Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations

PPM40216
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Superseded by: PPM40121 Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations
Australian Apprenticeships
This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship. The fee and duration of an Australian Apprenticeship may differ in each state or territory – view more details.
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of individuals who perform high level technical production roles in a papermaking operation. Work activities involve the application of technical skills and detailed knowledge using discretion and judgement. Individuals in these roles are generally pivotal to the production process, providing complex technical advice and support to a team. They would be expected to apply detailed technical knowledge to solve a range of complex problems relating to equipment, process, output and quality. Work would be carried out independently under general or limited supervision.

Job roles

A key focus of the qualification, and therefore vocational outcomes, is on skills for troubleshooting and rectifying production papermaking production processes, and will reflect the duties of a senior operator/technician or production specialist in one or more of the following areas:

Fibre/stock preparation and handling; wet end operations; dry end operations; coated paper treatments; finishing and converting; winding and rewinding; quality testing.

Co-located job roles

Electricity Generation/Turbine; Steam Generation/Boilerhouse; Water Services; Chemical Recovery; Chemical Preparation.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to some units in this qualification in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

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

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

Technicians and Trades Workers

37.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Machinery Operators and Drivers

27.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers
Community and Personal Service Workers

10.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

27.2%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Construction

14.9%

Construction
Mining

13.1%

Mining

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

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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JobTrainer

If you are leaving school or looking for work, you may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer.

For information on courses and occupations that may be available in your region, please select your state or territory.

Subsidised Training

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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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.


Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry.


Stream

Papermaking Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Pulping Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

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".



Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

 


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First released in: PPM Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Industry Training Package

Supersedes: FPP40210 Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations

Superseded by: PPM40121 Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations

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