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PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package
Companion Volume Implementation Guide Release 1.0
June 2016
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PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package Implementation Guide
PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package Implementation Guide ........................................ 3 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Who is this guide for? ............................................................................................................................... 5
Overview information .................................................................................................................................. 5 PMC Version Control and modification history ........................................................................................ 5
PMC Modification history details ............................................................................................................. 5
Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of competency in the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Qualifications ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Skill Sets in PMC ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Key work and training requirements in the industry ................................................................................. 11 Regulation and licensing implications .................................................................................................... 11
Implementation information ...................................................................................................................... 12 Qualifications, occupational outcomes and the AQF ............................................................................. 12
Mandatory entry requirements for qualifications .................................................................................. 18
Pathways advice ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Foundation Skills ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Contextualising units of competency ..................................................................................................... 20
Structure of the PMC qualifications ....................................................................................................... 20
Health, safety and environment and the regulatory framework ........................................................... 22
Skilled trainers and assessors ................................................................................................................. 23
Mode of delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Resource and equipment requirements ................................................................................................. 24
Assessment requirements ...................................................................................................................... 24
Workplace assessment ........................................................................................................................... 24
Simulation ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Judgement of competence ..................................................................................................................... 25
Implementation and the Foundation Skills ............................................................................................ 25
Dimensions of competency .................................................................................................................... 25
Additional considerations ....................................................................................................................... 26
Access and equity ................................................................................................................................... 26
Links ............................................................................................................................................................ 27 Appendix 1: Mapping of PMC R1 qualifications to PMC10 ........................................................................ 28
PMC Release 1 qualifications mapped to PMC10 V1.1 .......................................................................... 28
Appendix 2: Mapping of PMC R1 units of competency to PMC10 ............................................................. 29 PMC Release 1 units mapped to PMC10 V1.1 ........................................................................................ 29
PMC10 units mapped to PMC ................................................................................................................. 32
Appendix 3: ACSF Core skills numerical indicator ...................................................................................... 35 Appendix 4: Employability Skills summaries .............................................................................................. 37
PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products ................................................................. 38
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products ................................................................ 39
PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products ................................................................ 41
PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products ....................................................................... 43
PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products ...................................................... 45
PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering ................................................................ 47
Appendix 5: Towards a taxonomy for Process Manufacturing .................................................................. 48 Andragogical basis .................................................................................................................................. 48
Process Manufacturing Taxonomy ......................................................................................................... 49
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Introduction
Who is this guide for?
The PMC 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package.
It has been developed to assist RTOs to meet the requirements of the Standards for RTOs.
Overview information
PMC Version Control and modification history
TP Release Status Release date Approval process
1.0 Current 23 June 2016 Endorsement
PMC Modification history details
Release 1 of the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package includes the following components:
- six qualifications
- 81 PMC units of competency
- 44 imported units of competency.
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Qualifications, Skill Sets and Units of competency in the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package
Qualifications
Code Title
PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering
Skill Sets in PMC
No Skill Sets have been identified in the in the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package.
PMC Units of competency
Code Title Prerequisite/s
PMC552002 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
PMC552003 Operate grinding equipment
PMC552004 Prepare for production
PMC552005 Process greenware/green products
PMC552006 Operate an autoclave
PMC552007 Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete
PMC552008 Operate crushing equipment
PMC552010 Operate a calcining kiln
PMC552020 Operate slip casting equipment
PMC552021 Operate manual glazing equipment
PMC552022 Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production
PMC552023 Finish products after firing
PMC552024 Hand mould products
PMC552030 Operate a firing kiln
PMC552031 Operate extrusion equipment
PMC552032 Operate pressing equipment
PMC552040 Operate glass melting process
PMC552041 Operate process ovens
PMC552042 Operate blown insulation equipment
PMC552043 Operate float forming equipment
PMC552044 Operate fibre forming equipment
PMC552045 Operate container forming equipment
PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment
PMC552047 Operate primary annealing equipment
PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment
PMC552049 Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment
PMC552050 Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
PMC552051 Finish green concrete products
PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products
PMC552053 Finish cured concrete products
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Code Title Prerequisite/s
PMC552054 Spin concrete pipes
PMC552055 Conduct benching operations
PMC552056 Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement
PMC552057 Finish casting operation
PMC552058 Demould concrete products
PMC552060 Batch mix concrete
PMC552061 Deliver concrete to site
PMC552065 Prepare asphalt
PMC552070 Operate forming equipment
PMC552072 Produce fibrous plasterboard
PMC552090 Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
PMC552091 Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
PMC552092 Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
PMC552093 Prepare for and cast refractory materials
PMC552094 Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation
PMC552095 Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre
PMC553000 Set up and tune a process
PMC553010 Process raw meal into product PMC552010
PMC553020 Prepare moulds and dies
PMC553021 Set up and tune glazing equipment
PMC553040 Set up and optimise glass forming process
PMC553041 Set up and optimise glass furnace process
PMC553042 Set up and optimise secondary process
PMC553050 Produce architectural precast concrete
PMC553051 Produce structural precast concrete
PMC553070 Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products PMC552024
PMC553072 Model fibrous plaster products
PMC553080 Set up and optimise finishing process
PMC554020 Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
PMC554090 Undertake simple refractory design
PMC554091 Analyse refractory failures
PMC555030 Analyse equipment performance
PMC555031 Choose materials for an application
PMC556031 Design structural/mechanical components PMC555031
PMC557001 Manage trials
PMC557090 Select refractory materials for an application
PMC557091 Design a refractory lining
PMC557092 Specify and interpret refractory tests
PMC557093 Design a refractory/ceramic component
PMC557094 Investigate refractory failures
PMC557095 Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
PMC557096 Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
PMC557097 Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
PMC557098 Specify refractory installation systems
PMC561072 Store materials for production
PMC561080 Organise self
PMC562070 Move materials
PMC562071 Operate bulk materials handling equipment
PMC562081 Deliver customer service
PMC562083 Allocate and complete team tasks
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Code Title Prerequisite/s
PMC563081 Carry out stock control
Imported units of competency
Imported units of competency that are included in PMC Manufactured Mineral Products qualifications are listed in the table below.
