Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4000

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Average Course Duration: 13 Months

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Description

This qualification is suitable for delivery as part of a one-year Technology Cadetship, or can be undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement.

This qualification has seven specialist streams available. These are:

CAD/drafting

Manufacturing operations

Laboratory operations

Technical officer

Metallurgy

Polymer technology

Structural steel detailing.

Each stream offers an opportunity for significant choice in electives and each stream requires the same core units to be completed.

Note:

The minimum requirements for the Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology can also be met by holders of the Certificate III in Engineering - Technician from the Metal and Engineering Training Package.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

49.8%

Technicians and Trades Workers

16.7%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

15.8%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

24.3%

Construction

18.8%

Manufacturing

13.6%

Other services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Manufacturing Career Pathway

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Manufacturing.

Stream

Manufacturing Technology

Certificate II

Manufacturing Trainee

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Recreation Vehicle Manufacture, Retail, Service & Repair

Process Manufacturing

Surfacing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Surface Preparation and Coating Operator (Sheetmetal Trades Worker)

Certificate IV

Manufacturing Team Leader

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

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Packaging Rules

To be awarded a Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology, competency must be achieved in eleven (11) units of competency:

three (3) core units of competency

eight (8) elective units of competency chosen as described below.

Core units

The following three (3) units must be chosen.

Unit code	Unit title
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MSS402051A	Apply quality standards
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Prerequisites

Note that elective units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements. The prerequisites for these units are to be counted in the total number of units required in the elective group. Please refer to the individual units for details.

Elective units

Group A - specialist streams

Choose eight (8) elective units as specified for a specialist stream.

Note:

All units from each specialist stream are available in Group B as General Electives.

A maximum of two general elective units may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses.

CAD/drafting specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
AUM4003A	Interpret customer requirements
LMTGN4002A	Participate in product engineering
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) systems to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30032A	Produce basic engineering drawings
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	*
MEM30005A	Calculate force systems within simple beam structures	*
MEM30006A	Calculate stresses in simple structures	*
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30013A	Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
MEM30025A	Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	*

Manufacturing operations specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units as follows:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
FDFOP2005A	Work in a socially diverse environment
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30014A	Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
MEM30015A	Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
MEM30016A	Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018A	Undertake basic process planning
MEM30019A	Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30021A	Prepare a simple production schedule
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSS402001A	Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS402002A	Sustain process improvements
MSS402020A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402050A	Monitor process capability
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402061A	Use SCADA systems in operations
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS403002A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403030A	Improve cost factors in work practices

Laboratory operations specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques	*
MSL913001A	Communicate with other people
MSL913002A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL922001A	Record and present data
MSL933001A	Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933002A	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL933003A	Apply critical control point requirements
MSL934002A	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL943001A	Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943002A	Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL952001A	Collect routine site samples
MSL952002A	Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL953001A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954001A	Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL963001A	Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002A	Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
MSL973002A	Prepare working solutions
MSL973003A	Prepare culture media
MSL973004A	Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005A	Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006A	Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007A	Perform microscopic examination

Technical officer specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications
MEM30009A	Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems	*
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30013A	Assist in the design of basic workplace layout
MEM30016A	Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018A	Undertake basic process planning
MEM30019A	Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30022A	Undertake supervised procurement activities
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques
MSS402031A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402061A	Use SCADA systems
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS403032A	Analyse manual handling processes

Metallurgy specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of five (5) from the two groups below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Metallurgy group 1

Choose at least three (3) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSATCM301A	Test the mechanical properties of materials
MSATCM302A	Monitor basic ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM303A	Monitor basic non-ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM304A	Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
MSATCM305A	Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations

Metallurgy group 2

Choose at least two (2) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals
MEM13004B	Work safely with molten metals/glass
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials	*

Polymer technology specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Note that either PMBPREP301C or PMBPREP303C may be chosen, but not both.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults
PMAOPS350B	Match and adjust colour
PMBPREP206C	Prepare materials to formulae
PMBPREP301C	Set up and prepare for production
PMBPREP303C	Set up equipment for continuous production
PMBPREP304C	Set a die
PMBPROD235C	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBTECH301B	Use material and process knowledge to solve problems	*
PMBTECH302A	Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH303A	Make minor modifications to products
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
	Up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from the production units available at Certificate III in the Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking Training Package (PMB07), or its endorsed replacement.

