Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing
| Course Code: | MSA31108 |
| Department: | Centre for Competitive Operations |
| Study Area(s): | General Manufacturing Lean Enterprise (Competitive Manufacturing) |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year) Part-time day (2 years) Part-time night (2 years) Flexible (2 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
This course offers more advanced training for manufacturing equipment or process operators working in a manufacturing environment.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSACMS200A | Apply Competitive Manufacturing Practices | 40 |
| Total hours: | 40 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSACMC210A | Manage The Impact of Change On Own Work | 40 |
| MSACMC410A | Lead Change in a Manufacturing Environment | 50 |
| MSACMC411A | Lead a Competitive Manufacturing Team | 40 |
| MSACMC413A | Lead Team Culture Improvement | 40 |
| MSACMS201A | Sustain Process Improvements | 40 |
| MSACMS401A | Ensure Process Improvements Are Sustained | 50 |
| MSACMS405A | Lead a Manufacturing Team Using a Balanced Score Card Approach | 40 |
| MSACMT220A | Apply Quick Changeover Procedures | 40 |
| MSACMT221A | Apply Just in Time (Jit) Procedures | 30 |
| MSACMT230A | Apply Cost Factors to Work Practices | 40 |
| MSACMT240A | Apply 5s Procedures in a Manufacturing Environment | 40 |
| MSACMT250A | Monitor Process Capability | 30 |
| MSACMT251A | Apply Quality Standards | 30 |
| MSACMT280A | Undertake Root Cause Analysis | 50 |
| MSACMT421A | Facilitate a Just in Time (Jit) System | 50 |
| MSACMT430A | Improve Cost Factors in Work Practices | 50 |
| MSACMT432A | Analyse Manual Handling Processes | 50 |
| MSACMT440A | Lead 5s in a Manufacturing Environment | 50 |
| MSACMT450A | Undertake Process Capability Improvements | 50 |
| MSACMT451A | Mistake Proof a Production Process | 50 |
| MSACMT452A | Apply Statistics to Processes in Manufacturing | 40 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course has a mid-year intake.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course is aimed at existing workers who are currently employed in a manufacturing environment. Completion of the course may lead to greater opportunities in your specialised area depending on your workplace situation.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in lean concepts and in applying the tools to support a lean enterprise.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded a Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
This course is part of a suite of related courses in Competitive Manufacturing. You may continue on to higher level studies, such as the Certificate IV or Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing.
Can I apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course.
The course is suitable for persons working in the manufacturing industry as an operative
How do I apply?
Call the Customer Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
Alternately you can contact the Centre for Competitive Operations on (03) 9279 2422.
How will I be selected for this course?
It is preferred that you are employed to do this course. If not consult with the course facilitator.
How long is the course?
Normal duration of this course is 390 hours.
Where and how can I study?
Generally this course is completed on the job in a manufacturing environment.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will take place on the job in a manufacturing environment. You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course.
Assessment may include writtern, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.
Additional comments
To do this course it is preferred you are employed.
This course has a mid-year entry with enrolments for 2nd semester available half way through first semester.
What will I study?
To be awarded a Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing competency must be achieved in 8 units chosen as specified below. At least 3 of these units must be from the 400 series MSA systems- the following MSA Systems unit must be chosen:
MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices and one of the following units of competency:
MSAMCS201A Sustain process improvements
MSACMS401A Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMS405A Lead a manufacturing team using a balanced score card approach
(Only one of the above units may be counted towards the Certificate III).
MSA Change/interpersonal - at least one of the following units must be chosen:
MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work OR
MSACM410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment (Only one of theses two units may be counted towards the Certificate III)
MSACM Tools
At least one of the following series 400 MSACM Tools units must be chosen.
MSACMT421A Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) System
MSACMT430A Improve cost factors in work practices
MSACMT432A Analyse manual handling processes
MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT450A Undertake process capability improvements
MSACMT451A Mistake proof a production process
MSACMT452A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
MSACMT460A Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT461A Facilitate SCADA systems in manufacturing team or work area
MSACMT481A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSACMT482A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools
Balance of units:
Sufficient additional MSACM units should be chosen to achieve the required eight units. These may be selected from any of the lists above, or the list below. Remember of the total of eight units, at least three must be series 400 MSACM units.
MSACMT220A Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT221A Apply just in Time (JIT) procedures
MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements.
MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT250A Monitor process capability
MSACMT251A Apply quality standards
MSACMT260A Use planning software systems in manufacturing
MSACMT261A Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
MSACMT270A Use sustainable environmental practices
MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis
MSACMT281A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