Unit code Unit title Prerequisite/s
LMTGN5004A Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing MEM09002B
MSMENV172 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMENV172 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
MSMWHS100 Follow WHS procedures
MSMWHS110 Follow emergency response procedures
MSMWHS200 Work safely
MSMWHS300 Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group MSMWHS200
MSMWHS400 Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401 Assess risk
MSMWHS503 Maintain WHS management system
MSMWHS510 Manage risk
MSMOPS100 Use equipment
MSMOPS101 Make measurements
MSMOPS200 Operate equipment
MSMOPS212 Use enterprise computers or data systems
MSMOPS400 Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401 Trial new process or product
MSMSUP404 Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405 Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406 Identify problems in electronic control systems
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER201 Monitor and control work permits
MSMPER202 Observe permit work
MSMPER205 Enter confined space
MSMPER300 Issue work permits MSMWHS201
MSMPER400 Coordinate permit process MSMPER300
MSMSUP100 Apply workplace procedures
MSMSUP101 Clean workplace or equipment
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP201 Receive or despatch goods
MSMSUP210 Process and record information
MSMSUP230 Monitor process operations
MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP280 Manage conflict at work
MSMSUP291 Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP292 Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP300 Identify and apply process improvements MSMSUP200
MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults
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MSMSUP310 Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
MSMSUP330 Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSMSUP382 Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMSUP390 Use structured problem solving tools
MSL916005 Manage complex projects
MSL952001 Collect routine site samples
MSL973001 Perform basic tests
MSL974005 Perform physical tests
MSS015002 Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources
MSS402030 Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031 Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050 Monitor process capability
MSS402051 Apply quality standards
MSS402060 Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402081 Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS403002 Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403011 Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices
MSS403013 Lead team culture improvement
MSS403030 Improve cost factors in work practices
MSS403040 Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS403051 Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404050 Undertake process capability improvements MSS404052
MSS404052 Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS404060 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
MSS404081 Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSS404082 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS405010 Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
MSS405011 Manage people relationships
MSS405012 Manage workplace learning
MSS405040 Manage 5S system in an organisation
MSS405041 Implement improvement systems in an organisation
MSS405050 Determine and improve process capability MSS404052
MSS405060 Develop the application of enterprise systems in an organisation
MSS405061 Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
MSS405070 Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
MSS405075 Facilitate the development of a new product MSS404052
MSS405081 Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS407002 Review operations practice tools and techniques
MSS407007 Respond to a major non-conformance
MSS407012 Lead a process to determine and solve root cause for a complex problem
MSS407013 Review continuous improvement processes
PMAOPS101 Read dials and indicators
PMAOPS105 Select and prepare materials
PMAOPS261 Operate local control system
PMAOPS305 Operate process control systems
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PMAOPS402 Respond to abnormal process situations MSMPM390
PMAOPS405 Operate complex control systems
PMAOPS500 Optimise production systems
PMAOPS501 Provide operational expertise to a project team
PMAOPS505 Control the process in abnormal situations
PMAOPS511 Determine energy transfer loads
PMAOPS512 Determine mass transfer loads
PMAOPS520 Manage utilities
PMAOPS521 Plan plant shutdown
PMAOPS522 Coordinate plant shut down
PMAOPS600 Modify plant
PMAOPS601 Debottleneck plant
PMASUP420 Minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP520 Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process
PMBHAN103 Shift materials safely by hand
PMBTECH502 Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials MSMOPS401
PSPPM402B Manage simple projects
PSPPM502B Manage complex projects
RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B Assess competence
TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
TLIC3003 Drive medium rigid vehicle
TLIC3004A Drive heavy rigid vehicle
TLID2010 Operate a forklift
Mapping of PMC to PMC10 Manufactured Mineral Products 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
This diverse industry typically interfaces with the extractive industries upstream, although some companies are also involved in the extractive industries. The industry produces a range of products which are commonly used by other industries rather than directly consumed by the public. Downstream industries include building and construction (cement, concrete products, glass, clay and ceramic, fibre cement products), civil construction (cement, concrete products, asphalt), food and beverage (glass bottles and jars), heavy industry (refractories), automotive industry (glass) and landscaping industry (concrete blocks and pavers). Parts of the industry do directly service the consumer market such as ceramics (bathroom ware, dinner sets) and concrete products (blocks, pavers, gnomes and bird baths). The industry has a large and significant ‘related products’ group (statistically ‘not elsewhere classified’). This sector covers a range from making refractory products for use by heavy industry (iron/steel, non-ferrous metals, automotive engines etc), through fibre cement (building products) to abrasives and the manufacture of talcum powder. Some sectors are energy intensive and will be impacted by any Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme/Emissions Trading Scheme (eg cement/lime, glass and heavy clay). The existing units were sufficiently forward looking to cover the expected skills needs for these sectors. There has been significant technological change in the field of process control. As the process control systems and issues are similar, the PMA process control units have been maintained in the PMC qualifications. The PMC Training Package provides skills development for the following occupations where skills shortages have been identified:
cement specialists (production and operations managers)
plant operators
plant technicians.
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.
The 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.
PMC qualification outcomes and AQF alignment
The PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package qualifications have been developed to align to job roles in the manufactured mineral products sectors while maintaining the rigour of the AQF qualification types and levels. Qualifications in the PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package support occupational outcomes ranging from workers below trade-level through trade and technician levels. These align to Certificate II through to Graduate Certificate 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package qualification.
