Nominal hours for units of competency from the

PMB07 Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package

Updated: 24 Apr 2024

Unit Code	Unit Title	Nominal Hours
PMBTECH502B	Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials	60
PSPPM502B	Manage complex projects	80
MEM03001B	Perform manual production assembly	40
MEM03006B	Set assembly stations	20
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing	20
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	80
MEM11005B	Pick and process order	40
MEM11006B	Perform production packaging	20
MEM11007B	Administer inventory procedures	40
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements	30
MEM13003B	Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials	20
MEM15001B	Perform basic statistical quality control	20
MEM15003B	Use improvement processes in team activities	40
MEM15004B	Perform inspection	20
MEM16006A	Organise and communicate information	20
MEM16007A	Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment	10
MEM16008A	Interact with computing technology	20
MEM18001C	Use hand tools	20
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations	20
PMBPROD324B	Inspect tyres for retreading	20
PMBPROD325B	Lay on tyre retreads	20
LMTGN2008B	Coordinate work of team or section	30
LMTGN5004A	Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems	80
MSAPMOHS100A	Follow OHS procedures	20
MSAPMOHS110A	Follow emergency response procedures	20
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely	30
MSAPMOHS205A	Control minor incidents	30
MSAPMOHS212A	Undertake first response to fire incidents	30
MSAPMOHS216A	Operate breathing apparatus	20
MSAPMOHS217A	Gas test atmospheres	30
MSAPMOHS220A	Provide initial First Aid response	30
MSAPMOHS300A	Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group	40
MSAPMOHS400A	Contribute to OHS management system	40
MSAPMOHS401A	Assess risk	40
MSAPMOHS503A	Maintain the workplace OHS management system	50
MSAPMOHS601A	Establish workplace OHS management system	60
MSAPMOPS100A	Use equipment	30
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements	30
MSAPMOPS102A	Perform tasks to support production	30
MSAPMOPS200A	Operate equipment	40
MSAPMOPS212A	Use organisation computers or data systems	30
MSAPMOPS244A	Layout and cut materials	30
MSAPMOPS363A	Organise on site work	30
MSAPMOPS400A	Optimise process/plant area	60
MSAPMOPS401A	Trial new process or product	60
MSAPMOPS404A	Co-ordinate maintenance	40
MSAPMOPS405A	Identify problems in fluid power system	50
MSAPMOPS406A	Identify problems in electronic control systems	50
MSAPMPER201A	Monitor and control work permits	20
MSAPMSUP100A	Apply workplace procedures	20
MSAPMSUP101A	Clean workplace or equipment	20
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace	20
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team	30
MSAPMSUP172A	Identify and minimise environmental hazards	20
MSAPMSUP200A	Achieve work outcomes	30
MSAPMSUP201A	Receive or despatch goods	20
MSAPMSUP204A	Pack products or materials	20
MSAPMSUP205A	Transfer loads	20
MSAPMSUP210A	Process and record information	30
MSAPMSUP230A	Monitor process operations	30
MSAPMSUP240A	Undertake minor maintenance	30
MSAPMSUP273A	Handle goods	20
MSAPMSUP280A	Manage conflict at work	20
MSAPMSUP291A	Participate in continuous improvement	30
MSAPMSUP292A	Sample and test materials and product	40
MSAPMSUP300A	Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies	40
MSAPMSUP301A	Apply HACCP to the workplace	40
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults	40
MSAPMSUP309A	Maintain and organise workplace records	20
MSAPMSUP310A	Contribute to the development of plant documentation	30
MSAPMSUP330A	Develop and adjust a production schedule	30
MSAPMSUP382A	Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace	40
MSAPMSUP383A	Facilitate a team	30
MSAPMSUP390A	Use structured problem solving tools	40
MSAPMSUP400A	Develop and monitor quality systems	50
PMBFIN201C	Finish products and components	30
PMBFIN202C	Fit attachments to products	30
PMBFIN203C	Repair product imperfections	30
PMBFIN205C	Hand decorate products	40
PMBHAN103C	Shift materials safely by hand	20
PMBHAN208C	Store products	20
PMBPREP201B	Prepare moulds for composites production	30
PMBPREP205C	Assemble materials and equipment for production	30
PMBPREP206C	Prepare materials to formulae	30
PMBPREP301C	Set up and prepare for production	30
PMBPREP303C	Set up equipment for continuous operation	30
PMBPREP304C	Set a die	50
PMBPREP305B	Change extrusion die and setup	50
PMBPROD206B	Operate ancillary equipment	40
PMBPROD207B	Operate calender	70
PMBPROD209C	Operate cable winding equipment	40
PMBPROD210B	Operate injection moulding equipment	70
PMBPROD211B	Operate blow moulding equipment	70
PMBPROD212B	Operate thermoforming equipment	60
PMBPROD213B	Operate extruders	70
PMBPROD216B	Operate blown film equipment	70
PMBPROD217B	Operate printing equipment	40
PMBPROD221B	Operate rotational moulding equipment	60
PMBPROD229B	Operate polystyrene shape moulding equipment	40
PMBPROD233B	Operate film conversion equipment	60
PMBPROD235C	Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations	50
PMBPROD236C	Operate hand held air/power equipment for production processes	40
PMBPROD237C	Splice cables	40
PMBPROD238A	Perform creel rack operations	30
PMBPROD239A	Build reinforced conveyor belts	40
PMBPROD240C	Cut materials	30
PMBPROD241C	Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys	30
PMBPROD242A	Bond polymers to surfaces	40
PMBPROD245C	Fabricate materials	40
PMBPROD246C	Hand mix materials	20
PMBPROD247C	Hand lay up composites	60
PMBPROD248C	Prepare surfaces for coating	20
PMBPROD249B	Apply liquid surface coatings	30
PMBPROD251B	Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish	30
PMBPROD252C	Operate compounding equipment	50
PMBPROD253C	Operate an internal mill blender	30
PMBPROD254C	Operate an open mill blender	30
PMBPROD255C	Operate mixing equipment	30
PMBPROD259C	Operate granulating equipment	30
PMBPROD261B	Operate continuous vulcanising equipment	30
PMBPROD262B	Operate tyre curing equipment	30
PMBPROD263B	Operate retread curing equipment	20
PMBPROD264C	Check recycle wash process	10
PMBPROD265C	Operate portable vulcanising equipment	20
PMBPROD266B	Prepare tyre casings for retreading	20
PMBPROD267B	Operate steel cutting equipment	20
PMBPROD268B	Operate bead coiling equipment	20
PMBPROD270B	Operate injection blow moulding equipment	70
PMBPROD280B	Operate resin-glass depositor equipment	40
PMBPROD281B	Finish composite products	40
PMBPROD282B	Assemble mould	20
PMBPROD283B	Demould product	30
PMBPROD284B	Operate open flame moulding equipment	40
PMBPROD285A	Operate computer controlled equipment	40
PMBPROD287B	Weld plastics materials	50
PMBPROD290B	Operate filament winding equipment	30
PMBPROD291B	Operate resin infusion moulding equipment	30
PMBPROD292B	Operate pultrusion equipment	40
PMBPROD293B	Operate vacuum bagging equipment	40
PMBPROD294B	Operate resin transfer moulding equipment	30
PMBPROD295B	Operate composite sheeting equipment	30
PMBPROD296B	Operate centrifugal casting equipment	30
PMBPROD297B	Operate equipment using moulding compounds	30
PMBPROD298B	Operate equipment using pre-preg material	40
PMBPROD300B	Produce products	40
PMBPROD301C	Draw wire	40
PMBPROD302C	Bunch and strand wire	40
PMBPROD303C	Lay up and tape cables	40
PMBPROD304C	Wind products onto drums	20
PMBPROD305C	Colour optical fibre	40
PMBPROD306B	Prepare and start equipment for production	30
PMBPROD307C	Produce calendered products	70
PMBPROD308B	Take a machine out of production	30
PMBPROD309C	Produce electroplated products	50
PMBPROD310C	Produce injection moulded products	60
PMBPROD311C	Produce blow moulded products	60
