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PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package

Companion Volume Implementation Guide Release 1.0

June 2016

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PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package Implementation Guide

PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package Implementation Guide ..................................... 3 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Who is this guide for? ............................................................................................................................... 4 Overview information .................................................................................................................................. 4

PMB Version Control and modification history ........................................................................................ 4 PMB Modification history details ............................................................................................................. 4

Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of competency in the PMB Training Package ....................................... 5 PMB Qualifications ................................................................................................................................... 5 Skill Sets in PMB ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Imported units of competency ................................................................................................................. 8

Key work and training requirements in the industry ................................................................................. 12 Regulation and licensing implications .................................................................................................... 13

Implementation information ...................................................................................................................... 14 Qualifications, occupational outcomes and the AQF ............................................................................. 14 Mandatory entry requirements for qualifications .................................................................................. 19 Pathways advice ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Access and equity ................................................................................................................................... 21 Foundation Skills ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Structure of the PMB qualifications ....................................................................................................... 23 Contextualising units of competency ..................................................................................................... 23 Health, safety and environment and the regulatory framework ........................................................... 24 Skilled trainers and assessors ................................................................................................................. 25 Mode of delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Resource and equipment requirements ................................................................................................. 26 Assessment requirements ...................................................................................................................... 26 Workplace assessment ........................................................................................................................... 26 Simulation ............................................................................................................................................... 27 Judgement of competence ..................................................................................................................... 27 Implementation and the foundation skills ............................................................................................. 27 Dimensions of competency .................................................................................................................... 27 Additional considerations ....................................................................................................................... 27

Links ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 Appendix 1: Mapping of PMB qualifications to PMB07 ............................................................................. 30

PMB qualifications mapped to PMB07 ................................................................................................... 30 Appendix 2: Mapping of units of competency ........................................................................................... 31

PMB units mapped to PMB07................................................................................................................. 31 PMB07 Units mapped to PMB ................................................................................................................ 37

Appendix 3: ACSF Core skills numerical indicator ...................................................................................... 44 Appendix 4: Employability Skills summaries .............................................................................................. 49

PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing...................................................................................... 49 PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing .................................................................................... 51 PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology ................................................................................... 53 PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology .......................................................................................... 55 PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology ......................................................................... 57

Appendix 5: Towards a taxonomy for Process Manufacturing .................................................................. 59 Andragogical basis .................................................................................................................................. 59 Process Manufacturing Taxonomy ......................................................................................................... 60



Introduction

Who is this guide for?

The PMB Companion Volume Implementation Guide is designed to assist State Training Authorities, regulators, assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises in delivering training based on the units and qualifications in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package.

It has been developed to assist RTOs to meet the requirements of the Standards for RTOs.

Overview information

PMB Version Control and modification history

TP Release Status Release date Approval process

1.0 Current 23 June 2016 Endorsement

PMB Modification history details

Release 1 of the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package includes the following components:

- five qualifications

- 178 units of competency

- 116 imported units of competency.



Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of competency in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package

PMB Qualifications

Code Title

PMB20115 Certificate II in Polymer Processing

PMB30115 Certificate III in Polymer Processing

PMB40115 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology

PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology

PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology

Skill Sets in PMB

No Skill Sets have been identified in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package.

PMB Units of competency

Code Title Prerequisite/s

PMBFIN201 Finish products and components

PMBFIN202 Fit attachments to products

PMBFIN203 Repair product imperfections

PMBFIN205 Hand decorate products

PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand

PMBHAN208 Store products

PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composites production

PMBPREP205 Assemble materials and equipment for production

PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae

PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production

PMBPREP303 Set up equipment for continuous operation

PMBPREP304 Set a die

PMBPREP305 Change extrusion die and setup

PMBPROD206 Operate ancillary equipment

PMBPROD207 Operate calender

PMBPROD209 Operate cable winding equipment

PMBPROD210 Operate injection moulding equipment

PMBPROD211 Operate blow moulding equipment

PMBPROD212 Operate thermoforming equipment

PMBPROD213 Operate extruders

PMBPROD216 Operate blown film equipment

PMBPROD217 Operate printing equipment

PMBPROD221 Operate rotational moulding equipment

PMBPROD229 Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment

PMBPROD233 Operate film conversion equipment

PMBPROD235 Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations

PMBPROD236 Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes

PMBPROD237 Splice cables

PMBPROD238 Perform creel rack operations

PMBPROD239 Build reinforced conveyor belts

PMBPROD240 Cut materials

PMBPROD241 Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys

PMBPROD242 Bond polymers to surfaces

PMBPROD245 Fabricate materials




PMBPROD246 Hand mix materials

PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites

PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating

PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings

PMBPROD251 Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish

PMBPROD252 Operate compounding equipment

PMBPROD253 Operate an internal mill blender

PMBPROD254 Operate an open mill blender

PMBPROD255 Operate mixing equipment

PMBPROD259 Operate granulating equipment

PMBPROD261 Operate continuous vulcanising equipment

PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment

PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment

PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment

PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading

PMBPROD267 Operate steel cutting equipment

PMBPROD268 Operate bead coiling equipment

PMBPROD270 Operate injection blow moulding equipment

PMBPROD280 Operate resin-glass depositor equipment

PMBPROD281 Finish composite products

PMBPROD282 Assemble mould

PMBPROD283 Demould product

PMBPROD284 Operate open flame moulding equipment

PMBPROD285 Operate computer controlled equipment

PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials

PMBPROD290 Operate filament winding equipment

PMBPROD291 Operate resin infusion moulding equipment

PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment

PMBPROD293 Operate vacuum bagging equipment

PMBPROD294 Operate resin transfer moulding equipment

PMBPROD295 Operate composite sheeting equipment

PMBPROD296 Operate centrifugal casting equipment

PMBPROD297 Operate equipment using moulding compounds

PMBPROD298 Operate equipment using pre-preg material

PMBPROD300 Produce products

PMBPROD301 Draw wire

PMBPROD302 Bunch and strand wire

PMBPROD303 Lay up and tape cables

PMBPROD304 Wind products onto drums

PMBPROD305 Colour optical fibre

PMBPROD306 Prepare and start equipment for production

PMBPROD307 Produce calendered products PMBPROD207

PMBPROD308 Take a machine out of production

PMBPROD309 Produce electroplated products

PMBPROD310 Produce injection moulded products PMBPROD210

PMBPROD311 Produce blow moulded products PMBPROD211

PMBPROD312 Produce continuous thermoforming products PMBPROD212

PMBPROD313 Produce extruded products PMBPROD213

PMBPROD314 Produce compression moulded products

PMBPROD315 Produce polyurethane foam

PMBPROD316 Produce blown film PMBPROD216

PMBPROD317 Print and decorate rigid products PMBPROD217

PMBPROD319 Build up rollers

PMBPROD320 Produce foam injected mouldings

PMBPROD321 Produce rotational moulded products PMBPROD221




PMBPROD323 Produce powder coated products

PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading

PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads

PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres

PMBPROD328 Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products

PMBPROD329 Produce polystyrene shape moulded products PMBPROD229

PMBPROD330 Make moulds for formed products

PMBPROD331 Produce printed and decorated film

PMBPROD332 Produce thermally bent products

PMBPROD333 Convert plastic film PMBPROD233

PMBPROD334 Produce products using twin screw extruders

PMBPROD336 Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres

PMBPROD337 Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair

PMBPROD338 Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

PMBPROD339 Produce reinforced conveyor belts PMBPROD238 PMBPROD239

PMBPROD340 Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

PMBPROD341 Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

PMBPROD343 Shut down plant area

PMBPROD347 Produce composites using hand lamination PMBPROD247

PMBPROD349 Produce liquid surface coated products PMBPROD249

PMBPROD352 Produce compounded materials PMBPROD252

PMBPROD353 Compound materials using an internal mill blender PMBPROD253

PMBPROD354 Compound materials using an open mill blender PMBPROD254

PMBPROD355 Make pattern/plug for composites moulds PMBPROD247 MEM09002B

PMBPROD356 Construct moulds for composite products PMBPROD247 PMBPREP201

PMBPROD357 Construct jigs and fixtures

PMBPROD358 Develop patterns MEM09002B

PMBPROD360 Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products PMBPROD246

PMBPROD362 Produce gravity cast polyurethane products PMBPROD246

PMBPROD367 Remove and replace conveyor belts

PMBPROD368 Repair conveyor belt carcass PMBPROD265

PMBPROD369 Repair conveyor belt covers PMBPROD265

PMBPROD370 Produce injection blow moulded products PMBPROD270

PMBPROD372 Produce fibre optic preforms

PMBPROD373 Draw optical fibre

PMBPROD375 Vulcanise products using an autoclave

PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts PMBPROD265

PMBPROD377 Splice fabric ply conveyor belts PMBPROD265

PMBPROD378 Splice solid woven conveyor belts PMBPROD265

PMBPROD380 Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor PMBPROD280

PMBPROD384 Operate multi-axis router

PMBPROD385 Program computer controlled equipment

PMBPROD387 Produce welded plastics materials PMBPROD287

PMBPROD390 Produce composites using filament winding PMBPROD290

PMBPROD391 Produce composites using resin infusion PMBPROD291

PMBPROD392 Produce composites using pultrusion PMBPROD292

PMBPROD393 Produce composites using vacuum bagging PMBPROD293

PMBPROD394 Produce composites using resin transfer moulding PMBPROD294

PMBPROD395 Produce composite sheet products PMBPROD295

PMBPROD396 Produce composites using centrifugal casting PMBPROD296

PMBPROD397 Produce composites using moulding compounds PMBPROD297

PMBPROD398 Produce composites using pre-pregs PMBPROD298




PMBPROD430 Trial a new die/tool

PMBPROD431 Trial a new, advanced or complex mould

PMBTECH301 Use materials and process knowledge to solve problems

PMBTECH302 Modify existing compounds

PMBTECH303 Make minor modifications to products

PMBTECH401 Predict polymer properties and characteristics PMBTECH301

PMBTECH402 Set advanced or complex dies PMBPREP304

PMBTECH403 Test fibre-composites materials and laminates

PMBTECH404 Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites

PMBTECH405 Repair damage fibre-composite structures PMBPROD247

PMBTECH406 Diagnose production equipment problems

PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance PMBTECH401 MSMOPS401

PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials MSMOPS401

PMBTECH503 Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment

PMBTECH401

PMBTECH504 Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment

PMBTECH505 Choose polymer materials for an application PMBTECH401

PMBTECH506 Analyse the design of products and tools MEM09002B MSMOPS401

PMBTECH507 Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques MEM09003B

PMBTECH508 Develop a new compound PMBTECH502 PMBTECH505 MEM15001B

PMBTECH509 Modify an existing product

PMBTECH510 Analyse failure on polymeric materials

PMBTECH601 Develop a new product

PMBTECH602 Develop a new die or tool PMBTECH506 MEM09003B

PMBTECH603 Design structural/mechanical polymer components PMBTECH505

PMBWASTE101 Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

PMBWASTE302 Coordinate waste disposal

PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines

PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

PMBWELD303 Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines

PMBWELD304 Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines PMBWELD303

PMBWELD305 Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD306 Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines PMBWELD305

PMBWELD307 Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD309 Weld plastic using extrusion techniques

PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines PMBWELD308

PMBWELD311 Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines PMBWELD307

Imported units of competency

Imported units of competency that are part of PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking qualifications are listed in the table below.

