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Certificate II in Process Manufacturing
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MSM20116
You understand the precision and safety required to keep a production line moving. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer this qualification through recognition of prior learning. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway is available for your experience.
About This Qualification
The MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing provides the competencies required by competent production workers who undertake vital production support roles directly related to producing products. Production workers apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. This qualification has been developed for use across the three process manufacturing sectors: chemical, hydrocarbons and refiningplastics, rubber and cablemakingmanufactured mineral products.
Qualification Code
MSM20116
Training Package
MSM — Manufacturing Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
14 (3 core + 11 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Process Plant Operator (Support) | Performing essential support tasks such as loading tankers and moving materials in batch processing environments. |
| Production Assistant (Manufacturing) | Operating plant and equipment under supervision to support large-scale manufacturing operations. |
| Manufacturing Support Worker | Maintaining clean workspaces and assisting in the preparation of materials for production cycles. |
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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
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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 detailing manufacturing experience
- ✓Position descriptions from production support roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters from supervisors
Operational Evidence
- ✓Production logs and records of equipment operation
- ✓Measurement data sheets and quality check reports
- ✓Records of loading, unloading, or material transfer
Safety & Environment
- ✓Hazard analysis and risk assessment reports
- ✓WHS incident reports or safety meeting minutes
- ✓Environmental sustainability checklists and records
Information & Systems
- ✓Logs of data entry into manufacturing software
- ✓Records of processing and recording information
- ✓Work permits for confined space or high-risk tasks
Technical Support
- ✓Evidence of using hand and power tools in production
- ✓Minor maintenance logs or equipment cleaning schedules
- ✓Sampling and testing results for materials or products
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current First Aid or CPR certificates
- ✓Forklift licence (TLID2010) or other high-risk tickets
- ✓Internal training records for plant-specific equipment
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.
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Certificate I in Manufacturing (Pathways)
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Certificate I
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MSM10116
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MSM20216
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Certificate III
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