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Certificate I in Process Manufacturing
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MSM10116
You have begun your journey in the manufacturing sector and understand the fundamental rhythms of a production environment. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this foundational qualification. Registering your interest ensures you are notified as soon as we are ready to guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
The MSM10116 Certificate I in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required for entry to the industry and addresses job outcomes at this level. It has been developed as a common certificate for use across the three process manufacturing sectors: chemical, hydrocarbons and refining plastics, rubber and cablemaking manufactured mineral products.
Qualification Code
MSM10116
Training Package
MSM — Manufacturing Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
7 (3 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Production Assistant | Supporting the daily operations of a manufacturing line through task completion and equipment maintenance. |
| Process Worker (Entry Level) | Performing basic operational duties within chemical, plastic, or mineral processing environments. |
| Factory Hand | Assisting with material handling, workplace organisation, and general production support tasks. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume outlining manufacturing experience
- ✓Position descriptions for production or factory roles
- ✓Letters of employment or workplace references
Safety & WHS Procedures
- ✓Site induction records and WHS training certificates
- ✓Evidence of following PPE and safety protocols
- ✓Participation in workplace safety meetings or toolbox talks
Production Support
- ✓Logs of cleaning and maintaining workplace equipment
- ✓Records of material preparation and manual handling
- ✓Checklists for completed production support tasks
Measurements & Equipment
- ✓Basic measurement logs or quality control records
- ✓Evidence of using basic manufacturing machinery
- ✓Documentation of material selection for processing
Communication & Teamwork
- ✓Shift handover notes or workplace communication logs
- ✓Evidence of working effectively within a production team
- ✓Records of following supervisor instructions or workplace procedures
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing Training Package.
Certificate I
Certificate I in Manufacturing (Pathways)
MSM10216
Certificate II
Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
MSM20216
Certificate II
Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
MSM20116
Certificate II
Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Trade Pathways
MSM21122
Certificate III
Certificate III in Fenestration
MSM30418
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