Unit code Unit title Prerequisites

Code Title

FWPCOT2238 Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

LMTGN2008B Coordinate work of team or section



LMTGN5004A Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems

MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly

MEM03006B Set assembly stations Path 1 MEM03001B MEM18001C Path 2 MEM03003B MEM18001C MEM18002B Path 3 MEM03004B MEM18001C

MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing

MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing MEM09002B

MEM11005B Pick and process order

MEM11006B Perform production packaging

MEM11007B Administer inventory procedures

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements

MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

MEM15001B Perform basic statistical quality control

MEM15003B Use improvement processes in team activities MEM16007A

MEM15004B Perform inspection

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information

MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements

MEM30033A Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models MEM30031A

MSL973001 Perform basic tests

MSL974003 Perform chemical tests and procedures

MSL974005 Perform physical tests

MSL974010 Perform mechanical tests

MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

MSMOPS100 Use equipment

MSMOPS101 Make measurements

MSMOPS102 Perform tasks to support production

MSMOPS200 Operate equipment

MSMOPS212 Use organisation computers or data systems

MSMOPS244 Lay out and cut materials

MSMOPS363 Organise on-site work

MSMOPS400 Optimise process/plant area

MSMOPS401 Trial new process or product

MSMOPS601 Design equipment and system modifications

MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER201 Monitor and control work permits

MSMPER205 Enter confined space MSMPER200

MSMPER300 Issue work permits

MSMSUP100 Apply workplace context to own job

MSMSUP101 Clean workplace or equipment



MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace

MSMSUP106 Work in a team

MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes

MSMSUP204 Pack products or materials

MSMSUP205 Transfer loads

MSMSUP210 Process and record information

MSMSUP230 Monitor process operations

MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance

MSMSUP273 Handle goods

MSMSUP280 Manage conflict at work

MSMSUP291 Participate in continuous improvement

MSMSUP292 Sample and test materials and product MSMSUP200

MSMSUP300 Identify and apply process improvements

MSMSUP301 Apply HACCP to the workplace

MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults

MSMSUP309 Maintain and organise workplace records

MSMSUP310 Contribute to the development of workplace documentation

MSMSUP330 Develop and adjust a production schedule

MSMSUP382 Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

MSMSUP383 Facilitate a team

MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools

MSMSUP400 Develop and monitor quality systems

MSMSUP404 Coordinate maintenance

MSMSUP405 Identify problems in fluid power system

MSMSUP406 Identify faults in electronic control

MSMWHS100 Follow WHS procedures

MSMWHS110 Follow emergency response procedures

MSMWHS200 Work safely

MSMWHS205 Control minor incidents

MSMWHS210 Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents

MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres MSMWHS200

MSMWHS300 Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group

MSMWHS400 Contribute to WHS management system

MSMWHS401 Assess risk

MSMWHS601 Develop WHS management system

MSS015002 Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources

MSS402002 Sustain process improvements

MSS402020 Apply quick changeover procedures

MSS402021 Apply Just in Time procedures

MSS402030 Apply cost factors to work practices

MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures

MSS402050 Monitor process capability

MSS402051 Apply quality standards

MSS402060 Use planning software systems in operations

MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis

MSS403002 Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSS403010 Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

MSS403021 Facilitate a Just in Time system

MSS403040 Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

MSS403051 Mistake proof an operational process

MSS404050 Undertake process capability improvements

MSS404052 Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS405020 Develop quick changeover procedures



MSS405021 Develop a Just in Time system

MSS405030 Optimise cost of a product or service

MSS405031 Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements

MSS404052

MSS405050 Determine and improve process capability

MSS405070 Develop sustainable energy practices

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control

TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment

TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402 Assess competence

TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

TLID2010 Operate a forklift

TLID3011 Conduct specialised forklift operations

Mapping of PMB to PMB07 Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package

Detailed mapping and equivalence tables for units and qualifications are provided at Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.



Key work and training requirements in the industry

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package provides a nationally endorsed and industry supported training framework for the polymer processing industry. The polymer processing industry is a downstream industry to the chemical and petrochemical industry, sourcing both the polymer raw materials (polymer manufacture) and many of the additives from the chemical and petrochemical sectors. Other additives, typically fillers, may be sourced from the ground minerals sector of the manufactured mineral products industry. Its products are used directly in virtually all industries and as components in many consumer products (both durables and consumables).

As a whole, the industry employs around 50,000 people, with a turnover of approximately $9,000 million, and adds value to approximately $3,500 million.

The three main sectors within the polymer processing industry are commonly identified as plastics, rubber and cablemaking. However, the industry stakeholders see the industry grouped as follows:

a) Product type, such as:

tyres – manufacture or retreading

conveyor belts – manufacture or repair

cable – electrical power or data cables.

b) Material type, such as:

composites

general rubber

specialist polymers.

c) Process type, such as:

injection moulding or retreading

rotational moulding

extrusion. It should be noted that while these processes are used as sub-sector names (typically for thermoplastic processes) the various processes themselves are used generally across all sub-sectors. The PMB Training Package recognises the convergence and connectivity of skills in its design philosophy which focuses on competencies rather than job roles/sectors. The philosophy recognises that many competencies are common across job roles, sectors and in some cases industries; for example, production support, common processes and common equipment. These units maximise connectivity and transferability. Units of competency are also available for the sector/equipment-specific skills and knowledge in areas such as blow moulding, injection moulding and composites and technical problem solving. Industry and training providers can select and package these units to meet the needs of a specific workplace or the broader needs of a sector. The PMB Training Package provides skills development for the following occupations where skills shortages have been identified:

production process engineers

engineers

plant technicians

plastics fabricators/fitters

production operators.



Regulation and licensing implications

At the time of writing, there are no licensing or other regulatory requirements applicable to the PMB qualifications as a whole. Where regulatory requirements may apply to individual units of competency, this information is provided in the unit. However, these requirements typically differ between jurisdictions and are frequently updated. RTOs should always confirm licensing requirements with the regulator.



Implementation information

Qualifications, occupational outcomes and the AQF

Volume of learning and amount of training

RTOs must ensure that students are enrolled in qualifications that are suitable for the needs of the individual and for industry employers. RTOs must also develop and implement training and assessment strategies that are consistent with the AQF to ensure their delivery meets the requirements of the AQF.

The AQF defines the volume of learning allocated to a qualification, expressed in years. The volume of learning is one of the dimensions that is used to define the complexity of a qualification.

Volume of learning includes all teaching/training, self-directed learning, practice, study, research, workplace learning and assessment activities that would be required for a ‘typical’ student to achieve the learning outcomes. In this context typical means a student who is in full-time study and had no advanced standing or credit in the qualification.

The amount of training, required under the Standards for RTOs 2015, is a subset of the volume of learning. It relates to the activities that the RTO will design, deliver and supervise to ensure the learner can achieve the learning outcomes for a qualification.

Amount of training includes teaching, training and learning activities and assessment activities that are structured/supervised by the RTO whether online, classroom, workplace, self-paced, theoretical or practical.

RTOs must take into account the need to allow students to reflect on and absorb knowledge, to practise the skills in different contexts, and to learn to apply the skills and knowledge in the varied environments of workplaces before being assessed. However, the amount of training should be defined with consideration of factors such as:

the structure and content of the program and whether it is a full qualification

the requirements within the relevant training product

the AQF volume of learning

the learner’s qualifications, skills and experience

mode of delivery and how it affects the training/assessment needed

workplace arrangements.

PMB qualification outcomes and AQF alignment

The PMB qualifications have been developed to align to job roles in the PMB sectors while maintaining the rigour of the AQF qualification types and levels. Qualifications in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package support occupational outcomes ranging from workers below trade-level through trade and technician levels. These align to Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma in the AQF.

The following information highlights this relationship. It provides the AQF qualification type descriptor for each level followed by the description of outcomes of each PMB qualification.

Certificate II AQF qualification type descriptor

Purpose



The Certificate II qualifies individuals to undertake mainly routine work and as a pathway to further learning.

Knowledge

Graduates of a Certificate II will have basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge in a defined area of work and learning.

Skills

Graduates of a Certificate II will have:

cognitive skills to access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sources

cognitive and communication skills to apply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems

technical skills to use a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.

Application of skills and knowledge

Graduates of a Certificate II will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with some accountability for the quality of own outcomes and some responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. Work involves limited autonomy and judgement in the completion of own defined and routine tasks in known and stable contexts and in collaboration with others in a team environment.

Volume of learning

The volume of learning of a Certificate II is typically 0.5-1 year. This equates to 600-1200 hours.

PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing outcomes

The PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing is intended for competent operators who operate production equipment or undertake similar roles to directly produce products.

The operator will be able to operate production equipment within defined specifications and procedures and carry out a range of support functions. The operator will be able to apply technical and procedural knowledge to a defined range of situations and activities.

The operator will be able to solve predictable problems by applying known solutions and will report non-routine problems to appropriate personnel.

Certificate III AQF qualification type descriptor

Purpose

The Certificate III qualifies individuals who apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.

Knowledge

Graduates of a Certificate III will have factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge in an area of work and learning.

Skills

Graduates of a Certificate III will have:

cognitive, technical and communication skills to interpret and act on available information

cognitive and communication skills to apply and communicate known solutions to a variety of predictable problems and to deal with unforeseen contingencies using known solutions



technical and communication skills to provide technical information to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences

technical skills to undertake routine and some non-routine tasks in a range of skilled operations.


Graduates of a Certificate III will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures, and skills to adapt and transfer skills and knowledge within known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints.

Work is in the context of taking responsibility for own outputs in work and learning, including participation in teams and taking limited responsibility for the output of others within established parameters.

Volume of learning

The volume of learning of a Certificate III is typically 1-2 years which equates to 1200- 2400 hours.

PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing outcomes

The PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing is intended for advanced operators who use production equipment to directly produce products.

The operator will be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills to undertake advanced operations and exercise judgement in areas such as start-up and shutdown procedures and quality assurance.

The operator will be able to apply their knowledge to anticipate problems and to solve a range of routine and non-routine problems using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution or do not have a solution recorded in the procedures.

Certificate IV AQF qualification type descriptor

Purpose

The Certificate IV qualifies individuals who apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied contexts to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.

Knowledge

Graduates of a Certificate IV will have broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of work and learning.

Skills

Graduates of a Certificate IV will have:

cognitive skills to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources

cognitive, technical and communication skills to apply and communicate technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems

specialist technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions

communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice in the area of work and learning.