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Certificate II AQF qualification type descriptor
Purpose
The Certificate II qualifies individuals to undertake mainly routine work and as a pathway to further learning.
Knowledge
Graduates of a Certificate II will have basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge in a defined area of work and learning.
Skills
Graduates of a Certificate II will have:
cognitive skills to access, record and act on a defined range of information from a range of sources
cognitive and communication skills to apply and communicate known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
technical skills to use a limited range of equipment to complete tasks involving known routines and procedures with a limited range of options.
Application of skills and knowledge
Graduates of a Certificate II will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with some accountability for the quality of own outcomes and some responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. Work involves limited autonomy and judgement in the completion of own defined and routine tasks in known and stable contexts and in collaboration with others in a team environment.
Volume of learning
The volume of learning of a Certificate II is typically 0.5-1 year. This equates to 600-1200 hours.
PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
The PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of process operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
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
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cognitive and communication skills to apply and communicate known solutions to a variety of predictable problems and to deal with unforeseen contingencies using known solutions
technical and communication skills to provide technical information to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences
technical skills to undertake routine and some non-routine tasks in a range of skilled operations.
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.
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
THE PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of advanced operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
The operator will be able to work independently and 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 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.
The operator will be able to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution, or 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
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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.
Volume of learning
The volume of learning of a Certificate IV is typically 0.5-2 years. This equates to 600-2400 hours.
PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
The PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of high level technical operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
The qualification is suitable to develop existing workers or to prepare new entrants to perform a plant technician role.
The technician will be able to apply specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement.
The technician will be able to solve complex problems which require in depth theoretical knowledge combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment across the plant.
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
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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.
PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
The PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced technical and paraprofessional operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
The qualification is suitable to develop existing workers or to prepare new entrants to perform a technologist, technician or similar role.
The technologist will be able to apply in-depth knowledge of products, materials, process and equipment, analyse and synthesise technical information, solve technical problems, make judgements as to actions to be taken and demonstrate leadership in technical areas.
The technologist will be able to apply their skills and knowledge in areas such as analysing performance and failure in equipment and products, assisting in the development on new/modified product and providing technical expertise to projects.
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.
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Volume of Learning
The volume of learning of an Advanced Diploma is typically 1.5 – 2 years.
PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
The PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products covers the skills and knowledge required to perform high level technical and paraprofessional operations within the manufactured mineral products industries.
The qualification is suitable to develop existing workers or to prepare new entrants to perform a senior technologist, advanced technician or similar role.
The technologist will be able to apply significant depth and breadth of theoretical knowledge of materials, product and processes, analyse and synthesise technical information, take a lead role in solving complex technical problems and design products and/or modifications to plant. The technologist may also have some supervisory responsibilities.
They are not required to be competent to operate production equipment but will understand the principles behind the relevant production and support processes.
Graduate Certificate AQF qualification type descriptor
Purpose
The Graduate Certificate qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.
Knowledge
Graduates of a Graduate Certificate will have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area.
Skills
Graduates of a Graduate Certificate will have:
• cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
• cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
• specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
• communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
• communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of a Graduate Certificate will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
• to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
• to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
• with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.
Volume of Learning
The volume of learning of a Graduate Certificate is typically 0.5 – 1 year.
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PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering
The PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering covers the skills and knowledge required to:
• design new refractory installations
• analyse refectory failures
• specify refractory repairs
• monitor and control new installations and repairs.
The qualification has been developed as a technical qualification for people with a relevant qualification, such as a Degree in science or engineering (or equivalent) who need specialist refractory knowledge. It applies to recent graduates or graduates with recent refractories experience. It also applies to people with significant industry experience who wish to upgrade their skills or seek recognition for skills they already possess.
The qualification is suitable for people who apply high level refractory technical competence in roles such as project engineer, maintenance engineer, purchasing engineer, area engineer, section manager, operations manager, project controller or project planner.
The person will be able to analyse and synthesise advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply independent judgement to high level technical issues and complex problems.
Mandatory entry requirements for qualifications
Entrants for the PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products qualification must possess some operational and/or technical skills from relevant experience or qualifications. For this reason the qualification is not suitable as an entry-level qualification for school leavers.
Entrants to the PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering are required to have one or more of the following:
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Bachelor Degree in Science or related discipline
• a relevant Diploma, such as the PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products, together with significant relevant vocational practice
• extensive relevant vocational practice with a different qualification to those mentioned above or without formal qualification.
Pathways advice
The PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package Release 1.0 provides a suite of operational/technical qualifications. There are qualifications at Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificate 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package qualifications have been developed to support career pathways for operations personnel with articulation through AQF levels.
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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 have the same five core units, and Certificate IV shares those and adds one. 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 in progressing to higher level qualifications, depending on the electives that have been achieved at the lower level.
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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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
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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 multidimensional indicators within the ACSF.
The ACSF Core Skills numerical indicator table is provided at Appendix 3.
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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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 are they checklists of performance. See Appendix 4.
Contextualising units of competency
Units of competency may, and in some cases should, be contextualised to the sub-sector and type of work environment involved. However contextualisation must only be applied in a manner that maintains the rigour and level of the unit of competency. Contextualisation which changes the elements or performance criteria is not permitted.
Contextualisation is typically acceptable where it:
replaces general directions with organisational specific needs
replaces generic equipment/process names with organisational specific names
replaces general processes/specifications with organisational specific needs.
As a minimum, the contextualised unit should:
maintain the level and rigour
be of a similar breadth, complexity and size
be relevant to the industry sector and the organisation
not reduce the health, safety or environmental requirements
retain the original unit code and title.
