Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
| Course Code: | MSA30107 |
| Department: | Centre for Competitive Operations |
| Study Area(s): | Lean Enterprise (Competitive Manufacturing) |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | 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 will give you the skills to work at a reasonably responsible level in plastics manufacturing.
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Course Fees
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Please note: the fees listed below relate to only 2013 courses.
| Government Subsidised | Concession | Full fee | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolment type | Average annual course fee# | Average annual course fee# | Average annual course fee# | |||
| Non-Apprentice | $1400 | $280 | $7000 | |||
| Apprentice/Trainee | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
# Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student. Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as student services and IT fees. Click here to view 2013 Student Services and IT fees.
If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees. For more information about our fees structure, click here.
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What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Graduates from this course will be able to seek employment at an advanced operational level, with skills in demand in the general manufacturing industry.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
This course will provide the skills to work in a process manufacturing environment.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Plastics. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
As a certificate lll graduate you can continue your studies at Kangan Institute in polymer technology with a diploma and then an advanced diploma.
Can I apply?
You can apply for this course if you have passed the Certificate II in Plastics or have appropriate experience in the plastics industry.
How do I apply?
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.
How will I be selected for this course?
Applicants will be selected on the strength of their application plus the result of a standard pre-entry written test.
How long is the course?
The full course involves 770 hours. Graduates of the Certificate II in Plastics will do one year study, about 350 hours.
Where and how can I study?
This course is offered through workplace training arrangements.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be assessed by a series of integrated practical tasks and knowledge tests. Often applicants working in the plastics industry can be assessed in their workplace on their existing skills and knowledge. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.
Additional comments
This course has a mid-year entry.
What will I study?
You will study 21 units of competency from the Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking training package MSA07.