PMBPROD312C	Produce continuous thermoforming products	60
PMBPROD313C	Produce extruded products	60
PMBPROD314C	Produce compression moulded products	50
PMBPROD315C	Produce polyurethane foam	40
PMBPROD316C	Produce blown film	60
PMBPROD317C	Print and decorate rigid products	40
PMBPROD318C	Build first stage tyres	40
PMBPROD319C	Build up rollers	40
PMBPROD320C	Produce foam injected mouldings	60
PMBPROD321B	Produce rotational moulded products	60
PMBPROD323C	Produce powder coated products	40
PMBPROD326B	Inspect tyres	20
PMBPROD327B	Produce finished tyres	40
PMBPROD328C	Produce sheet feed vacuum forming products	50
PMBPROD329C	Produce polystyrene shape moulded products	50
PMBPROD330A	Make moulds for formed products	50
PMBPROD331C	Produce printed and decorated film	40
PMBPROD332C	Produce thermally bent products	40
PMBPROD333B	Convert plastic film	50
PMBPROD334A	Produce products using twin screw extruders	70
PMBPROD335C	Build second stage tyres	40
PMBPROD339A	Produce reinforced conveyor belts	50
PMBPROD343C	Shut down plant area	20
PMBPROD347B	Produce composites using hand lamination	50
PMBPROD349B	Produce liquid surface coated products	40
PMBPROD352A	Produce compounded materials	40
PMBPROD353B	Compound materials using an internal mill blender	30
PMBPROD354B	Compound materials using an open mill blender	30
PMBPROD355B	Make pattern/plug for composites moulds	80
PMBPROD356C	Construct moulds for composite products	60
PMBPROD357C	Construct jigs and fixtures	40
PMBPROD358C	Develop patterns	60
PMBPROD360B	Produce centrifugally cast polyurethane products	50
PMBPROD362B	Produce gravity cast polyurethane products	50
PMBPROD367B	Remove and replace conveyor belts	20
PMBPROD368B	Repair conveyor belt carcass	30
PMBPROD369B	Repair conveyor belt covers	30
PMBPROD370B	Produce injection blow moulded products	70
PMBPROD372B	Produce fibre optic preforms	50
PMBPROD373B	Draw optical fibre	40
PMBPROD375B	Vulcanise products using an autoclave	40
PMBPROD376A	Splice steel cord conveyor belts	40
PMBPROD377A	Splice fabric ply conveyor belts	40
PMBPROD378A	Splice solid woven conveyor belts	40
PMBPROD380B	Produce composites using chopper gun/depositor	50
PMBPROD384A	Operate multi-axis router	60
PMBPROD385A	Program computer controlled equipment	40
PMBPROD387B	Produce welded plastics materials	50
PMBPROD390B	Produce composites using filament winding	40
PMBPROD391B	Produce composites using resin infusion	30
PMBPROD392B	Produce composites using pultrusion	30
PMBPROD393B	Produce composites using vacuum bagging	40
PMBPROD394B	Produce composites using resin transfer moulding	30
PMBPROD395B	Produce composite sheet products	30
PMBPROD396B	Produce composites using centrifugal casting	30
PMBPROD397B	Produce composites using moulding compounds	30
PMBPROD398B	Produce composites using pre-pregs	30
PMBPROD430B	Trial a new die/tool	60
PMBPROD431B	Trial a new, advanced or complex mould	40
PMBTECH301B	Use material and process knowledge to solve problems	40
PMBTECH302A	Modify existing compounds	40
PMBTECH303A	Make minor modifications to products	40
PMBTECH401B	Predict polymer properties and characteristics	60
PMBTECH402B	Set advanced or complex dies	60
PMBTECH403B	Test fibre-composites materials and laminates	40
PMBTECH404B	Mould chemical resistant and/or fire retardant fibre-composites	40
PMBTECH405B	Repair damaged fibre-composites structures	50
PMBTECH406A	Diagnose production equipment problems	50
PMBTECH501B	Analyse equipment performance	50
PMBTECH503B	Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment	70
PMBTECH504B	Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment	50
PMBTECH505B	Choose polymer materials for an application	50
PMBTECH506B	Analyse the design of products and tools	80
PMBTECH507B	Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques	70
PMBTECH508A	Develop a new compound	60
PMBTECH509A	Modify an existing product	50
PMBTECH510A	Analyse failure in polymeric materials	60
PMBTECH601B	Develop a new product	100
PMBTECH602B	Develop a new die or tool	150
PMBTECH603B	Design structural/mechanical polymer components	100
PMBWASTE101C	Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal	20
PMBWASTE302C	Coordinate waste disposal	20
PMBWELD301B	Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines	20
PMBWELD302B	Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines	20
PMBWELD303B	Install polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines	20
PMBWELD304B	Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines	20
PMBWELD305B	Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines	20
PMBWELD306B	Design polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines	20
PMBWELD307B	Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines	30
PMBWELD308B	Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines	20
PMBWELD309B	Weld plastic using extrusion techniques	20
PMBWELD310B	Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines	20
PMBWELD311B	Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines	20
MSAPMOHS210B	Undertake first response to non-fire incidents	20
FPICOT2206B	Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw	40
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests	60
MSL974003A	Perform chemical tests and procedures	100
MSL974005A	Perform physical tests	100
MSL974010A	Perform mechanical tests	80
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction	40
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	30
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	40
MSAENV672B	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability	50
MSAPMPER200C	Work in accordance with an issued permit	20
MSAPMPER205C	Enter confined space	30
MSAPMPER300C	Issue work permits	20
TLID2010A	Operate a forklift	40
TLID3011A	Conduct specialised forklift operations	40
MSAPMOPS601A	Design equipment and system modifications	80
MSS015002A	Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources	70
RIIRIS201B	Conduct local risk control	20
TAEASS403B	Participate in assessment validation	20
TAEASS301B	Contribute to assessment	10
TAEASS402B	Assess competence	15
TAEASS401B	Plan assessment activities and processes	20
MSS402002A	Sustain process improvements	40
MSS402020A	Apply quick changeover procedures	40
MSS402021A	Apply Just in Time procedures	30
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices	40
MSS402040A	Apply 5S procedures	40
MSS402050A	Monitor process capability	30
MSS402051A	Apply quality standards	30
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations	40
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis	50
MSS403002A	Ensure process improvements are sustained	50
MSS403010A	Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices	50
MSS403021A	Facilitate a Just in Time system	50
MSS403040A	Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S	50
MSS403051A	Mistake proof an operational process	50
MSS404050A	Undertake process capability improvements	50
MSS404052A	Apply statistics to operational processes	40
MSS405020A	Develop quick changeover procedures	60
MSS405021A	Develop a Just in Time system	60
MSS405030A	Optimise cost of a product or service	60
MSS405031A	Undertake value analysis of product or process costs in terms of customer requirements	60
MSS405050A	Determine and improve process capability	80
MSS405070A	Develop and manage sustainable energy practices	70
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements	40
MEM30033A	Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models	80
PMBPROD340A	Cure heavy off-the-road tyre repairs	60
PMBPROD338A	Repair heavy off-the-road tyres	60
PMBPROD336A	Inspect heavy off-the-road tyres	20
PMBPROD341A	Finish heavy off-the-road tyre repairs	20
PMBPROD337A	Prepare heavy off-the-road tyres for repair	40