Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
PMA40198
C151
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/08/1998 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
Level 1 core competencies
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0862 | PMAQUAL100A | Contribute to quality processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0861 | PMAPLAN100A | Follow established work plan | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0860 | PMAOH&S100A | Follow OH&S policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0858 | PMAENV100A | Identify and minimise environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0917 | PMAPROC101A | Make measurements | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0856 | PMACOM100A | Relay and respond to information | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C0918 | PMAPROC102A | Undertake housekeeping operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVE
And 2 Level 2 core competencies
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0857 | PMACOM200A | Process and record information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0859 | PMAHAZ200A | Respond to an emergency situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVE
and 1 Level 3 core competency
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0863 | PMAQUAL300A | Initiate continuous improvement | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. ELECTIVES
Learners to select either Continuous Plant Operator stream or Hydrocarbons (Extraction) stream SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR IN A CONTINUOUS PLANT OPERATING COMPANY STREAM ELECTIVES And select 7 process support or further process competencies
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0933 | PMAPROC300A | Operate a production unit | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0921 | PMAPROC200A | Operate an item of equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0922 | PMAPROC201A | Operate fluid flow equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C0923 | PMAPROC202A | Operate fluid mixing equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0926 | PMAPROC205A | Operate heat exchangers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0935 | PMAPROC302A | Operate reactors and reaction equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0925 | PMAPROC204A | Use utilities and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVE
And 7 additional competencies chosen from process, process support, business support
6. ELECTIVE
And 1 400 series process competency
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0940 | PMAPROC400A | Optimise operating systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVES
SENIOR PLANT OPERATOR IN THE HYDROCARBONS (EXTRACTION) SECTION OF THE INDUSTRY STREAM ELECTIVES Select 7 Hydrocarbons support or further processes competencies
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0885 | PMAHYD300A | Conduct artificial lift | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0864 | PMAHYD200A | Operate & monitor production/processing equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0865 | PMAHYD201A | Operate and monitor prime movers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0868 | PMAHYD204A | Operate and monitor process support systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0866 | PMAHYD202A | Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0867 | PMAHYD203A | Operate and monitor valve systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0886 | PMAHYD301A | Undertake well management | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVE
And 7 competencies chosen form process, process support or business support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0948 | PMAMAIN400A | Commission/recommission plant | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0085 | BSZ402A | Conduct assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0889 | PMAHYD304A | Correct product deviations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0090 | BSZ407A | Deliver training sessions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0911 | PMAHYD401A | Manage plant shutdown and restart | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C0943 | PMAENV200A | Monitor and control environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0888 | PMAHYD303A | Operate process control systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0089 | BSZ406A | Plan a series of training sessions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0088 | BSZ405A | Plan and promote a training program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0084 | BSZ401A | Plan assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0946 | PMAHAZ201A | Prepare equipment for emergency response | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0086 | BSZ403A | Review assessment | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C0091 | BSZ408A | Review training | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
9. ELECTIVE
And 1400 series process competency
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0912 | PMAHYD402A | Undertake incident control | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6544 | 10572SA | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology (Chemical and Oil) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification PMA40198 taken
from the Chemical,
Hydrocarbonsand Oil Refining Training Package PMA98, which should be consulted
for full descriptions
of requirements. PMA98 is endorsed until 30/09/2001.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training
Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training
Package available from
Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE on 07/12/99
4. The total hours can range from 730 to 990 (the maximum hours if
competency units of maximum
duration are selected).