Structure of the PMC qualifications
To achieve a PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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.
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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; with an additional core in the Certificate IV.
The four core units in the Diploma are the same as the Advanced Diploma.
The Graduate Certificate shares one core unit with the lower level qualifications.
Electives
The PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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.
Specialisations
The PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package qualifications can be packaged to reflect specialised work in the manufactured mineral products sectors. Specialist areas may include:
cement
precast concrete
premixed concrete
clay products
ceramic products
float (flat) glass
glass containers
refractories
plaster (both fibrous plaster and plaster boards)
fibre cement boards
ground minerals
abrasive grinding wheels and cutting disc
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other areas where relevant units of competency are available.
An industry specialisation must include a range of units, including operational/technical units, which are relevant to the specialisation.
An industry specialisation does not change the title of the qualification although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation in addition to the qualification code and title.
Health, safety and environment and the regulatory framework
All operations must comply with 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 manufactured mineral products sectors.
The PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package vocational skills are predominantly technical. PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Package 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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
11 ASQA, Fact Sheet - Using Third party evidence, http://www.asqa.gov.au/publications/fact-sheets.html, accessed May 2015
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the Rules of Evidence
all requirements set out in the unit of competency and assessment requirements.
Resource and equipment requirements
The resource and equipment requirements for assessing the unit of competency are typically included in each PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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/operational 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 PMC 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 PMC Manufactured Mineral Products 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 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
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period of time, then arrangements should be made with their immediate supervisor to cover their duties for that period of time.
Simulation
Simulation may be appropriate where safety/environmental risk, production processes and/or cost factors prevent workplace evidence being generated. This might be the case, for example, where WHS competencies must be achieved prior to performing the work or where operational activities are not performed regularly (e.g. process shutdown).
Where off-the-job assessment is used the RTO must design realistic workplace simulation that covers the range of conditions, challenges and contingencies found in an operational workplace as relevant to the unit being assessed.
Where assessment is occurring out of the workplace, it is important to ensure that:
the assessment takes place in a situation as close as possible to workplace reality
all aspects of competency are assessed
the assessment takes place over a reasonable length of time so that the candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate work responsibility and contingency management
if third-party reports of workplace performance are to be used as evidence 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).
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Additional considerations
Evidence-gathering methods must be gender and culturally-inclusive and take into account the language, literacy and numeracy skills of the candidate and requirements of the unit and the workplace.
Assessment design should also consider:
incorporating a range of assessment techniques
integrating the assessment of units related to the performance of ‘whole of work’ tasks, roles or functions
using a holistic approach which combines knowledge, understanding, problem solving, technical skills and applications to new situations into the assessment process
assessing in the workplace (wherever possible), using familiar skills and materials
ensuring that the amount and level of reading and writing is commensurate with what is required to do the job competently
using the language and terms of the job and the workplace
encouraging the candidate to ask questions to clarify instructions
providing clarification of purpose and process of assessment
identifying and addressing any cultural and gender issues that may arise.
The following resources provide advice designing assessment tools:
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
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.
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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: 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 PMC R1 qualifications to PMC10
PMC Release 1 qualifications mapped to PMC10 V1.1
* E: Equivalent N: Not equivalent
PMC Code and Title PMC10 Code and title Equivalence* Comment
PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC20110 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC30110 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC40110 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC50110 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC60110 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering
PMC70110 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering
E Amended to meet Training Package Standards
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Appendix 2: Mapping of PMC R1 units of competency to PMC10
PMC Release 1 units mapped to PMC10 V1.1
* E: Equivalent N: Not equivalent
PMC Code PMC Title PMC10 Equivalence*
PMC552071B Operate wet and dry end equipment
Not carried forward
PMC562075B Maintain kiln refractory Not carried forward
PMC552002 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
E
PMC552003 Operate grinding equipment PMC552003C Operate grinding equipment
E
PMC552004 Prepare for production PMC552004C Prepare for production E
PMC552005 Process greenware/green products
PMC552005C Process greenware/green products
E
PMC552006 Operate an autoclave PMC552006C Operate an autoclave E
PMC552007 Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete
PMC552007B Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete
E
PMC552008 Operate crushing equipment PMC552008B Operate crushing equipment
E
PMC552010 Operate a calcining kiln PMC552010C Operate a calcining kiln E
PMC552020 Operate slip casting equipment PMC552020C Operate slip casting equipment
E
PMC552021 Operate manual glazing equipment
PMC552021C Operate manual glazing equipment
E
PMC552022 Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production
PMC552022C Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production
E
