Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA50116
BAN5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 05/05/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 16/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA50116 Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency:- four (4) core units of competency
- six (6) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:
- a minimum of two (2) from Group A
- the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of two (2) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to six (6).
Note:Two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Group C.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC30 | MSMSUP200 | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC28 | MSMSUP210 | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Technical electives
At least two (2) units must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM76 | PMAOPS505 | Control the process during abnormal situations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXM71 | PMAOPS522 | Coordinate plant shutdown | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM75 | PMAOPS511 | Determine energy transfer loads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXM74 | PMAOPS512 | Determine mass transfer loads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXM73 | PMAOPS520 | Manage utilities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM78 | PMAOPS500 | Optimise production systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AXM72 | PMAOPS521 | Plan plant shutdown | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM77 | PMAOPS501 | Provide operational expertise to a project team | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Support electives
Up to four (4) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM25 | PMASUP540 | Analyse equipment performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM12 | PMAWHS502 | Contribute to safety case | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXN59 | PMAOMIR512 | Establish incident response preparedness and response systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AXN75 | MSMWHS503 | Maintain WHS management system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM13 | PMAWHS511 | Manage emergency incidents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXN76 | MSMWHS510 | Manage risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXM27 | PMASUP520 | Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C – Other electives
Up to two (2) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W518 | PMA50108 | Diploma of Process Plant Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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