Graduates of a Certificate IV will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to specialised tasks or functions in known or changing contexts with responsibility for own functions and outputs, and may have limited responsibility for organisation and quantity and quality of the output of others within limited parameters.



Volume of learning

The volume of learning of a Certificate IV is typically 0.5-2 years. This equates to 600-2400 hours

PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Processing outcomes

The PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology is intended for senior operators and polymer technicians.

The senior operator/technician may be process-based and directly involved in production or they may be based elsewhere, for example, in a laboratory; although they will typically still have functions on the production floor.

The senior operator/technician will be able to apply specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed operations skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement, such as product and process improvements and trialling.

The senior operator/technician will be able to solve complex problems which require in depth theoretical knowledge combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment.

Diploma AQF qualification type descriptor

Purpose

The Diploma qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning.

Knowledge

Graduates of a Diploma will have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning.

Skills

Graduates of a Diploma will have:

cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources

cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements

specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives

communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge.


Graduates of a Diploma will demonstrate the application of knowledge with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts and skills to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations with personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations and for quantity and quality. Work involves initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well-defined parameters.

Volume of learning

The volume of learning for a Diploma is typically 1-2 years which equates to 1200-2400 hours.



PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology outcomes

The PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology is intended for technologists and similar paraprofessional roles in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors.

The technologist will apply in depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving to analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and to assist in the development of new/modified products. They are not required to be competent to operate production equipment but will understand the principles behind the relevant production and support processes.

The technologist may be largely based in a laboratory or office but may conduct some of their work in or through the shop floor.

Advanced Diploma AQF qualification type descriptor

Purpose

The Advanced Diploma qualifies individuals who apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning.

Knowledge

Graduates of an Advanced Diploma will have specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge with depth within one or more fields of work and learning

Skills

Graduates of an Advanced Diploma will have:

cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources

cognitive and communication skills to transfer knowledge and skills to others and to demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas

cognitive and communication skills to formulate responses to complex problems

wide-ranging specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives.

Application of knowledge and skills

Graduates of an Advanced Diploma will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

with depth in areas of specialisation, in contexts subject to change

with initiative and judgment in planning, design, technical or management functions with some direction

to adapt a range of fundamental principles and complex techniques to known and unknown situations

across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.

Volume of Learning

The volume of learning of an Advanced Diploma is typically 1.5 – 2 years

PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology outcomes

The PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology is intended for advanced technologists, technical experts and those in similar paraprofessional roles in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors.

The advanced technologist will apply significant depth and breadth of theoretical polymer, product and process knowledge to develop new products and tools. The technologist may also have some



supervisory responsibilities. They are not required to be competent to operate production equipment but will understand the principles behind the relevant production and support processes.

The advanced technologist may be largely based in a laboratory or office but may conduct some of their work in or through the shop floor.

Mandatory entry requirements for qualifications

There are no mandatory entry requirements for any of the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications.

Pathways advice

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package Release 1.0 provides a suite of operational/technical qualifications. There are qualifications at Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.

These qualifications can be accessed through traineeship and apprenticeship pathways, or through other pathways that do not involve a contract of training, such as recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Career pathways

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications have been developed to support career pathways for operations personnel with articulation through AQF levels.

There are pathways between qualifications that enable career progression from below trade-level through trade-equivalent and technician levels. Depending on the choice of elective units, some qualifications may fully articulate with a higher level qualification. For example the Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications share three core units. Several series of elective units are also available which allow for articulation in specific processes/equipment between levels. Examples include injection moulding, extrusion and composites.

All qualifications allow for credit transfer, again depending on the electives that have been achieved. For example, the Diploma has only one core unit in common with the Error! Use the Home tab to apply **TPCMS Unit Code to the text that you want to appear here. Certificate IV qualification; and this limits the degree of advanced standing into the Diploma. However, all of the Group A electives in Certificate IV are available as Group B electives in the Diploma. Therefore a person who holds the Error! Use the Home tab to apply **TPCMS Unit Code to the text that you want to appear here. Error! Use the Home tab to apply ** TPCMS Unit Title to the text that you want to appear here. could be granted credit for one core unit and three elective units.

The following chart shows career pathways and an indication of the alignment between occupational roles and qualifications.



Note that should a Certificate I be required, it is available in the MSM Manufacturing Training Package.

Key

Certificate IV

24 units

Certificate III

21 units

Advanced Diploma

21 units

Certificate II

14 units

Diploma

17 units

Direct entry to qualification

Articulates, with advanced standing or credit available

Operate equipment to procedures

Solve routine problems

Advanced operations

Solve non-routine problems

Diagnose equipment problems

Identify and trial improvements

Optimise equipment performance

Develop and trial new compounds

Design new products/processes or equipment modifications

Figure 1: PMB qualifications and career pathways



Access and equity

A learner’s access to the training and assessment process should not be adversely affected by restrictions placed on the location or context of assessment beyond the requirements specified in this Training Package. Training and assessment must be bias-free.

Reasonable adjustments

Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, education providers must make reasonable adjustments for people with disability to the maximum extent that those adjustments do not cause that provider unjustifiable hardship. While ‘reasonable adjustment’ and ‘unjustifiable hardship’ are different concepts and involve different considerations, they both seek to strike a balance between the interests of education providers and the interests of candidates with and without disability. The Disability Standards and guidelines for their implementation can be downloaded at http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767.

An adjustment is any measure or action that a candidate requires because of their disability, and which has the effect of assisting them to access and participate in education and training on the same basis as those without a disability. An adjustment is reasonable if it achieves this purpose while taking into account factors such as the nature of the candidate’s disability, their views, the potential effect of the adjustment on the candidate and others who might be affected, and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

A training provider is also entitled to maintain the academic requirements of a course or program and to consider the requirements or components that are inherent or essential to its nature when assessing whether an adjustment is reasonable. There may be more than one adjustment that is reasonable in a given set of circumstances; education providers are required to make adjustments that are reasonable and that do not cause them unjustifiable hardship.

Adjustments must not diminish the rigour of the unit of competency being assessed.

Foundation Skills

What are Foundation Skills?

Foundation skills are those core or essential skills needed to engage successfully in work and life. The term ‘Foundation Skills’ is currently used to include the five core skills defined in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) as well as the eight Employability Skills which are required for effective performance in the workplace.

Information about the Foundation Skills has been identified for the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package units of competency and qualifications and is provided below.

How are they relevant?

Training providers should use the Foundation Skills information in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications to assist with design of valid and reliable training and assessment strategies and practices. This analysis could include:

reviewing units of competency to locate relevant Employability Skills and determine how they are applied within the unit

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767



analysing the Employability Skills Summary for the AQF qualification level in which the unit or units are packaged to help clarify relevant industry and workplace contexts and the application of Employability Skills in a particular qualification outcome

designing training and assessment to address Employability Skills requirements.

Foundation Skills are deemed essential to successful learning and continuing employment. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of each unit of competency and should not be assessed separately.

ACSF core skills

There are five core skills in the ACSF:

reading

writing

oral communication

numeracy

learning.

The core skills are embedded in the Performance Criteria in the units of competency in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package.

In addition a broad numerical indicator has been identified for each Core Skill for each unit of competency. Note that this is intended as a broad indicator only as it does not reflect the sophistication of the multi-dimensional indicators within the ACSF.

The ACSF core skills numerical indicator table is provided at Appendix 3.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are deemed to be essential for effective performance in the workplace. They apply holistically at the qualification level.

There are eight Employability Skills:

communication

teamwork

problem solving

initiative and enterprise

planning and organising

self-management

learning

technology.

Employability Skills Summaries have been developed for the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications. The summaries are designed to assist trainers and assessors to identify and include important industry application of Employability Skills in training and assessment strategies.

Employability Skills Summaries provide examples of how each skill is applicable to the occupational outcomes covered by the qualification. They contain general information about industry context and are a broad summary of the measurable outcomes of performance in the units of competency in each qualification.

Employability Skills Summaries are not exhaustive lists of qualification requirements nor checklists of performance. See Appendix 4.



Structure of the PMB qualifications

To achieve a PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualification, competence must be achieved in all core units, a minimum number of operational/technical units of appropriate complexity and electives which are selected according to the packaging rules of the qualification.

Core units

Competence must be achieved in the core units. Core units have been selected as being necessary competencies for any operations person in the industry and emphasise safety and environment, both key issues for this industry.

Three core units are common across the Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications. An additional core unit applies and is common to Certificates III and IV.

The core units in the Diploma are common with the Advanced Diploma.

Electives

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications use groups of electives in order to simplify the packaging rules and to ensure that the combination of electives results in a qualification that meets the AQF qualification type requirements.

Group A provides operational/technical electives at the required level for the qualification. The packaging rules specify the minimum number of Group A electives to be achieved in the qualification.

The number of other groups of electives varies between qualifications. However, they all provide a range of electives that are relevant to the primary focus of the qualification. Typically they include selected units from the qualification level below, support competencies and work health and safety (WHS) units. The packaging rules specify the number of electives that can be chosen from each group.

A specified number of units may be selected from other Training Package qualifications and accredited courses according to the specifications in the packaging rules. These units can only replace the electives from the group in which the statement appears. For example, where the statement is listed under Group C units, these ‘free’ electives can replace the Group C units only.

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package qualifications provide flexibility in the choice of electives. The electives should be chosen to meet the needs of the particular learner, learner group and/or enterprise client while ensuring the packaging requirements have been followed.

Operational/technical units of competency should be chosen based on a review of the equipment and processes being used in the job role and the type of responsibilities expected in relation to them. Additional electives can then be chosen to meet the requirements of the job role, for example, in support competencies, WHS, communications and teamwork.

Contextualising units of competency

Units of competency may, and in some cases should, be contextualised to the sub-sector and type of work environment involved. However, contextualisation must only be applied in a manner that maintains the rigour and level of the unit of competency. Contextualisation which changes the elements or performance criteria is not permitted.

Contextualisation is typically acceptable where it:

replaces general directions with organisational specific needs

replaces generic equipment/process names with organisational specific names

replaces general processes/specifications with organisational specific needs.



As a minimum, the contextualised unit should:

maintain the level and rigour

be of a similar breadth, complexity and size

be relevant to the industry sector and the organisation

not reduce the health, safety or environmental requirements

retain the original unit code and title.

Health, safety and environment and the regulatory framework

All operations must comply with work health and safety (WHS) and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time.

All operations must recognise the potentially hazardous nature of the materials, equipment and processes used in the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking sectors.

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package units of competency include adherence to the current ‘regulatory framework’ as an essential operating condition. The regulatory framework includes any and all legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and licensing requirements that apply to the workplace and the products, materials and processes being used.

The wording of this statement is common to many units of competency and does not list the specific regulations to follow. This is because regulations often vary between jurisdictions and are frequently updated. In addition some units can be applied to different contexts which might be subject to different requirements.

