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Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
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MSM20216
You have built a foundation in production and factory environments. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to help workers like you demonstrate their manufacturing expertise through formal recognition. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
The MSM20216 Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology applies to a learning and assessment environment where access to normal production operations is not available. A typical environment will be for application in a VET in Schools delivery environment or other simulated or trial manufacturing environment where a high degree of supervision exists. The units are suitable for delivery in a school environment and for schools to contextualise the units to local manufacturing industry activities.
Qualification Code
MSM20216
Training Package
MSM — Manufacturing Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
10 (5 core + 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Production Operator | Works as an entry-level operative applying quality standards and competitive practices in production lines. |
| Factory Process Worker | Performs manual and machine-assisted tasks while maintaining strict workplace health and safety standards. |
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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
- ✓Employment contracts and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials
- ✓Records of production line experience and task lists
Safety & Sustainability
- ✓WHS induction records and incident report logs
- ✓Evidence of participating in waste reduction or sustainable practices
- ✓Safety tool-box meeting minutes and hazard identification sheets
Quality & Process Improvement
- ✓Quality check sheets and product inspection records
- ✓Participation in root cause analysis for production errors
- ✓Examples of applying competitive manufacturing or lean principles
Equipment & Production
- ✓Equipment operation logs and maintenance checklists
- ✓Photos or videos of objects or furniture items manufactured
- ✓Evidence of interpreting work orders and product specifications
Training & Compliance
- ✓In-house workshop certificates and induction records
- ✓First aid or basic safety training credentials
- ✓Internal badges or certifications for specific machinery operation
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 I
Certificate I in Process Manufacturing
MSM10116
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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