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Certificate II in Polymer Processing
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PMB20121
You have spent years operating the complex machinery that produces the polymer products our industries rely on. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest today to be notified when we begin guiding candidates toward this qualification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of operators who operate production equipment or undertake similar roles to directly produce products. They 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 and be able to solve predictable problems by applying known solutions and will report non-routine problems to appropriate personnel. Products and components may be for commercial, industrial or consumer markets and be made from natural or synthetic polymers covering thermoplastics as well as thermosetting polymers. Production may be long runs of standard products, short runs, or ‘one offs’ of specialised products. There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some jurisdictions. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Qualification Code
PMB20121
Training Package
PMB — Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
14 (2 core + 12 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 |
|---|---|
| Plastics Production Operator | Operating and monitoring machinery to produce and inspect plastic components for industrial and consumer markets. |
| Rubber Production Assistant | Manufacturing rubber products such as reinforced hoses and seals using specialised production equipment. |
| Belt Manufacture Production Assistant | Operating machines specifically designed for the manufacture of fabric-reinforced conveyor belts. |
| Blow Moulding Production Assistant | Assembling materials and organising equipment to create hollow plastic parts and components. |
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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
- ✓A current resume detailing your experience in polymer production
- ✓Position descriptions showing your responsibilities as an operator
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor declarations of competency
Machine Operations
- ✓Machine setup sheets for injection moulding, extrusion, or blow moulding
- ✓Production logs and records of machine operation and monitoring
- ✓Maintenance and cleaning logs for production equipment
Material Preparation
- ✓Records showing the preparation of polymer materials to specific formulae
- ✓Documentation of mixing, compounding, or hand-mixing operations
- ✓Evidence of handling synthetic or natural polymers and additives
Safety & Quality Control
- ✓Completed quality inspection checklists and product rework logs
- ✓WHS incident reports or safety hazard identification records
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and workplace safety audits
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current forklift licence (TLID2010) if applicable
- ✓First aid certificates or workplace safety induction records
- ✓In-house training records for specific polymer processing machinery
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 Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking.
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