It is critical, however, that RTOs ensure that all training, assessment and related workplace activities are conducted within the requirements of the regulatory framework.

In most cases the regulatory framework will define requirements for WHS, environmental protection, testing and quality (often related to safety and environment). The regulatory framework may also relate to areas such as discrimination, privacy, and consumer protection.

The regulatory framework will typically include several of the following:

work health and safety (WHS) legislation, codes of practice and guidance material

major hazard facility (MHF) codes and regulations

environmental regulations and guidelines

other relevant government legislation, regulations and codes

Australian, ISO and other standards

other relevant codes and standards

licence and certification requirements.

Individual units of competency may also outline specific WHS activities/responsibilities but if there appears to be any conflict between performance criteria and explicit regulatory requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

The regulatory framework should be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed. Where workplace policies and procedures do not reflect regulatory requirements the RTO must still ensure that the learner adheres to and is competent in the regulatory requirements.



Skilled trainers and assessors

Trainers and assessors must satisfy the competency requirements that are in place at the time of the training/assessment as set by the VET regulator. RTOs must stay aware of any changes to these requirements and ensure that they comply with them at all times.

Requirements for assessors include the prescribed qualification or skill set, vocational expertise at least to the level being assessed and currency in both assessment and vocational skills. Where an individual does not meet all of these requirements a co-assessment process may be used. ASQA provides the following explanation:

“Under a ‘co-assessment’ arrangement, an industry expert, who holds the relevant vocational competencies and has current industry skills directly relevant to the assessment but does not have the appropriate vocational training and assessor competencies, works alongside an assessor in the assessment process. The judgement about whether competency has been achieved is made by both parties together.”1

In the context of the PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package vocational skills are predominantly technical. PMB defines the following requirements for demonstrating technical skills and currency. Note that any additional requirements set by the VET regulator must also be adhered to.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions.

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.

Mode of delivery

Training and assessment in PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package may be delivered face-to-face, online, through workplace training, using distance learning or a mixture of different modes/blended delivery.

Candidates can be assessed through skills recognition, on the job or off-the-job assessment activities or a combination of these. However, all assessments must comply with:

the Principles of Assessment

the Rules of Evidence

all requirements set out in the unit of competency and assessment requirements.

1 ASQA, Fact Sheet - Using Third party evidence, http://www.asqa.gov.au/publications/fact-sheets.html, accessed May 2015

http://www.asqa.gov.au/publications/fact-sheets.html



Resource and equipment requirements

The resource and equipment requirements for assessing the unit of competency are typically included in each PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package unit of competency. Where specific equipment is not listed in the unit the plant and/or equipment must be determined from the content of the unit and the context of delivery and made available for the assessment.

The RTO must also determine all tools, documents, computers, communications equipment and other items which would normally be used in the performance of the competency in the workplace and make them available for the assessment.

Technical units generally require access to operational, industrial type plant and equipment. This creates a bias towards using workplace evidence and, where appropriate, simulation. See the Simulation section below.

Assessment requirements

The PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package unit of competency assessment requirements summarise essential evidence for an assessment but do not replace the requirements set out in the Elements, Performance Criteria and Range of Conditions in the unit of competency. Assessment methods must be relevant to and comply with the all of the requirements of the unit of competency and associated assessment requirements.

The assessment requirements for PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package units of competency do not define the assessment process and are not assessment tools. The performance and knowledge evidence requirements should be analysed to identify logical/practical groupings that will help in design of assessment methods and assessment tools.

Evidence of knowledge may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).

Workplace assessment

Where assessment occurs in the workplace:

take into account that the person being assessed may have had little experience of structured training and assessment. Carefully explain the process of making judgements against the standards and make the candidate feel as relaxed as possible consistent with the needs of the unit of competency

consult on the assessment process with the parties involved

the assessment should take place over a reasonable length of time so that the candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate work responsibility and contingency management

third-party reports of workplace performance, if available, may be useful; however, the third party must have relevant experience on which to base their report

consider the other staff in the workplace likely to be affected by the process. All staff directly or indirectly involved in the process should be briefed on the factors which will impact on them, such as duration or changes in work routine

ensure that assessment is as compatible as possible with the normal pattern of work and causes minimal disruption. If the process involves candidates being away from their work area for a period of time, then arrangements should be made with their immediate supervisor to cover their duties for that period of time.



Simulation

Simulation may be appropriate where safety/environmental risk, production processes and/or cost factors prevent workplace evidence being generated. This might be the case, for example, where WHS competencies must be achieved prior to performing the work or where operational activities are not performed regularly (e.g. process shutdown).

Where off-the-job assessment is used the RTO must design realistic workplace simulation that covers the range of conditions, challenges and contingencies found in an operational workplace as relevant to the unit being assessed.

Where assessment is occurring out of the workplace, it is important to ensure that:

the assessment takes place in a situation as close as possible to workplace reality

all aspects of competency are assessed

the assessment takes place over a reasonable length of time so that the candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate work responsibility and contingency management

third-party reports of workplace performance, if available, may be useful; however the third party must have relevant experience on which to base their report

documents used in assessment closely reflect workplace reality.

Judgement of competence

Judgement of competence must be based on holistic review of all of the evidence against the unit of competency and assessment requirements. Assessment must meet the Principles of Assessment and the Rules of Evidence.

Implementation and the foundation skills

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. In other words, if an assessment covers all aspects of the unit of competency and assessment requirements the foundation skills will also have been assessed.

Foundation skills should be used to ensure the design and conduct of the assessment is at the correct level for the unit of competency and therefore the learner. For example, a competency with a level 2 indicator for reading skills must not use an assessment activity based on reading complex technical reports or even complex language in the assessment tools.

Dimensions of competency

The design of assessment needs to ensure that the dimensions of competency are covered:

task skills (performance of individual tasks)

task management skills (managing a number of different tasks within the job)

contingency management skills (responding to problems, breakdowns and changes in routine)

job/role environment skills (dealing with the responsibilities and expectations of the workplace).

Additional considerations

Evidence-gathering methods must be gender and culturally inclusive and take into account the language, literacy and numeracy skills of the candidate and requirements of the unit and the workplace.

Assessment design should also consider:

incorporating a range of assessment techniques



integrating the assessment of units related to the performance of ‘whole of work’ tasks, roles or functions

using a holistic approach which combines knowledge, understanding, problem solving, technical skills and applications to new situations into the assessment process

assessing in the workplace (wherever possible), using familiar skills and materials

ensuring that the amount and level of reading and writing is commensurate with what is required to do the job competently

using the language and terms of the job and the workplace

encouraging the candidate to ask questions to clarify instructions

providing clarification of purpose and process of assessment

identifying and addressing any cultural and gender issues that may arise.

The following resources provide advice designing assessment tools:

Guide - Designing assessment tools, ASQA, 2015: http://www.asqa.gov.au/forms.html

A guide to developing training package assessment materials [kit], ANTA, 2001: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f


Disability Standards and guidelines: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767

http://www.asqa.gov.au/forms.html

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f





Links

Useful industry links

http://www.mskills.org.au/info/links

General links

Australian Qualifications Framework: Second edition, January 2013: www.aqf.edu.au/

NCVER VET Information Portal, Training Authorities: www.vetinformationportal.edu.au/TrainingAuthorities

TGA website, training packages: www.training.gov.au

Department of Education and Training: www.education.gov.au

Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA): www.asqa.gov.au

The Australian Apprenticeships site: www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au offers information about traineeships and apprenticeships and includes links to state and territory authorities (STAs) that monitor provision.

The following resources provide advice designing assessment tools:


A guide to developing training package assessment materials [kit], ANTA, 2001: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f


Disability Standards and guidelines: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767

State training authorities

Australian Capital Territory: http://www.det.act.gov.au New South Wales: https://www.dec.nsw.edu.au Northern Territory: http://www.det.nt.gov.au Queensland: http://education.qld.gov.au South Australia: http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au Tasmania: http://www.education.tas.gov.au Victoria: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/Pages/default.aspx Western Australia: http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au

Further advice may be obtained from:


Level 3, 104 Mount Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Telephone: (02) 9955 5500 Fax: (02) 02 9955 8044

PO Box 289 NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059 Web: www.mskills.org.au Email: [email protected]

http://www.mskills.org.au/info/links

http://www.aqf.edu.au/

http://www.vetinformationportal.edu.au/TrainingAuthorities

http://www.training.gov.au/

http://www.education.gov.au/

http://www.asqa.gov.au/

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/


http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f



https://www.dec.nsw.edu.au/

http://www.det.nt.gov.au/

http://education.qld.gov.au/

http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/

http://www.education.tas.gov.au/

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/

http://www.mskills.org.au/

mailto:[email protected]



Appendix 1: Mapping of PMB qualifications to PMB07

PMB qualifications mapped to PMB07

*E: Equivalent N: Not Equivalent

PMB Code and Title PMB07 Code and title Equivalence* Comment



E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package















Appendix 2: Mapping of units of competency

PMB units mapped to PMB07

* E: Equivalent N: Not equivalent

PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence

PMBPROD264C Check recycle wash process Not carried forward

PMBPROD318C Build first stage tyres Not carried forward

PMBPROD327B Produce finished tyres Not carried forward

PMBPROD335C Build second stage tyres Not carried forward

PMBFIN201 Finish products and components

PMBFIN201C Finish products and components

E

PMBFIN202 Fit attachments to products PMBFIN202C Fit attachments to products E

PMBFIN203 Repair product imperfections PMBFIN203C Repair product imperfections E

PMBFIN205 Hand decorate products PMBFIN205C Hand decorate products E

PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand PMBHAN103C Shift materials safely by hand E

PMBHAN208 Store products PMBHAN208C Store products E


PMBPREP201B Prepare moulds for composites production

E


PMBPREP205C Assemble materials and equipment for production

E

PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae PMBPREP206C Prepare materials to formulae

E


PMBPREP301C Set up and prepare for production

E


PMBPREP303C Set up equipment for continuous operation

E

PMBPREP304 Set a die PMBPREP304C Set a die E

PMBPREP305 Change extrusion die and setup PMBPREP305B Change extrusion die and setup

E

PMBPROD206 Operate ancillary equipment PMBPROD206B Operate ancillary equipment

E

PMBPROD207 Operate calender PMBPROD207B Operate calender E


PMBPROD209C Operate cable winding equipment

E


PMBPROD210B Operate injection moulding equipment

E


PMBPROD211B Operate blow moulding equipment

E


PMBPROD212B Operate thermoforming equipment

E

PMBPROD213 Operate extruders PMBPROD213B Operate extruders E

PMBPROD216 Operate blown film equipment PMBPROD216B Operate blown film equipment

E

PMBPROD217 Operate printing equipment PMBPROD217B Operate printing equipment E


PMBPROD221B Operate rotational moulding equipment

E


PMBPROD229B Operate polystyrene shape moulding

E


PMBPROD233B Operate film conversion equipment

E





PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations

E


PMBPROD236C Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes

E

PMBPROD237 Splice cables PMBPROD237C Splice cables E

PMBPROD238 Perform creel rack operations PMBPROD238A Perform creel rack operations

