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PMB Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide Release 1 - June 2016 Page 1 of 62
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
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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.
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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
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Code Title Prerequisite/s
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
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Code Title Prerequisite/s
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
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Code Title Prerequisite/s
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Application of skills and knowledge
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.
Application of skills and knowledge
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.
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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.
Application of skills and 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Guide - Designing assessment tools, ASQA, 2015: http://www.asqa.gov.au/forms.html
Disability Standards and guidelines: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767
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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:
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
Guide - Designing assessment tools, ASQA, 2015: http://www.asqa.gov.au/forms.html
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:
Manufacturing Skills Australia
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]
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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
PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing
PMB20107 Certificate II in Polymer Processing
E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package
PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
PMB30107 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package
PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
PMB40107 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package
PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology
PMB50107 Diploma of Polymer Technology
E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package
PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology
PMB60107 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology
E Amended to meet Standards for Training Package
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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
PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composites production
PMBPREP201B Prepare moulds for composites production
E
PMBPREP205 Assemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP205C Assemble materials and equipment for production
E
PMBPREP206 Prepare materials to formulae PMBPREP206C Prepare materials to formulae
E
PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production
PMBPREP301C Set up and prepare for production
E
PMBPREP303 Set up equipment for continuous operation
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
PMBPROD209 Operate cable winding equipment
PMBPROD209C Operate cable winding equipment
E
PMBPROD210 Operate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD210B Operate injection moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD211 Operate blow moulding equipment
PMBPROD211B Operate blow moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD212 Operate thermoforming equipment
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
PMBPROD221 Operate rotational moulding equipment
PMBPROD221B Operate rotational moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD229 Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment
PMBPROD229B Operate polystyrene shape moulding
E
PMBPROD233 Operate film conversion equipment
PMBPROD233B Operate film conversion equipment
E
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PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence
PMBPROD235 Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
E
PMBPROD236 Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
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
PMBPROD251 Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
PMBPROD251B Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
E
PMBPROD252 Operate compounding equipment
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
PMBPROD261 Operate continuous vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD261B Operate continuous vulcanising equipment
E
PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment
E
PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment
PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment
E
PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment
E
PMBPROD266 Prepare tyre casings for retreading
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
PMBPROD270 Operate injection blow moulding equipment
PMBPROD270B Operate injection blow moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD280 Operate resin-glass depositor equipment
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
PMBPROD284 Operate open flame moulding equipment
PMBPROD284B Operate open flame moulding equipment
E
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PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence
PMBPROD285 Operate computer controlled equipment
PMBPROD285A Operate computer controlled equipment
E
PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials PMBPROD287B Weld plastics materials E
PMBPROD290 Operate filament winding equipment
PMBPROD290B Operate filament winding equipment
E
PMBPROD291 Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
PMBPROD291B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion equipment
E
PMBPROD293 Operate vacuum bagging equipment
PMBPROD293B Operate vacuum bagging equipment
E
PMBPROD294 Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
PMBPROD294B Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD295 Operate composite sheeting equipment
PMBPROD295B Operate composite sheeting equipment
E
PMBPROD296 Operate centrifugal casting equipment
PMBPROD296B Operate centrifugal casting equipment
E
PMBPROD297 Operate equipment using moulding compounds
PMBPROD297B Operate equipment using moulding compounds
E
PMBPROD298 Operate equipment using pre-preg material
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
PMBPROD306 Prepare and start equipment for production
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
PMBPROD314 Produce compression moulded products
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
PMBPROD321B Produce rotational moulded products
E
PMBPROD324 Inspect tyres for retreading PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading E
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PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence
PMBPROD325 Lay on tyre retreads PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads E
PMBPROD326 Inspect tyres PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres E
PMBPROD328 Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products
PMBPROD328C Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products
E
PMBPROD329 Produce polystyrene shape moulded products
PMBPROD329C Produce polystyrene shape moulded products
E
PMBPROD330 Make moulds for formed products
PMBPROD330A Make moulds for formed products
E
PMBPROD331 Produce printed and decorated film
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
PMBPROD334 Produce products using twin screw extruders
PMBPROD334A Produce products using twin screw extruders
E
PMBPROD336 Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres PMBPROD336A Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres
E
PMBPROD337 Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair
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
PMBPROD340 Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD340A Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
E
PMBPROD341 Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
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
PMBPROD367 Remove and replace conveyor belts
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
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PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence
PMBPROD372 Produce fibre optic preforms PMBPROD372B Produce fibre optic performs
E
PMBPROD373 Draw optical fibre PMBPROD373B Draw optical fibre E
PMBPROD375 Vulcanise products using an autoclave
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
PMBPROD385 Program computer controlled equipment
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
PMBPROD431 Trial a new, advanced or complex mould
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
PMBTECH303 Make minor modifications to products
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
PMBTECH403 Test fibre-composites materials and laminates
PMBTECH403B Test fibre-composites materials and laminates
E
PMBTECH404 Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites
PMBTECH404B Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites
E
PMBTECH405 Repair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH405B Repair damaged fibre-composites structures
E
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PMB Code PMB Title PMB07 *Equivalence
PMBTECH406 Diagnose production equipment problems
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
PMBTECH503 Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
PMBTECH503B Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
E
PMBTECH504 Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
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
PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
E
PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
E
PMBWELD303 Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
PMBWELD303B Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
E
PMBWELD304 Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
PMBWELD304B Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
E
PMBWELD305 Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD305B Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
E
PMBWELD306 Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD306B Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
E
PMBWELD307 Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD307B Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
E
PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD308B Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
E
PMBWELD309 Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
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
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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
PMBPREP201 Prepare moulds for composites production
E
PMBPREP205C Assemble materials and equipment for production
PMBPREP205 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
PMBPREP301 Set up and prepare for production
E
PMBPREP303C Set up equipment for continuous operation
PMBPREP303 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
PMBPROD209 Operate cable winding equipment
E
PMBPROD210B Operate injection moulding equipment
PMBPROD210 Operate injection moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD211B Operate blow moulding equipment
PMBPROD211 Operate blow moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD212B Operate thermoforming equipment
PMBPROD212 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
PMBPROD221 Operate rotational moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD229B Operate polystyrene shape moulding
PMBPROD229 Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD233B Operate film conversion equipment
PMBPROD233 Operate film conversion equipment
E
PMBPROD235C Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBPROD235 Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
E
PMBPROD236C Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
PMBPROD236 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
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PMB07 PMB Code PMB Title Equivalence*
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
PMBPROD251 Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish
E
PMBPROD252C Operate compounding equipment
PMBPROD252 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
PMBPROD261 Operate continuous vulcanising equipment
E
PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment
PMBPROD262 Operate tyre curing equipment E
PMBPROD263B Operate retread curing equipment
PMBPROD263 Operate retread curing equipment
E
PMBPROD264C Check recycle wash process
Not carried forward
PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD265 Operate portable vulcanising equipment
E
PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casings for retreading
PMBPROD266 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
PMBPROD270 Operate injection blow moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD280B Operate resin-glass depositor equipment
PMBPROD280 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
PMBPROD284 Operate open flame moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD285A Operate computer controlled equipment
PMBPROD285 Operate computer controlled equipment
E
PMBPROD287B Weld plastics materials PMBPROD287 Weld plastics materials E
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PMB07 PMB Code PMB Title Equivalence*
PMBPROD290B Operate filament winding equipment
PMBPROD290 Operate filament winding equipment
E
PMBPROD291B Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
PMBPROD291 Operate resin infusion moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD292B Operate pultrusion equipment
PMBPROD292 Operate pultrusion equipment E
PMBPROD293B Operate vacuum bagging equipment
PMBPROD293 Operate vacuum bagging equipment
E
PMBPROD294B Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
PMBPROD294 Operate resin transfer moulding equipment
E
PMBPROD295B Operate composite sheeting equipment
PMBPROD295 Operate composite sheeting equipment
E
PMBPROD296B Operate centrifugal casting equipment
PMBPROD296 Operate centrifugal casting equipment
E
PMBPROD297B Operate equipment using moulding compounds
PMBPROD297 Operate equipment using moulding compounds
E
PMBPROD298B Operate equipment using pre-preg material
PMBPROD298 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
PMBPROD306 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
PMBPROD314 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
PMBPROD321B Produce rotational moulded products
PMBPROD321 Produce rotational moulded products
E
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PMB07 PMB Code PMB Title Equivalence*
PMBPROD321B Produce rotational moulded products
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
PMBPROD328 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
PMBPROD330 Make moulds for formed products
E
PMBPROD331C Produce printed and decorated film
PMBPROD331 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
PMBPROD334 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
PMBPROD337 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
PMBPROD340 Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
E
PMBPROD341A Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs
PMBPROD341 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
PMBPROD353 Compound materials using an internal mill blender
E
PMBPROD354B Compound materials using an open mill blender
PMBPROD354 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
PMBPROD360 Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products
E
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PMB07 PMB Code PMB Title Equivalence*
PMBPROD362B Produce gravity cast polyurethane products
PMBPROD362 Produce gravity cast polyurethane products
E
PMBPROD367B Remove and replace conveyor belts
PMBPROD367 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
PMBPROD375 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
PMBPROD380 Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor
E
PMBPROD384A Operate multi-axis router PMBPROD384 Operate multi-axis router E
PMBPROD385A Program computer controlled equipment
PMBPROD385 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
PMBPROD394 Produce composites using resin transfer moulding
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
PMBPROD397 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
PMBPROD431 Trial a new, advanced or complex mould
E
PMBTECH301B Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
PMBTECH301 Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
E
PMBTECH302A Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH302 Modify existing compounds E
PMBTECH303A Make minor modifications to products
PMBTECH303 Make minor modifications to products
E
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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
PMBTECH403 Test fibre-composites materials and laminates
E
PMBTECH404B Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites
PMBTECH404 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
PMBTECH406 Diagnose production equipment problems
E
PMBTECH501B Analyse equipment performance
PMBTECH501 Analyse equipment performance E
PMBTECH502B Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
E
PMBTECH503B Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
PMBTECH503 Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
E
PMBTECH504B Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
PMBTECH504 Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
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
PMBTECH603 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
PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
E
PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
E
PMBWELD303B Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
PMBWELD303 Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
E
PMBWELD304B Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
PMBWELD304 Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
E
PMBWELD305B Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD305 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
