Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 10:18 PM AWST
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Bioprocessing using fermentation
Bioprocessing using fermentation
Skill set
National Code
MSMSS00015
MSMSS00015
State Code
AD927
AD927
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/06/2019
Current Release Date
24/06/2019
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
02/10/2019
Nominal Hours
225
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/06/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Skill Set reflects the skills requirements to operate bioprocessing equipment to convert biomaterial into a range of commercial bioproducts, including biofuel, livestock feed and fertilizers. This includes the operation and monitoring of fermentation, distillation, separation and recovery processes to specification. It also includes assisting with testing and sampling to produce products to batch processing requirements.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards the Certificate III in Laboratory Skills and Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Target Group
This Skill Set is for plant operators and technicians responsible for operating bioprocessing equipment to ferment biomaterial to produce a range of commercial bioproducts, including biofuel, fertilizers and livestock feed.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the MSM Manufacturing Training Package meet industry requirements for operating bioprocessing equipment to ferment biomaterial to produce bioproducts.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAS60 | MSMBIO303 | Distil bioproducts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAS61 | MSMBIO302 | Ferment biomaterial to produce bioproducts | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAC47 | MSL954004 | Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC76 | MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OAS62 | MSMBIO304 | Separate and recover bioproducts | 35 | Unit of competency |