PMC552023 Finish products after firing PMC552023C Finish products after firing
E
PMC552024 Hand mould products PMC552024C Hand mould products E
PMC552030 Operate a firing kiln PMC552030C Operate a firing kiln E
PMC552031 Operate extrusion equipment PMC552031C Operate extrusion equipment
E
PMC552032 Operate pressing equipment PMC552032C Operate pressing equipment
E
PMC552040 Operate glass melting process PMC552040C Operate glass melting process
E
PMC552041 Operate process ovens PMC552041C Operate process ovens E
PMC552042 Operate blown insulation equipment
PMC552042C Operate blown insulation equipment
E
PMC552043 Operate float forming equipment
PMC552043C Operate float forming equipment
E
PMC552044 Operate fibre forming equipment
PMC552044C Operate fibre forming equipment
E
PMC552045 Operate container forming equipment
PMC552045C Operate container forming equipment
E
PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment
PMC552046C Operate glass printing equipment
E
PMC552047 Operate primary annealing equipment
PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment
E
PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment
PMC552048C Operate glass finishing equipment
E
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PMC Code PMC Title PMC10 Equivalence*
PMC552049 Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment
PMC552049C Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment
E
PMC552050 Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
PMC552050C Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
E
PMC552051 Finish green concrete products PMC552051C Finish green concrete products
E
PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products
PMC552052C Cast moulded concrete products
E
PMC552053 Finish cured concrete products PMC552053C Finish cured concrete products
E
PMC552054 Spin concrete pipes PMC552054C Spin concrete pipes E
PMC552055 Conduct benching operations PMC552055C Conduct benching operations
E
PMC552056 Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement
PMC552056B Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement
E
PMC552057 Finish casting operation PMC552057B Finish casting operation E
PMC552058 Demould concrete products PMC552058B Demould concrete products
E
PMC552060 Batch mix concrete PMC552060C Batch mix concrete E
PMC552061 Deliver concrete to site PMC552061C Deliver concrete to site E
PMC552065 Prepare asphalt PMC552065B Prepare asphalt E
PMC552070 Operate forming equipment PMC552070B Operate forming equipment
E
PMC552072 Produce fibrous plasterboard PMC552072B Produce fibrous plasterboard
E
PMC552090 Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
PMC552090B Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
E
PMC552091 Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
PMC552091B Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
E
PMC552092 Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
PMC552092B Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
E
PMC552093 Prepare for and cast refractory materials
PMC552093B Prepare for and cast refractory materials
E
PMC552094 Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation
PMC552094B Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation
E
PMC552095 Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre
PMC552095B Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre
E
PMC553000 Set up and tune a process PMC553000C Set up and tune a process E
PMC553010 Process raw meal into product PMC553010C Process raw meal into product
E
PMC553020 Prepare moulds and dies PMC553020C Prepare moulds and dies E
PMC553021 Set up and tune glazing equipment
PMC553021C Set up and tune glazing equipment
E
PMC553040 Set up and optimise glass forming process
PMC553040C Set up and optimise glass forming process
E
PMC553041 Set up and optimise glass furnace process
PMC553041C Set up and optimise glass furnace process
E
PMC553042 Set up and optimise secondary process
PMC553042C Set up and optimise secondary process
E
PMC553050 Produce architectural precast concrete
PMC553050C Produce architectural precast concrete
E
PMC553051 Produce structural precast concrete
PMC553051B Produce structural precast concrete
E
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PMC Code PMC Title PMC10 Equivalence*
PMC553070 Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products
PMC553070B Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products
E
PMC553072 Model fibrous plaster products PMC553072B Model fibrous plaster products
E
PMC553080 Set up and optimise finishing process
PMC553080B Set up and optimise finishing process
E
PMC554020 Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
PMC554020D Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
E
PMC554090 Undertake simple refractory design
PMC554090B Undertake simple refractory design
E
PMC554091 Analyse refractory failures PMC554091B Analyse refractory failures
E
PMC555030 Analyse equipment performance
PMC555030C Analyse equipment performance
E
PMC555031 Choose materials for an application
PMC555031B Choose materials for an application
E
PMC556031 Design structural/mechanical components
PMC556031C Design structural/mechanical components
E
PMC557001 Manage trials PMC557001A Manage trials E
PMC557090 Select refractory materials for an application
PMC557090A Select refractory materials for an application
E
PMC557091 Design a refractory lining PMC557091A Design a refractory lining E
PMC557092 Specify and interpret refractory tests
PMC557092A Specify and interpret refractory tests
E
PMC557093 Design a refractory/ceramic component
PMC557093A Design a refractory/ceramic component
E
PMC557094 Investigate refractory failures PMC557094A Investigate refractory failures
E
PMC557095 Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
PMC557095A Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
E
PMC557096 Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
PMC557096A Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
E
PMC557097 Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
PMC557097A Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
E
PMC557098 Specify refractory installation systems
PMC557098A Specify refractory installation systems
E
PMC561072 Store materials for production PMC561072C Store materials for production
E
PMC561080 Organise self PMC561080B Organise self E
PMC562070 Move materials PMC562070B Move materials E
PMC562071 Operate bulk materials handling equipment
PMC562071C Operate bulk materials handling equipment
E
PMC562081 Deliver customer service PMC562081B Deliver customer service E
PMC562083 Allocate and complete team tasks
PMC562083C Allocate and complete team tasks
E
PMC563081 Carry out stock control PMC563081C Carry out stock control E
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PMC10 units mapped to PMC
* E: Equivalent N: Not equivalent
PMC10 PMC Code PMC Title Equivalence*
PMC552002C Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
PMC552002 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
E
PMC552003C Operate grinding equipment
PMC552003 Operate grinding equipment E
PMC552004C Prepare for production PMC552004 Prepare for production E
PMC552005C Process greenware/green products
PMC552005 Process greenware/green products E
PMC552006C Operate an autoclave PMC552006 Operate an autoclave E
PMC552007B Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete
PMC552007 Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete
E
PMC552008B Operate crushing equipment
