PIPA - Training
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia Ltd
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PIPA - Training
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Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package (PMB98 changed to PMB01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Australasian Polyolefin Pipeline System Inc. (AusPoly) and Manufacturing Learning Australia (MLA) are pleased to announce the release of the Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package PMB01. Competency standards PMBWELD301A through PMBWELD311A within the package specifically refer to plastic pipe design, welding and installation. This will enable competent workers to gain Nationally accredited qualifications which incorporate plastic pipe design, welding and installation. Training Packages are flexible, national products developed by industry to ensure quality training outcomes meet current and emerging vocational skill needs. National standards define the competencies required for effective performance in the workplace. A competency comprises the specification of knowledge and skill and the application of that knowledge and skill at an industry level, to the standard of performance required in employment. Competency standards can be either industry or enterprise based. Manufacturing Learning Australia Manufacturing Learning Australia (MLA) is the national industry training body representing the process manufacturing industries. Its coverage includes major industry sectors, one of which is plastics, rubber and cablemaking (ANZSIC classifications 255 and 2852). While there are plastics and rubber awards in different States, employees in this industry might also be employed under the metals and engineering award, some other award, or a non-award arrangement. This Training Package was designed to allow for these different arrangements to use it as part of their award/agreement, but has not been designed to fit any specific award. Generally there are no process manufacturing-specific licensing or other regulatory arrangements. There is a growing need for formal assessment and recognition of the competency to weld plastics pipes which is being imposed by certain State regulatory authorities with responsibility for plastic pipe installation. At this stage, this is on a unit of competency basis, and the relevant units of competency (identified by the ‘WELD’ tag in their codes) have been included in the revised Training Package (PMB01) under Certificate III in Process Manufacturing PMB 3 04 01. Australian Qualifications Framework The competency standards in this Training Package are benchmarks for assessment and are the basis of the nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), qualifications, and statements of attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Assessment within the National Training Framework is defined as the process of collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved. The purpose of assessment is to confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the competency standards. Nationally endorsed competency standards define the knowledge and skills required in particular industries and occupations. The competencies in the Training Package are categorised into:
Core competencies are those which are essential to all sectors of the industry. Production competencies are those which relate specifically to the equipment and processes employed by this industry to produce products. It is these competencies which contain the knowledge and skills required to operate the plant at the specified level. These competencies are referred to as ‘technical’ in higher level qualifications. Support competencies are those other competencies required by the industry in order to complete real jobs, but which are not specific to the equipment and processes of this industry and do not contain significant industry specific knowledge or skills. Certificate III in Process Manufacturing PMB 3 04 01 The Process Manufacturing Certificate III is for:
To be awarded a Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in a total of 21 units of competency comprised of:
Support competencies for this Certificate include:
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Extracts from PMBWELD301A are shown here to give an indication of the training package contents. PMBWELD301A - Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines This competency covers the butt welding of polyethylene (PE) plastics pipes and pipeline components under industrial conditions both in the field and in factory conditions. This competency is performed by operators as part of a work team. This competency applies to operators who are involved in the butt welding of polyethylene (PE) pipes and pipeline components to required quality assurance demands whilst maintaining personal and immediate site safety. It also includes the operation of all relevant ancillary equipment. The key features in attaining the required quality are:
The end applications include pipelines used for transmission of gaseous and water based fluids. Specifications include national standards for materials (AS/NZS 4130, and AS/NZS 4131), workplace specifications and instructions, and government codes and regulations. This competency requires the use of:
Typical hazards include:
Routine problems include:
All operations are required to be performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions. Consistent achievement of required weld quality standards is critical. Elements and Performance Criteria
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