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CERTIFICATE II IN PROCESS MANUFACTURING (MSA20107)

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CERTIFICATE II IN PROCESS MANUFACTURING (MSA20107)
 

This program is intended for competent production workers who undertake vital production support roles directly related to producing products. The production worker would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.

Job Description

Production assistants perform a wide range of tasks vital to the smooth operation of the manufacturing process. They may have a direct role in the operation of production equipment or the manufacture of product or they may be deployed supporting other operators making product or operating equipment. They are employed across all sectors of the manufacturing industry.

Note: the minimum age of enrolment for this course is 18 years of age.
 
14 units are required for this qualification (3 mandatory units and 11 support units).
3 mandatory units are:
MSAPMOHS200A (mandatory) Work safely

On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, and assess risk, as well as follow instructions and procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. The worker will also be capable of participating in and contributing to OHS management issues.
  • Identify hazards and assess risk.
  • Follow procedures for risk control.
  • Follow emergency procedures.
  • Initiate suggestions to enhance task/job-specific safety.
  • Apply knowledge of OHS legislation and the organisation OHS policies and procedures.
 
MSAPMSUP200A (mandatory) Achieve work outcomes
The competency covers the ability to identify and implement actions to achieve workplace targets and to suggest improvements. This unit applies to all employees who may work either individually or as part of a team.
  • Identify raw material components and their application in production.
  • Identify production targets in work area.
  • Recognise key areas effecting production efficiencies.
  • Implement actions to achieve production targets.
  • Participate in an improvement activity in accordance with organisation procedures.
 
MSAPMSUP210A (mandatory) Process and record information
This unit of competency covers the provision and processing of all relevant information by responding to the information requirements of the plant including the completion of all workplace documents and clearly and concisely providing relevant information to others.
  • Access information.
  • Provide appropriate information.
  • Give and follow routine instructions.
  • Provide reports.
 
11 support units are:
MSACMS201A (support) Sustain process improvements
This unit covers the skills needed to prevent implemented process improvements slipping back to former practices or digression to less efficient practices.
  • Implement corrective actions.
  • Check changes.
  • Check for further improvements.
 
MSACMT220A (suppoort) Apply quick changeover procedures
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to do quick changeovers.
  • Prepare for changeover.
  • Make quick changeover.
  • Improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
 
MSACMT240A (support) Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed for an employee to apply 5S procedures (a structured approach to housekeeping) to their own job and work area.
  • Sort needed from un-needed.
  • Set the workplace in order.
  • Shine the work area.
  • Standardise activities.
  • Sustain the 5S system.
 
MSACMT251A (support) Apply quality standards
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in a manufacturing enterprise.
  • Assess own work.
  • Assess quality of received component parts/materials.
  • Measure parts/materials.
  • Record information on production indicator.
  • Investigate causes of quality deviations.
 
MSAPMOHS100A (support) Follow OH&S procedures
On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to recognise hazards commonly occurring at the workplace and follow health and safety instructions and procedures in the workplace.
  • Recognise hazards.
  • Follow procedures for hazard control.
  • Follow emergency procedures.
  • Report problems.
 
MSAPMOHS110A (support) Follow emergency response procedures
This unit relates to the appropriate response to emergency situations for any new workers at the workplace, possibly delivered as part of an induction program.
  • Know when emergency happens.
  • Follow emergency procedures.
 
MSAPMOPS100A (support) Use equipment
This unit covers the use of any item of equipment which is operated with limited application of knowledge.
  • Follow workplace procedures.
  • Monitor and use the equipment/process.
 
MSAPMSUP106A (support) Work in a team

This competency covers the organisation of team activities to fit in with the scheduling of production to meet operational guidelines.
  • Identify work activities.
  • Organise daily work plan.
  • Participate in a team.
 
MSAPMSUP201A (support) Receive or despatch goods
This competency covers the handling of materials by an operator as an adjunct to the job of making product. It applies to a limited range of materials. It is NOT intended to be an alternative warehousing competency. This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
  • Identify work requirements.
  • Move materials into/out of storage or from production.
  • Prepare goods for despatch.
  • Complete materials movement records.
 
MSAPMSUP240A (support) Undertake minor maintenance
This unit applies to operators who are involved in providing basic maintenance and the resolving of routine problems to procedures. It does not cover activities normally requiring traditional trade training.
  • Identify maintenance requirements.
  • Prepare for maintenance activity.
  • Perform maintenance activity.
  • Test equipment.
  • Record maintenance activity.
 
MSAPMSUP291A (support) Participate in continuous improvement
This unit applies to all employees who are required to be involved in process improvement initiatives.
  • Identify customers and suppliers.
  • Identify areas for improvement.
  • Identify strategies for improvement.
  • Participate in a team to implement an improvement proposal.
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