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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

Manufacturing Skills Australia

PMC Companion Volume Implementation Guide R1 - June 2016 Page 5

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.



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




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




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



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



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.



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.



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.



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.


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



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.


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.


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



communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice in the area of work and learning.


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.


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.


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



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.


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.



Volume of Learning

The volume of learning of an Advanced Diploma is typically 1.5 – 2 years.


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.




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.



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.



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.



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



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.



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

http://www.asqa.gov.au/publications/fact-sheets.html



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



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).



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.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f

http://www.asqa.gov.au/forms.html

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767



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:


A guide to developing training package assessment materials [kit], ANTA, 2001: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f


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:


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]

http://www.mskills.org.au/info/links

http://www.aqf.edu.au/

http://www.vetinformationportal.edu.au/TrainingAuthorities

http://www.training.gov.au/

http://www.education.gov.au/

http://www.asqa.gov.au/

http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/


http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/16529162?selectedversion=NBD24099286f


http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2005L00767

https://www.dec.nsw.edu.au/

http://www.det.nt.gov.au/

http://education.qld.gov.au/

http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/

http://www.education.tas.gov.au/

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/training/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/

http://www.mskills.org.au/

mailto:[email protected]



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



E Amended to meet Training Package Standards


















Appendix 2: Mapping of PMC R1 units of competency to PMC10

PMC Release 1 units mapped to PMC10 V1.1


PMC Code PMC Title PMC10 Equivalence*

PMC552071B Operate wet and dry end equipment

Not carried forward

PMC562075B Maintain kiln refractory Not carried forward


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


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


PMC552021C Operate manual glazing equipment

E


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


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


PMC552045C Operate container forming equipment

E

PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment

PMC552046C Operate glass printing equipment

E


PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment

E

PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment

PMC552048C Operate glass finishing equipment

E





PMC552049C Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment

E


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


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


PMC552090B Use and maintain tools and equipment for refractory operations

E


PMC552091B Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork

E


PMC552092B Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials

E


PMC552093B Prepare for and cast refractory materials

E


PMC552094B Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation

E


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


PMC553040C Set up and optimise glass forming process

E


PMC553041C Set up and optimise glass furnace process

E


PMC553042C Set up and optimise secondary process

E


PMC553050C Produce architectural precast concrete

E


PMC553051B Produce structural precast concrete

E




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


PMC553080B Set up and optimise finishing process

E


PMC554020D Design and prepare models, moulds and dies

E


PMC554090B Undertake simple refractory design

E

PMC554091 Analyse refractory failures PMC554091B Analyse refractory failures

E

PMC555030 Analyse equipment performance

PMC555030C Analyse equipment performance

E


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


PMC557090A Select refractory materials for an application

E

PMC557091 Design a refractory lining PMC557091A Design a refractory lining E


PMC557092A Specify and interpret refractory tests

E


PMC557093A Design a refractory/ceramic component

E

PMC557094 Investigate refractory failures PMC557094A Investigate refractory failures

E


PMC557095A Specify and monitor the installation of monolithic/castable refractories

E


PMC557096A Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories

E


PMC557097A Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations

E


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


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



PMC10 units mapped to PMC


PMC10 PMC Code PMC Title Equivalence*

PMC552002C 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


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


E

PMC552022C 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


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


E

PMC552046C Operate glass printing equipment

PMC552046 Operate glass printing equipment E

PMC552047C Operate primary annealing equipment


E

PMC552048C Operate glass finishing equipment

PMC552048 Operate glass finishing equipment E

PMC552049C Operate on-line stacking and assembly equipment


E

PMC552050C Schedule, cut and bend reinforcement


E

PMC552051C Finish green concrete products

PMC552051 Finish green concrete products E




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


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


E

PMC552091B Prepare for, install and repair refractory brickwork/blockwork


E

PMC552092B Prepare for and install mouldable refractory materials


E

PMC552093B Prepare for and cast refractory materials


E

PMC552094B Prepare for and apply shotcrete for installation


E

PMC552095B 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


E

PMC553041C Set up and optimise glass furnace process


E

PMC553042C Set up and optimise secondary process


E

PMC553050C Produce architectural precast concrete


E

PMC553051B Produce structural precast concrete


E




PMC553070B 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


E

PMC554020D Design and prepare models, moulds and dies


E

PMC554090B 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


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


E

PMC557091A Design a refractory lining

PMC557091 Design a refractory lining E

PMC557092A Specify and interpret refractory tests


E

PMC557093A 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


E

PMC557096A Specify and monitor the installation of block/precast refractories


E

PMC557097A Specify and monitor repairs to refractory installations


E

PMC557098A 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


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



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



Unit code Unit title L R W OC N

PMC552072 Produce fibrous plasterboard 2 2 2 2 2


2 2 2 2 2


2 2 2 2 2


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


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


5 5 5 5 5


5 5 5 5 5


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



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.




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




PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary


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


Teamwork identify and describe own role and role of others

work within a team

resolve conflicts between team members

use teamwork strategies





seek information and assistance as required to solve problems




use a range of formal problem solving techniques

Initiative and enterprise identify the most appropriate process conditions for equipment


recommend required action




plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs



organise allocation of tasks


develop and adjust a production schedule

Self-management plan own work requirements from job requests

operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards


plan to ensure effective production

apply standard procedures



Learning ask questions to gain information

identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding


participate in development of continuous improvement strategies

assist others develop competency



PMC30116 Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary


Technology operate and adjust equipment


set up equipment

monitor quality






PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary


Communication initiate communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences

complete incident, technical and other reports



communicate problem solutions, ideas and information

use and contribute to workplace documentation



work within and lead a team


develop teamwork strategies















recommend new and improved ways of doing things








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





PMC40116 Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary




lead improvement procedures

lead the development of continuous improvement strategies


Technology operate, adjust and optimise the operation of equipment


set up equipment

monitor quality






PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary







use and develop workplace documentation









identify and develop appropriate theory base for problem








develop and recommend required action






plan and organise activities and projects














PMC50116 Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products employability skills summary







develop enterprise knowledge

identify and address learning gaps in team


develop equipment and process


set up equipment

monitor quality






PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products Employability Skills







use and develop workplace documentation









identify and develop appropriate theory base for problem








develop and recommend required action






plan and organise activities and projects














PMC60116 Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products Employability Skills







develop enterprise knowledge

identify and address learning gaps in team


develop equipment and process


set up equipment

monitor quality






PMC80116 Graduate Certificate in Refractories Engineering employability skills summary


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


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


identify resource requirements, document and monitor

Learning research and evaluate surface coating systems

ask questions to gain information


recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary


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



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.



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



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.



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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