units to complete
1 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 (PMB50121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; 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
Polymer Product Development TechnicianPolymer Production Technician
Industries
Raw Material ManufacturingManufacturing Technology
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMB50121 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 15 units: 4 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
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
MSMOPS400Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSMSUP300Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP383Facilitate a team
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMSUP400Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS400Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401Assess risk
MSS015022Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources
MSS403085Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS404054Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS405020Develop quick changeover procedures
MSS405021Develop a Just in Time system
MSS405030Optimise cost of a product or service
MSS405031Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS405054Determine and improve process capability
MSS405088Plan, implement and monitor energy management
PMBPROD430ETrial a new injection moulding die
PMBPROD431ETrial a new production mould assembly
PMBTECH301EOptimise polymer processing operations
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
PMBTECH501EAnalyse equipment performance
PMBTECH502EAnalyse production trials
PMBTECH505EChoose polymer materials for an application
PMBTECH506EAnalyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding
PMBTECH507EDevelop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques
PMBTECH508EDevelop a new compound
PMBTECH509EModify an existing product
PMBTECH601EDevelop a new product
PMBTECH602EDevelop a new die or tool
PMBTECH603EDesign structural or mechanical polymer components
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMB50121 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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