MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required by advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and are involved in solving complex problems that require theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of operating procedures directly related to producing products.

This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a technical role that includes the ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work required to produce products.

In this course participants will undertake practical workplace improvement projects that focus on implementing Lean concepts and sustainable improvements to manufacturing environments. These projects are tailored to suit real areas of improvement within the workplace.

This qualification is normally offered in conjunction with one other qualification depending on the requirements of each company and its workforce.

The qualifications offered in conjunction with MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing are:

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    DURATION

    Training for this qualification is conducted in the workplace over a maximum of 18 months.

    WHO IS IT FOR

    The course is suitable for:

    • Advanced production workers who use a range of equipment and are involved in solving complex problems that need theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of operating procedures directly related to producing products; or
    • Advanced production workers who operate across more than one category within process manufacturing or other product conversion processes in manufacturing

    This qualification assumes that a learner has current or past work experience where operational or technical skills have already been gained and a supervisory or similar level of responsibility exists. It is not suitable for direct entry from school, or new entrants to the manufacturing industry who have no previous training or experience in manufacturing.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    There are no prerequisites, however, National Training Services offers this qualification as a work-based training and assessment program and therefore applicants must be employed in a suitable manufacturing company in supervisory positions or in development to be upskilled or promoted to a supervisory position.

    Additionally, they will need to have the support of their employer to undertake the training and assessment program.

    TUITION FEES

    National Training Services can access state government funding for this qualification through the Victorian Skills First funding program. Participants who are eligible for Skills First funding will pay no tuition fees. If participants are not eligible for funding a fee may be required, please contact NTS for details on fee for service costs.

    VICTORIAN SKILLS FIRST ELIGIBILITY

    You may be eligible for Skills First Funding if you are:

    • an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an approved bridging, protection, safe haven or humanitarian visa; and
    • under 20 years old;

    OR

    • an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an approved bridging, protection, safe haven or humanitarian visa; and
    • over 20 years old and enrolling into a qualification higher than the highest qualification already held.

    Statement of fees for Skills First funded students

    Contact National Training Services to inquire about your eligibility for State Government funding. Phone 03 9988 7983 or 03 9988 7988

    CERTIFICATION

    To be awarded the MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in twenty-six (26) units of competency. These are comprised of:

    • Five core units of competency
    • Twenty-one elective units of competency

    NTS PATHWAYS

    None

    LEARNING

    Training and assessment activities undertaken in the workplace include:

    • Training sessions
    • Project planning, implementation and presentation
    • Skills development

    ASSESSMENT

    Assessment consists of:

    • Written or verbal assessment
    • Workplace observation by the trainer
    • Project presentations reviewed by the trainer and workplace management
    • Third Party Report

    The program is structured into 4 clusters of related and complimentary units. The units and activities within each cluster are structured as follows:

    • Clusters 1 and 2 – Planning, preparation, review, discovery and research
    • Cluster 3 – Workplace improvement projects launched and implemented
    • Cluster 4 – Implementation and consolidation of workplace improvement projects followed by measurement, review, evaluation and reflection

    EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

    All required equipment and materials are supplied by NTS and provided by the workplace.

    Helpful links

    training.gov.au  –  for detailed course information.

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      Brokering Arrangements

      National Training Services has appointed a broker to identify and negotiate with workplaces wishing to undertake this training. See National Training Services Brokers List on our Compliance page for details.

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      Funding

      For eligible students this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.