E

PMBPROD239 Build reinforced conveyor belts PMBPROD239A Build reinforced conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD240 Cut materials PMBPROD240C Cut materials E

PMBPROD241 Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys

PMBPROD241C Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys

E

PMBPROD242 Bond polymers to surfaces PMBPROD242A Bond polymers to surfaces E

PMBPROD245 Fabricate materials PMBPROD245C Fabricate materials E

PMBPROD246 Hand mix materials PMBPROD246C Hand mix materials E

PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites PMBPROD247C Hand lay up composites E

PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating PMBPROD248C Prepare surfaces for coating E

PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings PMBPROD249B Apply liquid surface coatings

E


PMBPROD251B Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish

E


PMBPROD252C Operate compounding equipment

E

PMBPROD253 Operate an internal mill blender PMBPROD253C Operate an internal mill blender

E

PMBPROD254 Operate an open mill blender PMBPROD254C Operate an open mill blender

E

PMBPROD255 Operate mixing equipment PMBPROD255C Operate mixing equipment E

PMBPROD259 Operate granulating equipment PMBPROD259C Operate granulating equipment

E


PMBPROD261B Operate continuous vulcanising equipment

E

PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment

E


PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment

E


PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment

E


PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading

E

PMBPROD267 Operate steel cutting equipment

PMBPROD267B Operate steel cutting equipment

E

PMBPROD268 Operate bead coiling equipment

PMBPROD268B Operate bead coiling equipment

E


PMBPROD270B Operate injection blow moulding equipment

E


PMBPROD280B Operate resin-glass depositor equipment

E

PMBPROD281 Finish composite products PMBPROD281B Finish composite products E

PMBPROD282 Assemble mould PMBPROD282B Assemble mould E

PMBPROD283 Demould product PMBPROD283B Demould product E


PMBPROD284B Operate open flame moulding equipment

E





PMBPROD285A Operate computer controlled equipment

E

PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials PMBPROD287B Weld plastics materials E


PMBPROD290B Operate filament winding equipment

E


PMBPROD291B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment

E

PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion equipment

E


PMBPROD293B Operate vacuum bagging equipment

E


PMBPROD294B Operate resin transfer moulding equipment

E


PMBPROD295B Operate composite sheeting equipment

E


PMBPROD296B Operate centrifugal casting equipment

E


PMBPROD297B Operate equipment using moulding compounds

E


PMBPROD298B Operate equipment using pre-preg material

E

PMBPROD300 Produce products PMBPROD300B Produce products E

PMBPROD301 Draw wire PMBPROD301C Draw wire E

PMBPROD302 Bunch and strand wire PMBPROD302C Bunch and strand wire E

PMBPROD303 Lay up and tape cables PMBPROD303C Lay up and tape cables E

PMBPROD304 Wind products onto drums PMBPROD304C Wind products onto drums E

PMBPROD305 Colour optical fibre PMBPROD305C Colour optical fibre E


PMBPROD306B Prepare and start equipment for production

E

PMBPROD307 Produce calendered products PMBPROD307C Produce calendered products

E

PMBPROD308 Take a machine out of production

PMBPROD308B Take a machine out of production

E

PMBPROD309 Produce electroplated products PMBPROD309C Produce electroplated products

E

PMBPROD310 Produce injection moulded products

PMBPROD310C Produce injection moulded products

E

PMBPROD311 Produce blow moulded products

PMBPROD311C Produce blow moulded products

E

PMBPROD312 Produce continuous thermoforming products

PMBPROD312C Produce continuous thermoforming products

E

PMBPROD313 Produce extruded products PMBPROD313C Produce extruded products E


PMBPROD314C Produce compression moulded products

E

PMBPROD315 Produce polyurethane foam PMBPROD315C Produce polyurethane foam E

PMBPROD316 Produce blown film PMBPROD316C Produce blown film E

PMBPROD317 Print and decorate rigid products

PMBPROD317C Print and decorate rigid products

E

PMBPROD319 Build up rollers PMBPROD319C Build up rollers E

PMBPROD320 Produce foam injected mouldings

PMBPROD320C Produce foam injected mouldings

E

PMBPROD321 Produce rotational moulded products

PMBPROD321B Produce rotational moulded products

E

PMBPROD323 Produce powder coated products


E

PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading E




PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads E

PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres E


PMBPROD328C Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products

E

PMBPROD329 Produce polystyrene shape moulded products

PMBPROD329C Produce polystyrene shape moulded products

E


PMBPROD330A Make moulds for formed products

E


PMBPROD331C Produce printed and decorated film

E

PMBPROD332 Produce thermally bent products

PMBPROD332C Produce thermally bent products

E

PMBPROD333 Convert plastic film PMBPROD333B Convert plastic film E


PMBPROD334A Produce products using twin screw extruders

E

PMBPROD336 Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres PMBPROD336A Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres

E


PMBPROD337A Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair

E

PMBPROD338 Repair heavy off-the-road tyres PMBPROD338A Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

E

PMBPROD339 Produce reinforced conveyor belts

PMBPROD339A Produce reinforced conveyor belts

E


PMBPROD340A Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

E


PMBPROD341A Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs

E

PMBPROD343 Shut down plant area PMBPROD343C Shut down plant area E

PMBPROD347 Produce composites using hand lamination

PMBPROD347B Produce composites using hand lamination

E

PMBPROD349 Produce liquid surface coated products

PMBPROD349B Produce liquid surface coated products

E

PMBPROD352 Produce compounded materials PMBPROD352A Produce compounded materials

E

PMBPROD353 Compound materials using an internal mill blender

PMBPROD353B Compound materials using an internal mill

E

PMBPROD354 Compound materials using an open mill blender

PMBPROD354B Compound materials using an open mill blender

E

PMBPROD355 Make pattern/plug for composites moulds

PMBPROD355B Make pattern/plug for composites moulds

E

PMBPROD356 Construct moulds for composite products

PMBPROD356C Construct moulds for composite products

E

PMBPROD357 Construct jigs and fixtures PMBPROD357C Construct jigs and fixtures E

PMBPROD358 Develop patterns PMBPROD358C Develop patterns E

PMBPROD360 Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products

PMBPROD360B Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products

E

PMBPROD362 Produce gravity cast polyurethane products

PMBPROD362B Produce gravity cast polyurethane products

E


PMBPROD367B Remove and replace conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD368 Repair conveyor belt carcass PMBPROD368B Repair conveyor belt carcass

E

PMBPROD369 Repair conveyor belt covers PMBPROD369B Repair conveyor belt covers E

PMBPROD370 Produce injection blow moulded products

PMBPROD370B Produce injection blow moulded products

E




PMBPROD372 Produce fibre optic preforms PMBPROD372B Produce fibre optic performs

E

PMBPROD373 Draw optical fibre PMBPROD373B Draw optical fibre E


PMBPROD375B Vulcanise products using an autoclave

E

PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts PMBPROD376A Splice steel cord conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD377 Splice fabric ply conveyor belts PMBPROD377A Splice fabric ply conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD378 Splice solid woven conveyor belts

PMBPROD378A Splice solid woven conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD380 Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor

PMBPROD380B Produce composites using chopper

E

PMBPROD384 Operate multi-axis router PMBPROD384A Operate multi-axis router E


PMBPROD385A Program computer controlled equipment

E

PMBPROD387 Produce welded plastics materials

PMBPROD387B Produce welded plastics materials

E

PMBPROD390 Produce composites using filament winding

PMBPROD390B Produce composites using filament winding

E

PMBPROD391 Produce composites using resin infusion

PMBPROD391B Produce composites using resin infusion

E

PMBPROD392 Produce composites using pultrusion

PMBPROD392B Produce composites using pultrusion

E

PMBPROD393 Produce composites using vacuum bagging

PMBPROD393B Produce composites using vacuum bagging

E

PMBPROD394 Produce composites using resin transfer moulding

PMBPROD394B Produce composites using resin transfer

E

PMBPROD395 Produce composite sheet products

PMBPROD395B Produce composite sheet products

E

PMBPROD396 Produce composites using centrifugal casting

PMBPROD396B Produce composites using centrifugal casting

E

PMBPROD397 Produce composites using moulding compounds

PMBPROD397B Produce composites using moulding compounds

E

PMBPROD398 Produce composites using pre-pregs

PMBPROD398B Produce composites using pre-pregs

E

PMBPROD430 Trial a new die/tool PMBPROD430B Trial a new die/tool E


PMBPROD431B Trial a new, advanced or complex mould

E

PMBTECH301 Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

PMBTECH301B Use material and process knowledge to solve problems

E

PMBTECH302 Modify existing compounds PMBTECH302A Modify existing compounds E


PMBTECH303A Make minor modifications to products

E

PMBTECH401 Predict polymer properties and characteristics

PMBTECH401B Predict polymer properties and characteristics

E

PMBTECH402 Set advanced or complex dies PMBTECH402B Set advanced or complex dies

E


PMBTECH403B Test fibre-composites materials and laminates

E


PMBTECH404B Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites

E

PMBTECH405 Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

PMBTECH405B Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

E





PMBTECH406A Diagnose production equipment problems

E

PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance

PMBTECH501B Analyse equipment performance

E

PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials

PMBTECH502B Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials

E


PMBTECH503B Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment

E


PMBTECH504B Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment

E

PMBTECH505 Choose polymer materials for an application

PMBTECH505B Choose polymer materials for an application

E

PMBTECH506 Analyse the design of products and tools

PMBTECH506B Analyse the design of products and tools

E

PMBTECH507 Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques

PMBTECH507B Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques

E

PMBTECH508 Develop a new compound PMBTECH508A Develop a new compound E

PMBTECH509 Modify an existing product PMBTECH509A Modify an existing product E

PMBTECH510 Analyse failure in polymeric materials

PMBTECH510A Analyse failure in polymeric materials

E

PMBTECH601 Develop a new product PMBTECH601B Develop a new product E

PMBTECH602 Develop a new die or tool PMBTECH602B Develop a new die or tool E

PMBTECH603 Design structural/mechanical polymer components

PMBTECH603B Design structural/mechanical polymer components

E

PMBWASTE101

Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

PMBWASTE101C Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

E

PMBWASTE302

Coordinate waste disposal PMBWASTE302C Coordinate waste disposal E


PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines

E


PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

E


PMBWELD303B Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines

E

PMBWELD304 Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines

PMBWELD304B Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines

E


PMBWELD305B Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

E

PMBWELD306 Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD306B Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

E


PMBWELD307B Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines

E


PMBWELD308B Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines

E


PMBWELD309B Weld plastic using extrusion techniques

E

PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD310B Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines

E

PMBWELD311 Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD311B Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines

