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Manufacturing

Our General Manufacturing qualifications are designed to support individuals at various stages of their careers in the manufacturing industry. The Level 2 programme provides foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level operational roles, focusing on safety, quality, and effective communication. At Level 3, learners advance their abilities, gaining expertise in process control, quality assurance, and understanding interdependencies within manufacturing operations. Both programmes emphasise practical, workplace-integrated learning, equipping graduates to contribute effectively to manufacturing environments and pursue career advancement.

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NZC Manufacturing Training

Available Training Programmes

Manufacturing (General Processing) – Level 2

About this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have foundation skills and knowledge to work in entry-level operational or non-operational roles in the manufacturing sector.

This programme is run by RMG under a contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work-based Learning.

What you will learn

Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply workplace processes and practices in a manufacturing operation.
  • Work co-operatively and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
  • Meet basic health and safety workplace requirements relevant to an entry-level role in manufacturing.
  • Carry out entry-level tasks in a manufacturing operation.

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 2)

Who should attend?

This programme targets those currently working in a general manufacturing or general food processing operation production or processing lines.

Career Opportunities

• Other more specific manufacturing sectors
• Supervisory Roles

Training Progression

This programme leads into the New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3) and/or the NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First Line Management) (Level 4).

Admission Information

All applicants must be employed and in a role that allows them to complete programme-specific outcomes.

Modules in this programme

ModuleLevelCredits
29367 – Demonstrate employment and interrelationship foundation skills in a manufacturing operation25
19506 – Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out company quality procedures in a manufacturing environment23
21329 – Maintain housekeeping in a manufacturing environment23
32565 – Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue of workers in a manufacturing environment25
32318 – Communicate effectively and work cooperatively to complete production tasks in a manufacturing environment25
4804 – Perform process operations in a manufacturing environment23
4809 – Feed materials or components in a manufacturing environment25
4810 – Operate mechanical production process machinery212

Delivery and Costs

This programme is delivered in your workplace, providing flexibility with minimal disruption. Costs can be discussed with RMG and will be detailed within a service level agreement (SLA).

Manufacturing (General Processing) – Level 3

About this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have foundation skills and knowledge to work in entry-level operational or non-operational roles in the manufacturing sector.

This programme is run by RMG under a contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work-based Learning.

What you will learn

Graduates will be able to:

  • Contribute to a safe working environment.
  • Map inter-dependencies between processes in a manufacturing operation.
  • Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality.
  • Carry out operational tasks within a manufacturing process to meet organisational requirements.

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3)

Who should attend?

This programme targets those currently working in a general manufacturing or general food processing operation production or processing lines.

Career Opportunities

• Other more specific manufacturing sectors
• Supervisory Roles

Training Progression

This programme leads into the New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 4) with an optional strand in Technical Support and/or the NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First Line Management) (Level 4).

Admission Information

All applicants must be employed and in a role that allows them to complete programme-specific outcomes.

Modules in this programme

ModuleLevelCredits
30265 – Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role38
32316 – Describe process interdependencies and map process flows in a manufacturing environment (Compulsory)35
19507 – Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality38
21332 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of establishing improvements in a manufacturing environment34
4810 – Operate mechanical production process machinery312
Electives: 32317 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of digital processes, tasks, security35
Electives: 32564 – Set up and operate automated equipment in a manufacturing environment36
Electives: 21508 – Apply 5S procedures in an organisation using competitive systems and practices35
Electives: 21515 – Undertake root cause analysis in an organisation using competitive systems and practices35

Delivery and Costs

This programme is delivered in your workplace, providing flexibility with minimal disruption. Costs can be discussed with RMG and will be detailed within a service level agreement (SLA).

Manufacturing – General Processing Level 2

About this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have foundation
skills and knowledge to work in entry level operational, or non-operational roles in the manufacturing sector. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work Based Learning.

Modules in this programme

ModuleLevelCredits
1277 – Communicate information in a specified workplace23
19506 – Demonstrate knowledge of company quality policy on a manufacturing site22
19507 – Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality38
21329 – Maintain housekeeping in a manufacturing environment22
17593 – Apply safe work practices in the workplace24
25046 – Describe hazard identification and control, and apply risk assessment procedures22
21330 – Perform calculations for manufacturing production processes22
4804 – Perform process operations in a manufacturing environment23
4809 – Feed materials and components in a manufacturing environment25
4810 – Operate mechanical production process machinery312

What you will learn

Graduates will be able to:
• Apply an awareness of workplace processes and practices to effectively participate in a manufacturing
operation
• Meet basic health and safety workplace requirements relevant to an entry level role in manufacturing
• Follow instructions and carry out entry level tasks in a manufacturing operation

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 2)

Who should attend

It is targeted at those currently working in a general manufacturing or general food processing operation
production or processing lines.

Career Opportunities

• Other more specific manufacturing sectors
• Supervisory Roles

Training Progression

This programme leads into the New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3) and /or the NZ Certificate
in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First Line Management) (Level 4)

Admission Information

All applicants are required to be employed AND in a role that allows them to complete programme specific
outcomes.

Programme Content Options

RMG currently offers two different programme options for this qualification:
o General Processing – Health & Safety focus (see modules as shown below)
Or
o General Processing – Health Factors focus (contact RMG for details)

Manufacturing – General Processing Level 3

About this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the manufacturing sector with people who have the knowledge
and skills to work as an operator in a manufacturing plant, under limited sup. This programme is run by RMG under contractual arrangement with Te Pūkenga – Work Based Learning.

Modules in this programme

ModuleLevelCredits
17591 v5 – Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention and management of discomfort, Pain and Injury (DPI) in the workplace38
19507 v4 – Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality38
21332 v3 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of establishing improvements in a manufacturing environment32
4810 v6 – Operate mechanical production process machinery312
4811 v5 – Set mechanical production process machinery312

What you will learn

Graduates will be able to:
• Apply an understanding of workplace health and safety requirements to contribute to a safe working
environment
• Maintain and control a manufacturing process to ensure product quality
• Carry out operational tasks within a manufacturing process to meet organisational and customer
requirement

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3)

Who should attend

It is targeted at those currently working in a general manufacturing or general food processing operation
production or processing lines.

Career Opportunities

• Other more specific manufacturing sectors
• Supervisory Roles

Training Progression

This programme leads into the New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 4) with an optional strand in
Technical Support and /or the NZ Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) / (First
Line Management) (Level 4)

Admission Information

All applicants are required to be employed AND in a role that allows them to complete programme specific
outcomes.

Programme Content Options

RMG currently offers two different programme options for this qualification:
o General Processing – Health & Safety focus (see modules as shown below)
Or
o General Processing – Health Factors focus (contact RMG for details)

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