PMBWELD307 Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
E
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PMBWELD308B Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
E
PMBWELD309B Weld plastic using extrusion techniques
PMBWELD309 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
PMBWELD311 Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
E
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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 -
PMBPREP205 Assemble materials and equipment for production
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
PMBPROD229 Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment
2 2 2 2 2
PMBPROD233 Operate film conversion equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMBPROD235 Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
2 2 2 2 2
PMBPROD236 Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes
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
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Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
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
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Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
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
PMBPROD353 Compound materials using an internal mill blender
3 3 2 3 3
PMBPROD354 Compound materials using an open mill blender
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
PMBPROD360 Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products
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
PMBPROD380 Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor
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
PMBPROD394 Produce composites using resin transfer moulding
3 3 2 3 3
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Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
PMBPROD395 Produce composite sheet products 3 3 2 3 3
PMBPROD396 Produce composites using centrifugal casting 3 3 2 3 3
PMBPROD397 Produce composites using moulding compounds
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
PMBTECH301 Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
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
PMBTECH404 Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites
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
PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
4 3 3 4 4
PMBTECH503 Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
4 3 3 4 4
PMBTECH504 Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
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
PMBTECH603 Design structural/mechanical polymer components
4 4 3 4 4
PMBTECH401 Predict polymer properties and characteristics 4 3 3 4 4
PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
4 3 3 4 4
PMBTECH503 Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
3 3 3 4 4
PMBTECH504B Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
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
PMBWELD303 Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
3 3 2 2 2
PMBWELD304 Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines
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
PMBWELD307 Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
3 3 2 2 2
PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2
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Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
PMBWELD309 Weld plastic using extrusion techniques 3 3 2 2 2
PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines 3 3 2 2 2
PMBWELD311 Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
3 3 2 2 2
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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
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
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PMB20116 Certificate II in Polymer Processing employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
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PMB30116 Certificate III in Polymer Processing
PMB32016 Certificate III in Polymer Processing employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
make adjustments to improve equipment performance
anticipate the impact of the process on the product
determine problems needing action
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
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
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 improvement procedures
participate in development of continuous improvement strategies
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PMB32016 Certificate III in Polymer Processing employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
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PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
identify own role and responsibility within 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
make adjustments to improve equipment performance
anticipate the impact of the process on the product
determine problems needing action
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
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
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 improvement procedures
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
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PMB40116 Certificate IV in Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
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PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology
PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
identify own role and responsibility within a team
undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members
Problem solving evaluate and modify as required
apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes
check performance of equipment and make approved adjustments
make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity
clarify and address potential issues
use material and process knowledge to solve problems
Initiative and enterprise make adjustments to improve equipment performance
anticipate the impact of the process on the product
determine problems needing action
recommend required action
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
recommend corrective and/or optimisation actions
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
Self-management operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
identify, document and monitor resource requirements
demonstrate consistent performance
Learning research and evaluate equipment
ask questions to gain information
identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
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PMB50116 Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary
participate in improvement procedures
access manufacturer manuals/specifications to expand knowledge
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
analyse equipment performance
determine theoretical performance
determine variation between theoretical and actual performance
apply principles to the design and use of equipment
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PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology
PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
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
identify own role and responsibility within a team
undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members
Problem solving optimise production of new product
apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes
check performance of equipment and make approved adjustments
make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity
clarify and address potential issues
identify problems and make contributions to their solution
Initiative and enterprise make adjustments to improve equipment performance
anticipate the impact of the process on the product
determine problems needing action
recommend required action
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
recommend corrective and/or optimisation actions
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
analyse equipment performance
Self-management operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
identify, document and monitor resource requirements
demonstrate consistent performance
Learning research and evaluate equipment
ask questions to gain information
identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary
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PMB60116 Advanced Diploma of Polymer Technology employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
participate in improvement procedures
access manufacturer manuals/specifications to expand knowledge
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
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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.
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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
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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’.
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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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