PMC552008 Operate crushing equipment E
PMC552010C Operate a calcining kiln
PMC552010 Operate a calcining kiln E
PMC552020C Operate slip casting equipment
PMC552020 Operate slip casting equipment E
PMC552021C Operate manual glazing equipment
PMC552021 Operate manual glazing equipment
E
PMC552022C Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production
PMC552022 Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production
E
PMC552023C Finish products after firing
PMC552023 Finish products after firing E
PMC552024C Hand mould products PMC552024 Hand mould products E
PMC552030C Operate a firing kiln PMC552030 Operate a firing kiln E
PMC552031C Operate extrusion equipment
PMC552031 Operate extrusion equipment E
PMC552032C Operate pressing equipment
PMC552032 Operate pressing equipment E
PMC552040C Operate glass melting process
PMC552040 Operate glass melting process E
PMC552041C Operate process ovens PMC552041 Operate process ovens E
PMC552042C Operate blown insulation equipment
PMC552042 Operate blown insulation equipment
E
PMC552043C Operate float forming equipment
PMC552043 Operate float forming equipment E
PMC552044C Operate fibre forming equipment
PMC552044 Operate fibre forming equipment E
PMC552045C Operate container forming equipment
PMC552045 Operate container forming equipment
E
PMC552046C Operate glass printing equipment
PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment E
PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment
PMC552047 Operate primary annealing equipment
E
PMC552048C Operate glass finishing equipment
PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment E
PMC552049C Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment
PMC552049 Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment
E
PMC552050C Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
PMC552050 Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement
E
PMC552051C Finish green concrete products
PMC552051 Finish green concrete products E
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PMC10 PMC Code PMC Title Equivalence*
PMC552052C Cast moulded concrete products
PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products E
PMC552053C Finish cured concrete products
PMC552053 Finish cured concrete products E
PMC552054C Spin concrete pipes PMC552054 Spin concrete pipes E
PMC552055C Conduct benching operations
PMC552055 Conduct benching operations E
PMC552056B Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement
PMC552056 Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement
E
PMC552057B Finish casting operation
PMC552057 Finish casting operation E
PMC552058B Demould concrete products
PMC552058 Demould concrete products E
PMC552060C Batch mix concrete PMC552060 Batch mix concrete E
PMC552061C Deliver concrete to site
PMC552061 Deliver concrete to site E
PMC552065B Prepare asphalt PMC552065 Prepare asphalt E
PMC552070B Operate forming equipment
PMC552070 Operate forming equipment E
PMC552071B Operate wet and dry end equipment
Not carried forward
PMC552072B Produce fibrous plasterboard
PMC552072 Produce fibrous plasterboard E
PMC552090B Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
PMC552090 Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
E
PMC552091B Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
PMC552091 Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
E
PMC552092B Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
PMC552092 Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
E
PMC552093B Prepare for and cast refractory materials
PMC552093 Prepare for and cast refractory materials
E
PMC552094B Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation
PMC552094 Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation
E
PMC552095B Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre
PMC552095 Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre
E
PMC553000C Set up and tune a process
PMC553000 Set up and tune a process E
PMC553010C Process raw meal into product
PMC553010 Process raw meal into product E
PMC553020C Prepare moulds and dies
PMC553020 Prepare moulds and dies E
PMC553021C Set up and tune glazing equipment
PMC553021 Set up and tune glazing equipment E
PMC553040C Set up and optimise glass forming process
PMC553040 Set up and optimise glass forming process
E
PMC553041C Set up and optimise glass furnace process
PMC553041 Set up and optimise glass furnace process
E
PMC553042C Set up and optimise secondary process
PMC553042 Set up and optimise secondary process
E
PMC553050C Produce architectural precast concrete
PMC553050 Produce architectural precast concrete
E
PMC553051B Produce structural precast concrete
PMC553051 Produce structural precast concrete
E
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PMC10 PMC Code PMC Title Equivalence*
PMC553070B Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products
PMC553070 Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products
E
PMC553072B Model fibrous plaster products
PMC553072 Model fibrous plaster products E
PMC553080B Set up and optimise finishing process
PMC553080 Set up and optimise finishing process
E
PMC554020D Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
PMC554020 Design and prepare models, moulds and dies
E
PMC554090B Undertake simple refractory design
PMC554090 Undertake simple refractory design
E
PMC554091B Analyse refractory failures
PMC554091 Analyse refractory failures E
PMC555030C Analyse equipment performance
PMC555030 Analyse equipment performance E
PMC555031B Choose materials for an application
PMC555031 Choose materials for an application
E
PMC556031C Design structural/mechanical components
PMC556031 Design structural/mechanical components
E
PMC557001A Manage trials PMC557001 Manage trials E
PMC557090A Select refractory materials for an application
PMC557090 Select refractory materials for an application
E
PMC557091A Design a refractory lining
PMC557091 Design a refractory lining E
PMC557092A Specify and interpret refractory tests
PMC557092 Specify and interpret refractory tests
E
PMC557093A Design a refractory/ceramic component
PMC557093 Design a refractory/ceramic component
E
PMC557094A Investigate refractory failures
PMC557094 Investigate refractory failures E
PMC557095A Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
PMC557095 Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
E
PMC557096A Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
PMC557096 Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
E
PMC557097A Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
PMC557097 Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
E
PMC557098A Specify refractory installation systems
PMC557098 Specify refractory installation systems
E
PMC561072C Store materials for production
PMC561072 Store materials for production E
PMC561080B Organise self PMC561080 Organise self E
PMC562070B Move materials PMC562070 Move materials E
PMC562071C Operate bulk materials handling equipment
PMC562071 Operate bulk materials handling equipment
E
PMC562075B Maintain kiln refractory
Not carried forward
PMC562081B Deliver customer service
PMC562081 Deliver customer service E
PMC562083C Allocate and complete team tasks
PMC562083 Allocate and complete team tasks E
PMC563081C Carry out stock control PMC563081 Carry out stock control 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)
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 multidimensional indicators within the ACSF.
Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
PMC552002 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552003 Operate grinding equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552004 Prepare for production 3 2 2 2 2
PMC552005 Process greenware/green products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552006 Operate an autoclave 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552007 Heat accelerate the curing of precast concrete 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552008 Operate crushing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552010 Operate a calcining kiln 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552020 Operate slip casting equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552021 Operate manual glazing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552022 Prepare materials for clay and ceramic production 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552023 Finish products after firing 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552024 Hand mould products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552030 Operate a firing kiln 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552031 Operate extrusion equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552032 Operate pressing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552040 Operate glass melting process 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552041 Operate process ovens 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552042 Operate blown insulation equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552043 Operate float forming equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552044 Operate fibre forming equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552045 Operate container forming equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552047 Operate primary annealing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552049 Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552050 Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement 2 2 2 2 2-3
PMC552051 Finish green concrete products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552052 Cast moulded concrete products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552053 Finish cured concrete products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552054 Spin concrete pipes 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552055 Conduct benching operations 2-3 2 2 2 2-3
PMC552056 Assemble, fabricate and place reinforcement 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552057 Finish casting operation 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552058 Demould concrete products 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552060 Batch mix concrete 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552061 Deliver concrete to site 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552065 Prepare asphalt 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552070 Operate forming equipment 2 2 2 2 2
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Unit code Unit title L R W OC N
PMC552072 Produce fibrous plasterboard 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552090 Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations
2 2 2 2 2
PMC552091 Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork
2 2 2 2 2
PMC552092 Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials
2 2 2 2 2
PMC552093 Prepare for and cast refractory materials 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552094 Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation 2 2 2 2 2
PMC552095 Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre 2 2 2 2 2
PMC553000 Set up and tune a process 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553010 Process raw meal into product 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553020 Prepare moulds and dies 3 2 2 2 2
PMC553021 Set up and tune glazing equipment 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553040 Set up and optimise glass forming process 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553041 Set up and optimise glass furnace process 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553042 Set up and optimise secondary process 3 3 2 2 3
PMC553050 Produce architectural precast concrete 3 3 2 2 2
PMC553051 Produce structural precast concrete 3 3 2 2 2
PMC553070 Design and construct moulds for fibrous plaster products
3 3 2 2 2
PMC553072 Model fibrous plaster products 3 3 2 2 2
PMC553080 Set up and optimise finishing process 3 3 2 2 3
PMC554020 Design and prepare models, moulds and dies 3 3 2 2 3
PMC554090 Undertake simple refractory design 3 3 2 2 3
PMC554091 Analyse refractory failures 3 3 2 2 3
PMC555030 Analyse equipment performance 3 3 3 2 4
PMC555031 Choose materials for an application 3 3 2 2 3
PMC556031 Design structural/mechanical components 4 3 4 3 4
PMC557001 Manage trials 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557090 Select refractory materials for an application 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557091 Design a refractory lining 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557092 Specify and interpret refractory tests 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557093 Design a refractory/ceramic component 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557094 Investigate refractory failures 5 5 5 5 5
PMC557095 Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories
5 5 5 5 5
PMC557096 Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories
5 5 5 5 5
PMC557097 Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations
5 5 5 5 5
PMC557098 Specify refractory installation systems 5 5 5 5 5
PMC561072 Store materials for production 2 2 2 2 2
PMC561080 Organise self 2 2 2 2 2
PMC562070 Move materials 2 2 2 2 2
PMC562071 Operate bulk materials handling equipment 2 2 2 2 2
PMC562081 Deliver customer service 3 2 2 3 2
PMC562083 Allocate and complete team tasks 3 2 2 3 2
PMC563081 Carry out stock control 2 2 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.
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PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC20116 Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication maintain communication about work-related subjects and with appropriate audiences
complete required workplace forms and reports
use technical information and workplace procedures
collect and organise information
communicate ideas and information
use workplace documentation
maintain workplace records Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others
work within a team
use 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
identify appropriate theory base for problem
solve problems within area of responsibility
follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
identify and isolate faults in equipment
use simple formal problem-solving techniques
Initiative and enterprise identify the required process conditions for equipment
determine problems needing action
suggest required action
report problems outside area of responsibility
distinguish between causes of faults
Planning and organising prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes
plan own work requirements
plan and organise activities
identify tasks to achieve team goals
monitor completion of allocated tasks
Self-management plan own work requirements from job requests
operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan to ensure effective production
apply standard procedures
identify resource requirements
recognise limitations and seek timely advice
Learning ask questions to clarify information
identify sources of information required for the job
participate in improvement procedures
participate in development of continuous improvement strategies
Technology operate equipment
start up and shut down equipment
monitor quality
function and operating principles of equipment
maintain workplace records
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PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication maintain communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences
complete incident and other reports
use technical information and manufacturer information
collect, analyse and organise information
communicate ideas and information
use and contribute to workplace documentation
maintain workplace records
Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others
work within a team
resolve conflicts between team members
use 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
identify appropriate theory base for problem
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 process conditions for equipment
determine problems needing action
recommend required action
report problems outside area of responsibility
distinguish between causes of faults
Planning and organising prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes
plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs
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 job requests
operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan to ensure effective production
apply standard procedures
identify 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
assist others develop competency
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PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Technology operate and adjust equipment
start up and shut down equipment
set up equipment
monitor quality
function and operating principles of equipment
maintain workplace records
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PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication initiate communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences
complete incident, technical and other reports
use technical information and manufacturer information
collect, analyse and organise information
communicate problem solutions, ideas and information
use and contribute to workplace documentation
maintain workplace records
Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others
work within and lead a team
resolve conflicts between team members
develop 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
identify appropriate theory base for problem
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 process conditions for equipment
determine problems needing action
recommend required action
report problems outside area of responsibility
distinguish between causes of faults
recommend new and improved ways of doing things
Planning and organising prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes
plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs
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
operate within appropriate time constraints, work standards and other requirements
select, use and improve appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan to ensure effective production/projects