E



PMB07 Units mapped to PMB

PMB07 PMB Code PMB Title Equivalence*

PMBFIN201C Finish products and components

PMBFIN201 Finish products and components E

PMBFIN202C Fit attachments to products PMBFIN202 Fit attachments to products E

PMBFIN203C Repair product imperfections

PMBFIN203 Repair product imperfections E

PMBFIN205C Hand decorate products PMBFIN205 Hand decorate products E

PMBHAN103C Shift materials safely by hand

PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand E

PMBHAN208C Store products PMBHAN208 Store products E

PMBPREP201B Prepare moulds for composites production


E

PMBPREP205C Assemble materials and equipment for production


E

PMBPREP206C Prepare materials to formulae

PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae E

PMBPREP301C Set up and prepare for production


E

PMBPREP303C Set up equipment for continuous operation


E

PMBPREP304C Set a die PMBPREP304 Set a die E

PMBPREP305B Change extrusion die and setup

PMBPREP305 Change extrusion die and setup E

PMBPROD206B Operate ancillary equipment

PMBPROD206 Operate ancillary equipment E

PMBPROD207B Operate calender PMBPROD207 Operate calender E

PMBPROD209C Operate cable winding equipment


E

PMBPROD210B Operate injection moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD211B Operate blow moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD212B Operate thermoforming equipment


E

PMBPROD213B Operate extruders PMBPROD213 Operate extruders E

PMBPROD216B Operate blown film equipment

PMBPROD216 Operate blown film equipment E

PMBPROD217B Operate printing equipment

PMBPROD217 Operate printing equipment E

PMBPROD221B Operate rotational moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD229B Operate polystyrene shape moulding


E

PMBPROD233B Operate film conversion equipment


E

PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations


E

PMBPROD236C Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes


E

PMBPROD237C Splice cables PMBPROD237 Splice cables E

PMBPROD238A Perform creel rack operations

PMBPROD238 Perform creel rack operations E




PMBPROD239A Build reinforced conveyor belts

PMBPROD239 Build reinforced conveyor belts E

PMBPROD240C Cut materials PMBPROD240 Cut materials E

PMBPROD241C Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys

PMBPROD241 Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys E

PMBPROD242A Bond polymers to surfaces

PMBPROD242 Bond polymers to surfaces E

PMBPROD245C Fabricate materials PMBPROD245 Fabricate materials E

PMBPROD246C Hand mix materials PMBPROD246 Hand mix materials E

PMBPROD247C Hand lay up composites PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites E

PMBPROD248C Prepare surfaces for coating

PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating E

PMBPROD249B Apply liquid surface coatings

PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings E

PMBPROD251B Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish


E

PMBPROD252C Operate compounding equipment


E

PMBPROD253C Operate an internal mill blender

PMBPROD253 Operate an internal mill blender E

PMBPROD254C Operate an open mill blender

PMBPROD254 Operate an open mill blender E

PMBPROD255C Operate mixing equipment

PMBPROD255 Operate mixing equipment E

PMBPROD259C Operate granulating equipment

PMBPROD259 Operate granulating equipment E

PMBPROD261B Operate continuous vulcanising equipment


E

PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment

PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment E

PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment


E

PMBPROD264C Check recycle wash process

Not carried forward

PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment


E

PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading


E

PMBPROD267B Operate steel cutting equipment

PMBPROD267 Operate steel cutting equipment E

PMBPROD268B Operate bead coiling equipment

PMBPROD268 Operate bead coiling equipment E

PMBPROD270B Operate injection blow moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD280B Operate resin-glass depositor equipment


E

PMBPROD281B Finish composite products PMBPROD281 Finish composite products E

PMBPROD282B Assemble mould PMBPROD282 Assemble mould E

PMBPROD283B Demould product PMBPROD283 Demould product E

PMBPROD284B Operate open flame moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD285A Operate computer controlled equipment


E

PMBPROD287B Weld plastics materials PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials E




PMBPROD290B Operate filament winding equipment


E

PMBPROD291B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion equipment

PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment E

PMBPROD293B Operate vacuum bagging equipment


E

PMBPROD294B Operate resin transfer moulding equipment


E

PMBPROD295B Operate composite sheeting equipment


E

PMBPROD296B Operate centrifugal casting equipment


E

PMBPROD297B Operate equipment using moulding compounds


E

PMBPROD298B Operate equipment using pre-preg material


E

PMBPROD300B Produce products PMBPROD300 Produce products E

PMBPROD301C Draw wire PMBPROD301 Draw wire E

PMBPROD302C Bunch and strand wire PMBPROD302 Bunch and strand wire E

PMBPROD303C Lay up and tape cables PMBPROD303 Lay up and tape cables E

PMBPROD304C Wind products onto drums

PMBPROD304 Wind products onto drums E

PMBPROD305C Colour optical fibre PMBPROD305 Colour optical fibre E

PMBPROD306B Prepare and start equipment for production


E

PMBPROD307C Produce calendered products

PMBPROD307 Produce calendered products E

PMBPROD308B Take a machine out of production

PMBPROD308 Take a machine out of production E

PMBPROD309C Produce electroplated products

PMBPROD309 Produce electroplated products E

PMBPROD310C Produce injection moulded products

PMBPROD310 Produce injection moulded products

E

PMBPROD311C Produce blow moulded products

PMBPROD311 Produce blow moulded products E

PMBPROD312C Produce continuous thermoforming products

PMBPROD312 Produce continuous thermoforming products

E

PMBPROD313C Produce extruded products

PMBPROD313 Produce extruded products E

PMBPROD314C Produce compression moulded products


E

PMBPROD315C Produce polyurethane foam

PMBPROD315 Produce polyurethane foam E

PMBPROD316C Produce blown film PMBPROD316 Produce blown film E

PMBPROD317C Print and decorate rigid products

PMBPROD317 Print and decorate rigid products E

PMBPROD318C Build first stage tyres Not carried forward

PMBPROD319C Build up rollers PMBPROD319 Build up rollers E

PMBPROD320C Produce foam injected mouldings

PMBPROD320 Produce foam injected mouldings E


PMBPROD321 Produce rotational moulded products

E





PMBPROD323 Produce powder coated products E

PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading

PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading E

PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads E

PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres E

PMBPROD327B Produce finished tyres Not carried forward

PMBPROD328C Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products


E

PMBPROD329C Produce polystyrene shape moulded products

PMBPROD329 Produce polystyrene shape moulded products

E

PMBPROD330A Make moulds for formed products


E

PMBPROD331C Produce printed and decorated film


E

PMBPROD332C Produce thermally bent products

PMBPROD332 Produce thermally bent products E

PMBPROD333B Convert plastic film PMBPROD333 Convert plastic film E

PMBPROD334A Produce products using twin screw extruders


E

PMBPROD335C Build second stage tyres Not carried forward

PMBPROD336A Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres

PMBPROD336 Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres E

PMBPROD337A Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair


E

PMBPROD338A Repair heavy off-the-road tyres

PMBPROD338 Repair heavy off-the-road tyres E

PMBPROD339A Produce reinforced conveyor belts

PMBPROD339 Produce reinforced conveyor belts

E

PMBPROD340A Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs


E

PMBPROD341A Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs


E

PMBPROD343C Shut down plant area PMBPROD343 Shut down plant area E

PMBPROD347B Produce composites using hand lamination

PMBPROD347 Produce composites using hand lamination

E

PMBPROD349B Produce liquid surface coated products

PMBPROD349 Produce liquid surface coated products

E

PMBPROD352A Produce compounded materials

PMBPROD352 Produce compounded materials E

PMBPROD353B Compound materials using an internal mill


E

PMBPROD354B Compound materials using an open mill blender


E

PMBPROD355B Make pattern/plug for composites moulds

PMBPROD355 Make pattern/plug for composites moulds

E

PMBPROD356C Construct moulds for composite products

PMBPROD356 Construct moulds for composite products

E

PMBPROD357C Construct jigs and fixtures PMBPROD357 Construct jigs and fixtures E

PMBPROD358C Develop patterns PMBPROD358 Develop patterns E

PMBPROD360B Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products


E




PMBPROD362B Produce gravity cast polyurethane products

PMBPROD362 Produce gravity cast polyurethane products

E

PMBPROD367B Remove and replace conveyor belts


E

PMBPROD368B Repair conveyor belt carcass

PMBPROD368 Repair conveyor belt carcass E

PMBPROD369B Repair conveyor belt covers

PMBPROD369 Repair conveyor belt covers E

PMBPROD370B Produce injection blow moulded products

PMBPROD370 Produce injection blow moulded products

E

PMBPROD372B Produce fibre optic performs

PMBPROD372 Produce fibre optic preforms E

PMBPROD373B Draw optical fibre PMBPROD373 Draw optical fibre E

PMBPROD375B Vulcanise products using an autoclave


E

PMBPROD376A Splice steel cord conveyor belts

PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts E

PMBPROD377A Splice fabric ply conveyor belts

PMBPROD377 Splice fabric ply conveyor belts E

PMBPROD378A Splice solid woven conveyor belts

PMBPROD378 Splice solid woven conveyor belts E

PMBPROD380B Produce composites using chopper


E

PMBPROD384A Operate multi-axis router PMBPROD384 Operate multi-axis router E

PMBPROD385A Program computer controlled equipment


E

PMBPROD387B Produce welded plastics materials

PMBPROD387 Produce welded plastics materials

E

PMBPROD390B Produce composites using filament winding

PMBPROD390 Produce composites using filament winding

E

PMBPROD391B Produce composites using resin infusion

PMBPROD391 Produce composites using resin infusion

E

PMBPROD392B Produce composites using pultrusion

PMBPROD392 Produce composites using pultrusion

E

PMBPROD393B Produce composites using vacuum bagging

PMBPROD393 Produce composites using vacuum bagging

E

PMBPROD394B Produce composites using resin transfer


E

PMBPROD395B Produce composite sheet products

PMBPROD395 Produce composite sheet products

E

PMBPROD396B Produce composites using centrifugal casting

PMBPROD396 Produce composites using centrifugal casting

E

PMBPROD397B Produce composites using moulding compounds


E

PMBPROD398B Produce composites using pre-pregs

PMBPROD398 Produce composites using pre-pregs

E

PMBPROD430B Trial a new die/tool PMBPROD430 Trial a new die/tool E

PMBPROD431B Trial a new, advanced or complex mould


E

PMBTECH301B Use material and process knowledge to solve problems


E

PMBTECH302A Modify existing compounds

PMBTECH302 Modify existing compounds E

PMBTECH303A Make minor modifications to products


E




PMBTECH401B Predict polymer properties and characteristics

PMBTECH401 Predict polymer properties and characteristics

E

PMBTECH402B Set advanced or complex dies

PMBTECH402 Set advanced or complex dies E

PMBTECH403B Test fibre-composites materials and laminates


E

PMBTECH404B Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites


E

PMBTECH405B Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

PMBTECH405 Repair damaged fibre-composites structures

E

PMBTECH406A Diagnose production equipment problems


E

PMBTECH501B Analyse equipment performance

PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance E

PMBTECH502B Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials


E

PMBTECH503B Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment


E



E

PMBTECH505B Choose polymer materials for an application

PMBTECH505 Choose polymer materials for an application

E

PMBTECH506B Analyse the design of products and tools

PMBTECH506 Analyse the design of products and tools

E

PMBTECH507B Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques

PMBTECH507 Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques

E

PMBTECH508A Develop a new compound PMBTECH508 Develop a new compound E

PMBTECH509A Modify an existing product PMBTECH509 Modify an existing product E

PMBTECH510A Analyse failure in polymeric materials

PMBTECH510 Analyse failure in polymeric materials

E

PMBTECH601B Develop a new product PMBTECH601 Develop a new product E

PMBTECH602B Develop a new die or tool PMBTECH602 Develop a new die or tool E

PMBTECH603B Design structural/mechanical polymer components


E

PMBWASTE101C Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

PMBWASTE101

Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

E

PMBWASTE302C Coordinate waste disposal

PMBWASTE302

Coordinate waste disposal E

PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines


E

PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines


E

PMBWELD303B Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines


E

PMBWELD304B Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines


E

PMBWELD305B Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines


E

PMBWELD306B Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD306 Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines

E

PMBWELD307B Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines


E




PMBWELD308B Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines


E

PMBWELD309B Weld plastic using extrusion techniques


E

PMBWELD310B Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines

PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines

E

PMBWELD311B Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines


E



Appendix 3: ACSF Core skills numerical indicator

The core skills of the ACSF are:

learning (L)

reading (R)

writing (W)

oral communication (OC) and

numeracy (N).