Structural steel detailing specialist stream

Select eight (8) elective units:

a minimum of six (6) from the list below

the balance may be chosen from Group B General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSATCS301A	Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing	*
MSATCS302A	Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections	*
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic engineering elements
MEM30032A	Produce basic engineering drawings
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	*

Group B - General electives

The balance of units for each specialist stream may be chosen from this list as specified below:

CAD/drafting:	Up to two units
Manufacturing operations:	Up to two units
Laboratory operations:	Up to two units
Technical officer:	Up to two units
Metallurgy:	Up to three units
Polymer technology:	Up to two units
Structural steel detailing:	Up to two units

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
AUM4003A	Interpret customer requirements
FDFOP2005A	Work in a socially diverse environment
LMTGN4002A	Participate in product engineering
LMTGN4016A	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MEM05051A	Select welding processes
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12024A	Perform computations
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals
MEM13004B	Work safely with molten metals/glass
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology
MEM30031A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30032A	Produce basic engineering drawings
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	*
MEM30005A	Calculate force systems within simple beam structures	*
MEM30006A	Calculate stresses in simple structures	*
MEM30007A	Select common engineering materials
MEM30008A	Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to engineering designs and applications
MEM30009A	Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems	*
MEM30010A	Set up basic hydraulic circuits
MEM30011A	Set up basic pneumatic circuits
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MEM30013A	Assist in the design of basic workplace layout
MEM30014A	Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
MEM30015A	Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
MEM30016A	Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MEM30018A	Undertake basic process planning
MEM30019A	Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing	*
MEM30020A	Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
MEM30021A	Prepare a simple production schedule
MEM30022A	Undertake supervised procurement activities
MEM30023A	Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
MEM30024A	Participate in quality assurance techniques
MEM30025A	Analyse a simple electrical system circuit	*
MSS402001A	Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS402002A	Sustain process improvements
MSS402020A	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402050A	Monitor process capability
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402061A	Use SCADA systems in operations
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS403002A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403030A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSS403032A	Analyse manual handling processes
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults
MSATCM301A	Test the mechanical properties of materials
MSATCM302A	Monitor basic ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM303A	Monitor basic non-ferrous melting and casting processes
MSATCM304A	Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
MSATCM305A	Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations
MSATCS301A	Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing	*
MSATCS302A	Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections	*
MSL913001A	Communicate with other people
MSL913002A	Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
MSL922001A	Record and present data
MSL933001A	Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
MSL933002A	Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
MSL933003A	Apply critical control point requirements
MSL934002A	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
MSL943001A	Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation
MSL943002A	Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
MSL952001A	Collect routine site samples
MSL952002A	Handle and transport samples or equipment
MSL953001A	Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL954001A	Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL963001A	Operate basic handblowing equipment
MSL963002A	Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
MSL973002A	Prepare working solutions
MSL973003A	Prepare culture media
MSL973004A	Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973005A	Assist with fieldwork
MSL973006A	Prepare trial batches for evaluation
MSL973007A	Perform microscopic examination
PMAOPS350B	Match and adjust colour
PMBPREP206C	Prepare materials to formulae
PMBPREP301C	Set up and prepare for production
PMBPREP303C	Set up equipment for continuous production
PMBPREP304C	Set a die
PMBPROD235C	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
PMBTECH301B	Use material and process knowledge to solve problems	*
PMBTECH302A	Modify existing compounds
PMBTECH303A	Make minor modifications to products
	A maximum of two (2) general electives may be imported from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate III.

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

49.8%

16.7%

15.8%

Industries

24.3%

18.8%

13.6%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Manufacturing Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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