select and apply standard procedures
identify resource requirements
recognise limitations and seek timely advice
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PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Learning ask questions to gain information
identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
lead improvement procedures
lead the development of continuous improvement strategies
assist others develop competency
Technology operate, adjust and optimise the operation of equipment
start up and shut down equipment
set up equipment
monitor quality
function and operating principles of equipment
maintain workplace records
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PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication initiate communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences
complete incident, technical and other reports
use technical information and manufacturer information
collect, analyse and organise information
communicate problem solutions, ideas and information
use and develop workplace documentation
maintain workplace records
Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others
work within and lead a team
resolve conflicts between team members
develop 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
identify and develop appropriate theory base for problem
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 process conditions for equipment
determine problems needing action
develop and recommend required action
report problems outside area of responsibility
distinguish between causes of faults
recommend new and improved ways of doing things
Planning and organising prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes
plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs
plan and organise activities and projects
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
operate within appropriate time constraints, work standards and other requirements
select, use and improve appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan to ensure effective production/projects
select and apply standard procedures
identify resource requirements
recognise limitations and seek timely advice
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PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Learning ask questions to gain information
identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
lead improvement procedures
lead the development of continuous improvement strategies
assist others develop competency
develop enterprise knowledge
identify and address learning gaps in team
Technology operate, adjust and optimise the operation of equipment
develop equipment and process
start up and shut down equipment
set up equipment
monitor quality
function and operating principles of equipment
maintain workplace records
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PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products
PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products Employability Skills
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication initiate communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences
complete incident, technical and other reports
use technical information and manufacturer information
collect, analyse and organise information
communicate problem solutions, ideas and information
use and develop workplace documentation
maintain workplace records
Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others
work within and lead a team
resolve conflicts between team members
develop 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
identify and develop appropriate theory base for problem
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 process conditions for equipment
determine problems needing action
develop and recommend required action
report problems outside area of responsibility
distinguish between causes of faults
recommend new and improved ways of doing things
Planning and organising prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes
plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs
plan and organise activities and projects
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
operate within appropriate time constraints, work standards and other requirements
select, use and improve appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
plan to ensure effective production/projects
select and apply standard procedures
identify resource requirements
recognise limitations and seek timely advice
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PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products Employability Skills
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Learning ask questions to gain information
identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
lead improvement procedures
lead the development of continuous improvement strategies
assist others develop competency
develop enterprise knowledge
identify and address learning gaps in team
Technology operate, adjust and optimise the operation of equipment
develop equipment and process
start up and shut down equipment
set up equipment
monitor quality
function and operating principles of equipment
maintain workplace records
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PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering
PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering employability skills summary
Employability Skill Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
Communication communicate technically with both technicians and customers
determine problems/issues
explain requirements and problem solutions
complete all reports
communicate with stakeholders
obtain 'sign-off' from all relevant persons
ensure project records are complete
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 identify and define problems
apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes
suggest solutions to problems
clarify and address potential issues
Initiative and enterprise 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
use analytical and decision making skills
recommend corrective and/or optimisation actions
Planning and organising organise and prioritise required work
coordinate actions or various people
plan work activities
identify requirements for resources and organise their availability
analyse surface coating systems
Self-management operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
identify resource requirements, document and monitor
Learning research and evaluate surface coating systems
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
participate in improvement procedures
access technical manuals/specifications to expand knowledge
Technology use testing equipment
determine requirements for activities and projects
interpret test/trial results
interpret procedures and specifications
recommend a modified process
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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 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining, PMB Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking and PMC Manufactured Mineral Products Training Packages.
The aim of the taxonomy is to promote consistent use of terminology and concepts in the Training Packages 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 edition 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 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 level 7. Transforming information appears at AQF level 8. So it appears that AQF levels 1 – 6 is contained within Blooms 1 – 4.
Analysis (Bloom 4) seems to appear at AQF level 5 whereas recall (Bloom 1) seems to be all that is required at AQF level 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, Interview, Manipulate, Modify, Operate, Predict, Prepare, Produce, Relate, Run, Select, Show, Solve, Transfer, Use
Consult, Ensure, Implement, Lead
2 MEM is included for comparison only
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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 used
This table is intended as a guide to the way these words have been used.
Verb Meaning
Analyse Examine information/data/systems in order to identify problems, issues and themes and their potential implications; assumes that this will inform solutions or further actions.
Apply Put pre-defined activities into practice; these will typically be defined in procedures.
As required Allows for situations where this may not apply or may not always apply. Where it does not apply the outcome of the competency is not diminished. It may also imply that the way this is done in one workplace may be different to the way it is done in another workplace, and that the assessment should allow it to be done ‘as required’ in that workplace.
Assist Help others and/or provide specific guidance to help them achieve desired outcomes.
Consult Communicate with relevant stakeholders/experts/ advisers and draw some conclusions from that consultation.
Data Typically numbers in a raw form which is not able to be directly used.
Demonstrate The ‘demonstration’ may be achieved in various ways, for example, practical activity, presentation of work place documentation, proof of past experience, answering written or verbal questions.
Determine Define and select based on analysis of information. May, or may not require calculation to be done by the individual
Develop Conceptualise a process, procedure or system and identify how it can be established; may include problem solving. Develop may mean ‘develop from scratch’ or ‘take existing and improve’.
Ensure Allows for doing or making sure something is done; requires some follow up/follow through to check that it has been done and respond in some way if it has not.
Establish Put into practice a new process, procedure or system; includes planning the steps and resources required.
Facilitate Select and undertake activities with others (including standing or ad hoc teams) that are designed to help/enable them achieve desired outcomes, facilitate/lead/mentor. Proactive, not just make the conditions to allow it to happen.
Forms Paper or electronic proforma, checklist, log sheet etc. that doesn't require much free form writing but could include dot points and simple sentences/phrases. May be simply about entering data into a provided space.
Identify Find, select and convey (already existing) information. May be conveyed in a range of ways for example verbally, visually, listed in note form, going and pointing.
Implement Decide how to realise a defined outcome and put it into practice; may include coordinating input from others.
Information Data which has been compiled, organised or otherwise arranged so that it is in a form which can be readily used.
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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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