A broad numerical indicator has been identified for each core skill for each unit of competency. Note that this is intended as a broad indicator only as it does not reflect the sophistication of the multi-dimensional indicators within the ACSF.

Unit code Unit title L R W OC N

PMBFIN201 Finish products and components 1 2 2 2 2

PMBFIN202 Fit attachments to products 2 2 2 2 2

PMBFIN203 Repair product imperfections 2 2 2 2 2

PMBFIN205 Hand decorate products 2 2 2 2 2

PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand 2 2 2 2 2

PMBHAN208 Store products 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composites production 2 2 2 2 -


2 2 2 2 2

PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPREP303 Set up equipment for continuous operation 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPREP304 Set a die 3 2 2 2 2

PMBPREP305 Change extrusion die and setup 3 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD206 Operate ancillary equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD207 Operate calender 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD209 Operate cable winding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD210 Operate injection moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD211 Operate blow moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD212 Operate thermoforming equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD213 Operate extruders 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD216 Operate blown film equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD217 Operate printing equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD221 Operate rotational moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2


2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD233 Operate film conversion equipment 2 2 2 2 2


2 2 2 2 2


2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD237 Splice cables 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD238 Perform creel rack operations 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD239 Build reinforced conveyor belts 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD240 Cut materials 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD241 Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD242 Bond polymers to surfaces 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD245 Fabricate materials 2 2 2 2 2




PMBPROD246 Hand mix materials 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD247 Hand lay up composites 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD251 Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD252 Operate compounding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD253 Operate an internal mill blender 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD254 Operate an open mill blender 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD255 Operate mixing equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD259 Operate granulating equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD261 Operate continuous vulcanising equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD267 Operate steel cutting equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD268 Operate bead coiling equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD270 Operate injection blow moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD280 Operate resin-glass depositor equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD281 Finish composite products 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD282 Assemble mould 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD283 Demould product 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD284 Operate open flame moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD285 Operate computer controlled equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD290 Operate filament winding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD291 Operate resin infusion moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD293 Operate vacuum bagging equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD294 Operate resin transfer moulding equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD295 Operate composite sheeting equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD296 Operate centrifugal casting equipment 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD297 Operate equipment using moulding compounds 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD298 Operate equipment using pre-preg material 2 2 2 2 2

PMBPROD300 Produce products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD301 Draw wire 3 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD302 Bunch and strand wire 3 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD303 Lay up and tape cables 3 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD304 Wind products onto drums 3 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD305 Colour optical fibre 3 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD306 Prepare and start equipment for production 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD307 Produce calendered products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD308 Take a machine out of production 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD309 Produce electroplated products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD310 Produce injection moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD311 Produce blow moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD312 Produce continuous thermoforming products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD313 Produce extruded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD314 Produce compression moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD315 Produce polyurethane foam 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD316 Produce blown film 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD317 Print and decorate rigid products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD319 Build up rollers 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD320 Produce foam injected mouldings 3 3 2 3 3




PMBPROD321 Produce rotational moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD323 Produce powder coated products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading 2 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads 2 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres 2 2 2 3 2

PMBPROD328 Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD329 Produce polystyrene shape moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD330 Make moulds for formed products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD331 Produce printed and decorated film 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD332 Produce thermally bent products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD333 Convert plastic film 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD334 Produce products using twin screw extruders 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD336 Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD337 Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD338 Repair heavy off-the-road tyres 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD339 Produce reinforced conveyor belts 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD340 Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD341 Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD343 Shut down plant area 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD347 Produce composites using hand lamination 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD349 Produce liquid surface coated products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD352 Produce compounded materials 3 3 2 3 3


3 3 2 3 3


3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD355 Make pattern/plug for composites moulds 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD356 Construct moulds for composite products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD357 Construct jigs and fixtures 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD358 Develop patterns 3 3 2 3 3


3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD362 Produce gravity cast polyurethane products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD367 Remove and replace conveyor belts 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD368 Repair conveyor belt carcass 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD369 Repair conveyor belt covers 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD370 Produce injection blow moulded products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD372 Produce fibre optic preforms 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD373 Draw optical fibre 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD375 Vulcanise products using an autoclave 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD376 Splice steel cord conveyor belts 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD377 Splice fabric ply conveyor belts 3 3 2 3 2

PMBPROD378 Splice solid woven conveyor belts 3 3 2 3 2


3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD384 Operate multi-axis router 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD385 Program computer controlled equipment 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD387 Produce welded plastics materials 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD390 Produce composites using filament winding 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD391 Produce composites using resin infusion 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD392 Produce composites using pultrusion 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD393 Produce composites using vacuum bagging 3 3 2 3 3


3 3 2 3 3




PMBPROD395 Produce composite sheet products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD396 Produce composites using centrifugal casting 3 3 2 3 3


3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD398 Produce composites using pre-pregs 3 3 2 3 3

PMBPROD430 Trial a new die/tool 4 3 3 3 4

PMBPROD431 Trial a new, advanced or complex mould 4 3 3 3 4


3 3 3 3 3

PMBTECH302 Modify existing compounds 3 3 3 3 3

PMBTECH303 Make minor modifications to products 3 3 2 3 3

PMBTECH402 Set advanced or complex dies 3 3 2 3 4

PMBTECH403 Test fibre-composites materials and laminates 4 3 3 3 4


3 3 2 3 3

PMBTECH405 Repair damaged fibre-composites structures 3 3 2 3 3

PMBTECH406 Diagnose production equipment problems 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance 4 3 3 4 4


4 3 3 4 4


4 3 3 4 4


4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH505 Choose polymer materials for an application 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH506 Analyse the design of products and tools 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH507 Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques

4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH508 Develop a new compound 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH509 Modify an existing product 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH510 Analyse failure in polymeric materials 4 3 3 4 4

PMBTECH601 Develop a new product 4 4 3 4 4

PMBTECH602 Develop a new die or tool 4 4 3 4 4


4 4 3 4 4

PMBTECH401 Predict polymer properties and characteristics 4 3 3 4 4


4 3 3 4 4


3 3 3 4 4


4 4 3 3 4

PMBWASTE101 Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal 2 2 2 2 2

PMBWASTE302 Coordinate waste disposal 3 2 2 2 2

PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines 3 3 2 2 3

PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines 3 3 2 2 2


3 3 2 2 2


3 3 2 2 2

PMBWELD305 Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2

PMBWELD306 Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2


3 3 2 2 2

PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2




PMBWELD309 Weld plastic using extrusion techniques 3 3 2 2 2

PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2


3 3 2 2 2



Appendix 4: Employability Skills summaries

An Employability Skills Summary for each qualification is provided below. Summaries are designed to assist trainers and assessors to identify and include important industry application of Employability Skills in training and assessment strategies.

Employability Skills Summaries provide examples of how each skill is applicable to the occupational outcomes covered by the qualification.

Employability Skills Summaries contain general information about industry context which is further explained as measurable outcomes of performance in the units of competency in each qualification.

The detail in each Employability Skills Summary will vary depending on the range of occupational outcomes covered by the qualification in question.

Employability Skills Summaries are not exhaustive lists of qualification requirements or checklists of performance (which are separate assessment tools that should be designed by trainers and assessors after analysis at the unit level).

Employability Skills Summaries contain information that may also assist in building candidates' understanding of industry and workplace expectations.


PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing employability skills summary

Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication complete logs, reports and plant documentation

access and interpret production plans and information

provide appropriate workplace and technical information

give and follow routine instructions

provide written and oral reports Teamwork work as part of a team

identify and describe own role and role of others

identify own role and responsibility within a team

Problem solving recognise known faults that occur during the operation

identify and take action on causes of routine faults

identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action

respond to routine problems

Initiative and enterprise suggest improvements

make adjustments to improve equipment performance

determine problems needing action

report problems outside area of responsibility

raise questions regarding requirements and expectations

distinguish between causes of faults

identify product out-of-specification

safely shut down equipment in abnormal circumstances

Planning and organising plan own work

achieve production targets

identify production targets

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control methods



PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing employability skills summary


Self-management identify work requirements

plan own work requirements from production requests

operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards

select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

identify task outcomes and work role

Learning ask questions to gain information

seek clarification

participate in improvement procedures

Technology check process is operating within required limits

monitor equipment operation

monitor operation of processes

use appropriate instruments

use power tools and electrical systems

monitor and adjust machine functions

use forklift controls, instruments and indicators




PMB32016 Certificate III in Polymer Processing employability skills summary


Communication complete logs and reports

use technical information and manufacturer information

collect, analyse and organise information

communicate ideas and information

use workplace documentation effectively

maintain workplace records

Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others

work within a team

resolve conflicts between team members

apply teamwork strategies

Problem solving recognise a problem or a potential problem

determine problems needing priority action

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes

seek information and assistance, as required, to solve problems

solve problems within area of responsibility

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

identify and isolate faults in equipment

use a range of formal problem-solving techniques

Initiative and enterprise identify the most appropriate equipment


anticipate the impact of the process on the product


recommend required action

report problems outside area of responsibility

distinguish between causes of faults

Planning and organising plan own work requirements

plan scope of equipment checks

plan and organise activities

identify tasks to achieve team goals

organise allocation of tasks

monitor completion of allocated tasks

develop and adjust a production schedule

Self-management plan own work requirements from production requests

operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards


plan to ensure effective production

apply workplace procedures

identify, document and monitor resource requirements

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

Learning ask questions to gain information

identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding


participate in development of continuous improvement strategies



PMB32016 Certificate III in Polymer Processing employability skills summary


Technology operate and adjust processes

start up and shut down equipment

set up equipment

monitor product/process quality

maintain function and operating principles of equipment and machine components

maintain workplace records




PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology employability skills summary


Communication complete logs and reports

document and record information

identify and maintain documentation

consult with key personnel

develop system for communicating

maintain document control system

record and report test results

Teamwork work as part of a team


contribute to development of team work plans

provide support to others in the work area

undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members

Problem solving recognise and diagnose problems

implement appropriate corrective action

rectify equipment and quality problems

diagnose production equipment problems

apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes

check performance of equipment and make approved adjustments

make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity

use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Initiative and enterprise develop policies




suggest options for improvement

recommend corrective and/or optimisation actions

monitor and adjust schedules in response to operational variations

Planning and organising plan work

organise materials, consumables and personnel

develop work plans

schedule activities

determine resources required

determine urgency and timeliness factors in planning

prepare for trial

organise polymer tests

Self-management operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards


demonstrate consistent performance

locate, interpret and apply relevant information

Learning identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary


participate in development of continuous improvement strategies

consult with appropriate personnel to refine performance

access manufacturer manuals/specifications to expand knowledge

Technology interpret data and information on equipment



PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology employability skills summary


identify characteristics and capabilities of equipment

trial equipment, process and product

interpret polymer morphology and phase diagrams

interpret polymer tests

perform material and product tests




PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary


Communication communicate with stakeholders

complete all required reports and records

advise stakeholders of the outcome

interpret workplace procedures and work instructions

communicate information about tasks/processes/events

identify and communicate with all relevant personnel

communicate with all relevant personnel, management and administration

undertake interactive workplace communication

undertake verbal and/or written reports where required

Teamwork work with technicians as part of a larger project

work autonomously or as part of a team



Problem solving evaluate and modify as required




clarify and address potential issues

use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Initiative and enterprise make adjustments to improve equipment performance




recognise problems in systems and documentation

critically analyse information

develop continuous improvement strategies

investigate, rectify and report non-conformances

use analytical and decision-making skills


monitor and adjust schedules in response to operational variations

Planning and organising implement procedures within appropriate time constraints and relevant to the job

organise trial

develop and monitor quality systems

monitor and maintain product quality

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control methods

identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks

identify most efficient and appropriate equipment

analyse equipment performance





Learning research and evaluate equipment

ask questions to gain information




PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary





Technology differentiate between products and compounds based on their response to applied stress/strain

analyse response to loads

apply the results of the analyses to typical applications


determine theoretical performance

determine variation between theoretical and actual performance

apply principles to the design and use of equipment




PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary


Communication verify with appropriate people

determine design requirements

liaise with personnel

complete all reports

communicate with stakeholders

obtain sign-off from all relevant persons

communicate with production personnel

ensure project records are complete

confirm die requirements

Teamwork work autonomously or as part of a team

liaise and cooperate with other team members



Problem solving optimise production of new product




clarify and address potential issues

identify problems and make contributions to their solution

Initiative and enterprise make adjustments to improve equipment performance




recognise problems in systems and documentation

critically analyse information

develop continuous improvement strategies

investigate, rectify and report non-conformance

predict consequences and identify improvements

use analytical and decision-making skills


Planning and organising supervise manufacturing trials

ensure process needs for new product have been met

coordinate trials

plan operations

identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks

identify most efficient and appropriate equipment






Learning research and evaluate equipment

ask questions to gain information





PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary




Technology use technology to undertake design

determine material requirements for product

determine process requirements for product

interpret trial results

interpret specifications

monitor initial production and adjust process, conditions and materials

develop a new die or tool



Appendix 5: Towards a taxonomy for Process Manufacturing

The following outlines the ‘work in progress’ taxonomy which has informed the historical development and recent restructure of the process manufacturing qualifications and units of competency, in particular the PMA, PMB and PMC Training Packages.

The aim of the taxonomy is to promote consistent use of terminology and concepts in the Training Products and therefore support consistent interpretation by RTOs and trainer/assessors.

Andragogical basis

There are two main bases for comparison:

Bloom’s taxonomy

AQF qualification type descriptors.

Bloom’s taxonomy

Bloom’s taxonomy of the cognitive domain is about the levels of cognitive processing and is composed of six levels:

1. Knowledge (recall, recognition) aka remembering 2. Comprehension (interprets) aka understanding 3. Application (uses information to complete a problem) aka applying 4. Analysis (distinguishes, classifies) aka analysing 5. Synthesis (combines ideas into new information) aka creating 6. Evaluation (assesses based on criteria) aka evaluating

Items 5 and 6 have also switched places.

There are similar taxonomies for the affective and psychomotor domains.

AQF

The AQF second addition has ten levels of which six are of particular relevance to VET sector Training Package qualifications. There is no intention of the AQF aligning with Bloom’s or any other taxonomy. However a taxonomy is implied by the level descriptors of the AQF which use the three domains of knowledge, skills and application. The first six levels are:

Foundational knowledge, applied in narrow contexts

Basic factual knowledge, solve predictable problems, limited judgement, structured contexts

Theoretical knowledge, solve some unpredictable problems, stable contexts

Broad knowledge, non-routine activities, judgement within changing contexts

Specialised knowledge, analyse information and solve complex problems within broad contexts

Broad knowledge, interpret and analyse information, autonomy and judgement.

Clearly there is not a direct correlation between Bloom and AQF (nor is there intended to be), but there are some points of contact. The advantage of finding some points of contacts is that there are already established lists of verbs which can serve as the basis for a taxonomy.



Points of contact

‘Evaluation’ doesn’t occur in the AQF until AQF 7. Transforming information appears at AQF 8. So it appears that AQF 1 – 6 is contained within Blooms 1 – 4.

Analysis (Bloom 4) seems to appear at AQF 5 whereas recall (Bloom 1) seems to be all that is required at AQF 2.

This means that a single level in Bloom’s taxonomy may well apply at two AQF levels. This is unsurprising as the AQF was developed around the structure work of (the largely blue collar) workforce, and without significant regard for any particular educational hierarchy (cognitive, affective or psychomotor). These education domains become important however when constructing relevant learning and assessment resources.

Process Manufacturing Taxonomy

This table may be referred to for the purposes of inspiration and consistency and added to as required. The Bloom’s verbs have been added from literature and may appear at different levels. We should try to avoid this.

Taxonomic table

Bloom’s Taxonomy

AQF levels Bloom’s verbs MEM2 PM OPS verbs PM Other verbs

AQF 1

Remembering AQF 2 Define, Describe, Draw, Find, Identify, Know, Label, List , Locate, Match, Name, Outline, Recall, Recognise, Reproduce, Retrieve, Select, State, Write,

C12 - Operate, C11 - Set up

Apply, Describe, Identify, List, Locate, Operate, State, Find out, Define (as in draw a boundary around)

Understanding AQF 3 Classify, Compare, Comprehend, Conclude, Convert, Defend, Describe, Discuss, Distinguish, Estimate, Extend, explain, Generalise, Give an example, Illustrate, Infer, Interpret, Paraphrase, Predict, Report, Rewrite, Summarise, Translate

C10 – Maintain, Perform, Diagnose/fault find

Distinguish, Explain, Predict,

Applying AQF 4 Apply, Carry out, Change, Choose, Classify, Compute, Construct, Demonstrate, Discover, Execute, Implement,

Consult, Ensure, Implement, Lead

2 MEM is included for comparison only



Interview, Manipulate, Modify, Operate, Predict, Prepare, Produce, Relate, Run, Select, Show, Solve, transfer, Use,

Analysing AQF 5 Analyse, Attribute, Break down, Categorise, Characterise, Classify, Compare, Contrast, Deconstruct, Deduce, Differentiate, Discriminate, Distinguish, Examine, Identify, Illustrate, Infer, Integrate, Organise, Outline, Relate, Research, Select, Separate, Structure,

Advanced trade - Modify, Technician - Apply (principles of)

Analyse, Categorise, Determine, Develop, Differentiate, Distinguish,

Determine, Develop, Facilitate, Recommend, Review

AQF 6

Glossary of key words or phrases

This table is intended as a guide to the way these words have been used.

Verb Meaning

Analyse Examine information/data/systems in order to identify problems, issues and themes and their potential implications; assumes that this will inform solutions or further actions.

Apply Put pre-defined activities into practice; these will typically be defined in procedures.

As required Allows for situations where this may not apply or may not always apply. Where it does not apply the outcome of the competency is not diminished. It may also imply that the way this is done in one workplace may be different to the way it is done in another workplace, and that the assessment should allow it to be done ‘as required’ in that workplace.

Assist Help others and/or provide specific guidance to help them achieve desired outcomes.

Consult Communicate with relevant stakeholders/experts/advisers and draw some conclusions from that consultation.

Data Typically numbers in a raw form which is not able to be directly used.

Demonstrate The ‘demonstration’ may be achieved in various ways, for example, practical activity, presentation of work place documentation, proof of past experience, answering written or verbal questions.

Determine Define and select based on analysis of information. May, or may not require calculation to be done by the individual.

Develop Conceptualise a process, procedure or system and identify how it can be established; may include problem solving. Develop may mean ‘develop from scratch’ or ‘take existing and improve’.



Ensure Allows for doing or making sure something is done; requires some follow up/follow through to check that it has been done and respond in some way if it has not.

Establish Put into practice a new process, procedure or system; includes planning the steps and resources required.

Facilitate Select and undertake activities with others (including standing or ad hoc teams) that are designed to help/enable them achieve desired outcomes, facilitate/lead/mentor. Proactive, not just make the conditions to allow it to happen.

Forms Paper or electronic proforma, checklist, log sheet etc. that doesn't require much free form writing but could include dot points and simple sentences/phrases. May be simply about entering data into a provided space.

Identify Find, select and convey (already existing) information. May be conveyed in a range of ways, for example, verbally, visually, listed in note form, going and pointing.

Implement Decide how to realise a defined outcome and put it into practice; may include coordinating input from others.

Information Data which has been compiled, organised or otherwise arranged so that it is in a form which can be readily used.

Interpret Examine data/information and apply it to a specific situation.

Lead Provide information and opportunities to others (including standing or ad hoc teams) to enable them to achieve desired outcomes.

Records Any history of what has occurred, written or electronic. Includes forms, reports, logs, electronic data and the like.

Reports May be written (paper or electronic) or verbal, using phrases and/or sentences and will have some overall structure and may conform to a general template, but allows for variation by the person writing/compiling the report.

Recommend Should be based on consideration of several options and indicates a preference based on some logic or evidence. The recommendation should be made within actual or typical enterprise procedures.

Review Examine information/data/systems to check that they meet current requirements.

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