MSM30116
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Workplace Hybrid
ACT, SA & NSW subsidies available
12 months
Start date
Monthly intake
Units of study
21 units; 4 core and 17 electives
Entry requirements
Entry requirements apply.
Location
Online
Overview
The MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required by advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and provide support functions directly related to producing products. They would work in accordance with operating procedures and apply knowledge to anticipate problems and solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems.
This qualification is designed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors:
- Chemical, hydrocarbons and oil refining
- Plastics, rubber and cablemaking
- manufactured mineral products
ARC Training Entry Requirements
- Be registered as a trainee with an Australian Apprenticeship Connect Provider.
- Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and achieve ACSF level 3 across all domains
- Be physically fit for potential lifting requirements;
- Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have reasonable digital literacy skills to participate in an online classroom environment
Possible Job Roles
- Production Assistant
- Process Operator
ARC Training does not guarantee successful completion of this course or guarantee employment.
Duration
Students will complete 26 weeks of training during a 12-month period. *
*Subject to public holidays and RTO closure periods.
Delivery Mode
The MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is offered as a traineeship via a workplace hybrid model.
Workplace hybrid is a blended delivery of online classroom attendance and workplace activities. Students must be working in the manufacturing industry to enrol.
ARC Training may also be able to deliver this as a bespoke offering for employers and employment service providers looking to upskill their staff and clients. Contact us to discuss today.
Qualification Structure
There are 21 units of competency to complete, comprising four core units and 17 elective units of competency.
Core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSS402051 | Apply quality standards |
| MSMWHS200 | Work safely |
| MSMSUP210 | Process and record information |
Electives
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| MSMSUP309 | Maintain and organise workplace records |
| MSMSUP330 | Develop and adjust a production schedule |
| MEM11005B | Pick and process order |
| MEM11006B | Perform production packaging |
| MEM11007B | Administer inventory procedures |
| PMBHAN103 | Shift materials safely by hand |
| MSMSUP101 | Clean workplace or equipment |
| MSMOPS102 | Perform tasks to support production |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MEM16006A | Organise and communicate information |
| MSMWHS100 | Follow WHS procedures |
| MSMWHS110 | Follow emergency response procedures |
| MSMWHS205 | Control minor incidents |
| TLIG0002 | Lead a work team |
| TLIL0007 | Complete workplace induction procedures |
| TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation |
| TLIA0015 | Organise receival and despatch operations |
Course Cost
Government funding may be eligible for eligible students in ACT, NSW, and SA. Please see the relevant state fee schedule.
This course may also be delivered nationally as a fee-for-service offering.
Payment plans with ARC Training are available.
Support Services
- LLN support
- Tutorials
- Assessment support
Policies, Terms & Conditions
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