MSM20216

Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

This program is designed to provide pre-vocational skills as an entry into the manufacturing trades.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West

WAYS TO STUDY TAFE at School

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 03 Feb 2025 Duration: 4 terms View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

TAFE at School Subsidised Fee

TAFE at School Full Fee

$5,060

Course overview

This qualification will give individuals the broad foundation skills required in the manufacturing and engineering industry. In addition, this will increase employability for apprenticeships, traineeships or employment in an engineering work environment.

The program’s design aids students in developing critical manufacturing skills through practical and hands-on work in a manufacturing environment. Students will gain skills working with various materials, including plastic, metal and timber; project work is integrated with CAD, 3D modelling and scanning technology.

Course outcome:

MSM20216 Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
MSMWHS200

Work safely

UNIT CODE :
MSMWHS200

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
UNIT NAME
Work safely

UNIT CODE
MSS402001

Apply competitive systems and practices

UNIT CODE :
MSS402001

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement basic improvement practices within an organisation using competitive systems and practices. The unit focuses on bringing together the basic concepts and the holistic application of these basic concepts and processes to operations. It would typically be carried out working as part of a team.
UNIT NAME
Apply competitive systems and practices

UNIT CODE
MSS402051

Apply quality standards

UNIT CODE :
MSS402051

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit is designed to complement competitive systems and practices units. This unit applies to an individual who is expected to take responsibility for the quality of their own work, and to take actions specified in the procedures and within the scope of their job and authority to ensure that quality standards are met.
UNIT NAME
Apply quality standards

UNIT CODE
MSS402080

Undertake root cause analysis

UNIT CODE :
MSS402080

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake root cause analysis (RCA). This unit also covers the competencies needed by operators to contribute to an advanced maintenance strategy using RCA coupled with diagrams and charts.
UNIT NAME
Undertake root cause analysis

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSMPCII295

Operate manufacturing equipment

UNIT CODE :
MSMPCII295

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate production equipment, and to the resolve routine problems in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. This competency is intended to be applied to any item of routine production equipment.
UNIT NAME
Operate manufacturing equipment

UNIT CODE
MSMPCII296

Make a small furniture item from timber

UNIT CODE :
MSMPCII296

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a small timber furniture item in accordance with the requirements of an established design. The unity of competency applies in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision. The work may or may not involve electrical machinery.
UNIT NAME
Make a small furniture item from timber

UNIT CODE
MSMPCII298

Make an object from metal

UNIT CODE :
MSMPCII298

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make an object from metal in accordance with the requirements of an established design in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of direct supervision.
UNIT NAME
Make an object from metal

UNIT CODE
MSMPCII299

Make an object from plastic

UNIT CODE :
MSMPCII299

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make a component from plastic in accordance with the requirements of an established design in a simulated or trial manufacturing environment where there is a high degree of supervision. The work may or may not involve plastics processing machinery.
UNIT NAME
Make an object from plastic

UNIT CODE
MSS402002

Sustain process improvements

UNIT CODE :
MSS402002

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to prevent process improvements in their own work from slipping back to former practices or digressing to less efficient practices.
UNIT NAME
Sustain process improvements

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich	On Campus	03 Feb 2025	4 terms	Part time 1 day per week Friday	TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0 A government initiative covering some or all of course fees for eligible High School students also studying at TAFE. Learn more TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Ipswich On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 03 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On Campus	03 Feb 2025	4 terms	Part time 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Subsidised Fee: $0 A government initiative covering some or all of course fees for eligible High School students also studying at TAFE. Learn more TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. More Apply
Toowoomba On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 03 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 4 terms The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 1 day per week Thursday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY TAFE at School Full Fee: $5,060 This is the total course fee for High School students also studying at TAFE. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more

You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school, in some instances Year 10 students may be considered. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.

Course placements are subject to availability.

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Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology (MSM20216)

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Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology

COURSE CODE: MSM20216

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
hair protection
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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