Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
PMA30113
J572
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
The PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operation is intended for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce products. At this level, operators/technicians would undertake more advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They would be expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution, or a solution recorded in the procedures.
The MSA30107Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is available for production support employees at this level and should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency. The Certificate III in MSA31108 Competitive Manufacturing is available for employees at this level where the job requires sophisticated manufacturing practice skills rather than technical skills.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing an advanced operational role that includes an ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors.
Operators may specialise in one of the following areas:
fine chemicals
heavy chemicals
petrochemicals
polymer manufacture
hydrocarbon extraction
hydrocarbon transmission
hydrocarbon processing/refining
minerals processing/refining
metalliferous processing/refining
metals smelting/processing
other related areas.
Specialisations must be reflected by the selection of units identified for specialised streams.
Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in twenty one (21) units of competency chosen:- five (5) core units of competency
- sixteen (16) elective units of competency
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
Select sixteen (16) units 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 twelve (12) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to sixteen (16).
Note: That up to four (4) of the elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8279 | MSAPMSUP100A | Apply workplace procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8281 | MSAPMSUP102A | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8248 | MSAPMOHS110A | Follow emergency response procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elevtive Units
A minimum of two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elevtive Units
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elevtive Units
A maximum of twelve (12) units may be chosen from Group C
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W516 | PMA30108 | Certificate III in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM8 | PMA30116 | Certificate III in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships