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Sustainability MSS

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover competitive systems and practices, environmental monitoring and technology and sustainable operations areas of work.

‘Manufacturing’, ’Automotive Manufacturing’, ‘Automotive Retail, Service and Repair’, ’Manufacturing & Engineering’ ‘Plastics, Rubber & Cablemaking’ and ’Sustainability’ are associated industries.
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Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the MSS (release 4.1) Training Package.

The Sustainability Training Package MSS (release 4.1) includes 11 qualifications and 7 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

MSS20316 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices

This training provides introductory skills and specifies the competencies required to apply competitive systems and practices to a level suitable for application to an individual’s own work role. This qualification assumes that a learner has current or past work experience where some operational or technical skills have already been gained. The qualification is not suitable for direct entry from school.

Assistant Manufacturing Operator

MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices

This qualification provides a mixture of introductory and more advanced skills in competitive systems and practices. It is not intended to supply operational or technical skills that are used in conjunction with competitive systems and practices skills. It also assumes that a learner has current or past work experience where operational or technical skills have already been gained and a supervisory, facilitation or similar level of responsibility exists.

Manufacturing Operator

MSS40116 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

This training covers the competencies required to identify, implement and report on sustainability related initiatives within a section of an enterprise, such as a defined work area, work team or stage of production. It may also apply to a small or medium enterprise. It includes assisting organisations to meet their obligations under sustainability related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives or other initiatives that apply to the employee’s area of operation. It does not supply operational or technical skills.

Manufacturing Technician

MSS40118 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

This qualification specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify, implement and report on sustainability related initiatives within a section of an enterprise, such as a defined work area, work team or stage of production. It may also apply to a small or medium enterprise. It applies to specialist roles, such as a sustainability officer or sustainability project assistant. The qualification also provides specialist sustainability competencies to technical, supervisory or operational employees who do not have whole of enterprise responsibilities. It includes assisting organisations to meet their obligations under sustainability related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives or other initiatives that apply to the employee’s area of operation.

Sustainability Technician

MSS40216 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

This training covers the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industry sectors, such as: environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and rocks); geotechnical services; natural resource management; water supply and treatment, storm and wastewater management; solid and hazardous waste management.

Environmental Technical Officer

MSS40218 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Sustainability Officer

MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

This training is for team leaders or those in similar job roles that are responsible for the implementation of competitive systems and practices in the work of a team or in a work area. it is not intended to supply operational or technical skills that are used in conjunction with competitive systems and practices skills.

Manufacturing Team Leader

MSS50116 - Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Appropriate training for those in technical, supervisory or operational role in sustainability in an organisation and/or its value chain (e.g. suppliers of goods or services, or customers). The qualification has been developed with manufacturing operations as a focus. However, because of the range of organisations in a typical manufacturing value chain it may also be applied to other types of organisations.

Manufacturing Supervisor

MSS50216 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

This qualification specifies the competencies required to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in most industry sectors, and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation/rehabilitation of sites.

Environmental Technician

MSS50218 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Environmental Technician

MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Appropriate training for managers, technical specialists or those in similar job roles who are responsible for the implementation of competitive systems and practices in an organisation. It provides the skills and knowledge required by a manager or technical specialist to determine and supervise the strategy for implementing competitive systems and practices in an organisation and the organisation’s value chain.

Manufacturing Supervisor

MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Suitable for managers and technical specialists responsible for the implementation of competitive systems and practices in an organisation. It provides the skills and knowledge required to determine and supervise the strategy for implementing competitive systems and practices in a large organisation and in the organisation’s value chain, or in an organisation where the implementation of competitive systems and practices is particularly complex

Manufacturing Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Annual Commencements	40	295	45	10	0	20	15	0
MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Annual Commencements	40	200	60	15	130	150	0	0
MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Annual Commencements	15	95	5	0	0	0	0	0
MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 12/07/2021, rounded estimates for January 2020 to December 2020. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSS20316 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths						12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T				*		T
MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	12 mths	12 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*	T	T
MSS40116 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths							24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*		T
MSS40118 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*
MSS40216 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths							36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*		T
MSS40218 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T
MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*	T	T
MSS50116 - Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								36 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
MSS50216 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								48 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
MSS50218 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths						36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*	T
MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths	24 mths	36 mths	36 mths		36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*		T
MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths			48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T			T	*

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSS20316 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
Availability
MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
Availability
MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Availability
MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Availability
MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Career information

Major Occupations Training

Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Operator

MSS20316 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices

Assistant Manufacturing Operator

MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices

Manufacturing Operator

MSS40116 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

Manufacturing Technician

MSS40118 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

Sustainability Technician

MSS40216 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Environmental Technical Officer

MSS40218 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Sustainability Officer

MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

Manufacturing Team Leader

MSS50116 - Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Manufacturing Supervisor

MSS50216 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Environmental Technician

MSS50218 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Environmental Technician

MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Manufacturing Supervisor

MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

Manufacturing Manager

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Sustainability MSS

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

MSS20316 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices

MSS30316 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices

MSS40116 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

MSS40118 - Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations

MSS40216 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

MSS40218 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

MSS40316 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices

MSS50116 - Diploma of Sustainable Operations

MSS50216 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

MSS50218 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

MSS50316 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

MSS60316 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices

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