Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

4 core units
39 elective units available to choose from

Elective units are grouped as follows:

Group A (10 units available)

Units of Competency (43 total)

Core Units (4)

Code	Title
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP300	Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools

Elective Units (39)

Code	Title	Group
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models
MSMOPS400	Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401	Trial new process or product
MSMSUP383	Facilitate a team
MSMSUP400	Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404	Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405	Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406	Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS400	Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401	Assess risk
MSS015022	Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources
MSS403085	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS404054	Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS405020	Develop quick changeover procedures
MSS405021	Develop a Just in Time system
MSS405030	Optimise cost of a product or service
MSS405031	Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS405054	Determine and improve process capability
MSS405088	Plan, implement and monitor energy management
PMBPROD430E	Trial a new injection moulding die
PMBPROD431E	Trial a new production mould assembly
PMBTECH301E	Optimise polymer processing operations
PMBTECH401E	Predict polymer properties and characteristics
PMBTECH402E	Set advanced or complex injection moulding dies
PMBTECH403E	Test thermoset composite laminates and materials
PMBTECH404E	Mould composites with chemically-resistant or fire-retardant properties
PMBTECH405E	Repair damaged fibre-composites structures
PMBTECH406E	Diagnose production equipment problems
PMBTECH501E	Analyse equipment performance	Group A
PMBTECH502E	Analyse production trials	Group A
PMBTECH505E	Choose polymer materials for an application	Group A
PMBTECH506E	Analyse the design of products and tools for polymer injection moulding	Group A
PMBTECH507E	Develop fibre-composite products using cored-laminate techniques	Group A
PMBTECH508E	Develop a new compound	Group A
PMBTECH509E	Modify an existing product	Group A
PMBTECH601E	PMBTECH601E	Group A
PMBTECH602E	Develop a new die or tool	Group A
PMBTECH603E	Design structural or mechanical polymer components	Group A

Related Qualifications

PMB20121 — Certificate II in Polymer Processing
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PMB30121 — Certificate III in Polymer Processing
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PMB40121 — Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
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Last updated from training.gov.au: 03 April 2026

Diploma of Polymer Technology