MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to become a Surface Preparation and Coating Operator covering work in a range of heavy industry, ships and infrastructure.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Surface Preparation and Coating Operator

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Thirty-One (31)

• Eleven (11) core units
• Twenty (20) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements
• MEM12024A Perform computations
• MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
• MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
• MEM15002A Apply quality systems
• MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
• MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
• MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
• MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• MSMWHS200 Work safely

Elective Units of Competency

• MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
• MEM08016B Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
• MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
• MEM08013B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)
• PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating
• MEM08014B Apply protective coatings (basic)
• MEM08015B Apply protective coatings (advanced)
• MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus
• MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
• MEM18001C Use hand tools
• MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
• MEM15004B Perform inspection
• MSMOPS301 Treat corrosion
• MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
• MEM08007B Control surface finish production and finished product quality
• MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
• MEM11016B Order materials
• MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
• MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
• MEM16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome in surface preparation and coating applications, covering work in a range of heavy industry, ships and infrastructure.

Licensing Requirements:

To work as a Builder or Contractor in Australia you must have a licence or be registered.

A licence or registration may require a combination of technical qualification, experience, skills and knowledge prior to application. One step in the process of gaining your licence or registration is to complete training which has been approved by the licencing body in your State or Territory.

State and Territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

What are the Pathways:

After successful attainment of this qualification, some Surface Preparation and Coating Operators go onto upgrading to other trade licences and enrolling into qualifications such as:

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building & Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building & Construction (Building)
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

FEES

RPL - $3500

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2000 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $12500

• Payment Plan available on request